OpenFieldStanford PhD in Computer Science
Five-year doctoral research program inside the Gates Computer Science Building in Silicon Valley, conducting frontier investigations in artificial intelligence, computer vision, robotics, systems architecture, and theory.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Electrical Engineering with top marks.
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL iBT 100 minimum.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated research accomplishments in machine learning, systems, theory, robotics, or security.
- Recommendation letters
- Three confidential academic letters of recommendation evaluating research creativity.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: Five-year guaranteed funding package including full tuition and USD $54,000 annual living stipend through research assistantships and teaching fellowships
- Application fee
- USD $125 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition. Full tuition and fees paid by departmental graduate fellowship.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 5, 2026 (Strict annual deadline for September 2027 doctoral entry)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Stanford University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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