TOEFL Stanford University requires a score of 100 (Internet)/600 (paper) for the PhD program. GRE GRE general results must be from an examination taken within five years of the application deadline. We do not have required minimum GRE scores. We encourage all students to apply as we review application packages as a whole. However, our program is competitive and successful applicants tend to score very well on the GRE, especially the math section.

PS Your statement of purpose should identify personal and professional goals. It should also discuss your development to date and your intentions regarding graduate study and life beyond Stanford. The ME Graduate Admissions Committee reads your statement of purpose with interest because, along with the letters of recommendation, it offers insight into who you are as an individual. Your statement of purpose should not exceed two pages in length (single spaced). Fee The application fee is $125, is non-refundable, and must be received by the appropriate application deadline. RL Three letters of recommendation are required — one letter must come from an academic source, although we prefer at least two. If your background includes industrial experience or involvement in leadership, public service, or entrepreneurial activities, you may wish to include one reference who can comment on that part of your experience. Recommendations must be submitted online. Please see the "Recommendations" section of the online application for information. Transcript The university requires "official" transcripts that are produced and sent directly by your university in a sealed envelope. You may also send official transcripts yourself as long as the envelope has not been opened, as indicated by an unbroken seal with a signature or stamp across it. You can also request your school to send an official electronic transcript to meinquiry@stanford.edu.