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Tuition
USD 69,717/yr verified
Duration
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Intake
September
English
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About this programme
Stanford's flagship graduate degree in computer science, requiring 45 units and offered with specialization tracks including Artificial Intelligence, Systems, Theory, Human-Computer Interaction and others. It is a highly competitive program housed in the School of Engineering, drawing students worldwide into Silicon Valley.
Course details verified 13 Aug 2026 — intakes, entry requirements and course facts · official source
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Autumn
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Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree; the department does not set a fixed minimum GPA but competitive admitted applicants typically hold a GPA of about 3.7 on a 4.0 scale. GRE is not required or considered. IELTS Academic is accepted as an equivalent to TOEFL for applicants whose first language is not English, but no department-specific minimum band is published.
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Typical graduate salary — Computer Science / IT, USA
USD 79,850–211,450/yr
· ≈ ₹75.9 L–₹2.01 Cr/yr
This is an indicative early-career range for the whole Computer Science / IT field in USA,
from official graduate-outcome data — not a figure for this programme or university, and not a guarantee of
what you will earn. What you actually earn depends on the role, employer, city and your visa.
Rupee figure converted at the 2 Nov 2026 mid-market rate; your
bank's rate will be worse and currencies move, so use it for planning, not as the amount you will receive.
Tuition is USD 69,717/yr. Checked against the university's own fees page. We confirm the current fee and the scholarships you qualify for — free.
The main intake is September. Most universities admit on a rolling basis — we confirm the exact deadline for your profile, free.
Bachelor's degree; the department does not set a fixed minimum GPA but competitive admitted applicants typically hold a GPA of about 3.7 on a 4.0 scale. GRE is not required or considered. IELTS Academic is accepted as an equivalent to TOEFL for applicants whose first language is not English, but no department-specific minimum band is published.
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