Stanford University ranks second in the world, second only to Moscow University. Among them, the school building covers an area of about 28 square kilometers, and there is a 50 square kilometer back hill outside the school building.
In America, Stanford University is a young upstart. In the comprehensive ranking of more than 500 universities in the United States/KLOC-0, Stanford University has been in the top four for many years.
Stanford University has 7 colleges, 7 1 department. There are 28 departments with the largest number of colleges. A college can become an independent university. A quarter of the students in Stanford University come from the School of Engineering, which does not directly accept undergraduates. We undergraduates can choose engineering as their major, but only for students in grade three and below.
Stanford University has a huge group of scholars and a strong research and teaching force. Nobel Prize winner 17, National Pulitzer Prize winner 4, Michael A. Bi Prize winner 23, National Science Award winner 2 1 person, National Science and Technology Award winner 3, wdf Mathematics Fund winner 6, koret Fund winner 6 and Presidential Medal of Freedom winner 2. President of American Academy of Arts and Other Sciences 19, member of American National Academy of Science 124, member of American National Institute of Technology/83, member of American National Institute of Education/24, member of American Philosophical Society1person.
A mentor makes a mentor, and Stanford University has sent many excellent talents to all parts of the United States. Among the first graduates, there was a president-Hoover. Cutting-edge talents in science, technology and business are emerging one after another.
In 2000 1 year, there were 6,637 undergraduates in Stanford University, and the funds invested in undergraduate education reached1billion dollars, which is the sum of undergraduate education funds that no school can match.
The procedure of undergraduate enrollment is that candidates register with ETS in the Education Examination Service Center and take the unified SAT for undergraduate enrollment. The content of the exam is English words, mathematics, writing an article, and non-American candidates take the TOEFL. Candidates receive SAT and TOEFL scores from the Education Examination Service Center, and then send the application materials to Stanford University. Materials include: ① SAT and TOEFL transcripts issued by the Examination Service Center; ② Fill in several forms printed by Stanford University; (3) school transcripts during middle school; ④ Two letters of recommendation written by the teacher; The application fee is 70 dollars. After the application materials are sent to the school, the admission Committee of the school will examine and determine the admission list and send an admission notice to the candidates. In 200 1 year, there were19,000 students who applied for the first year of Stanford University, and 2,400 students were admitted, with an admission rate of 12.6%.
Undergraduate enrollment is not divided into departments and majors. After one year's study, students choose their major. The school has an undergraduate guidance center, and each teacher takes 30 students to guide students to take elective courses and go to the student dormitory for student consultation.
Undergraduate students must get 180 credits, which can be completed in four years, with three semesters a year and one semester 15 credits (3-5 credits for a course). After the course is completed, they can get credit by taking the exam on the computer and passing the exam.
In 2006, the undergraduate tuition fee of 5438+0 was $244,465,438 +0, and in 2002 it was $25,965,438 +07. Living expenses are $20,000 a year. Stanford has set up a small number of scholarships to recruit students from the most eligible families who really have no financial support every year. The number of scholarships is 2%-3% of the total number of students. The conditions for evaluating scholarships are, first, excellent academic performance, and second, family financial difficulties, which are indispensable. The full scholarship is $35,000 per year, and the students themselves have to bear the living expenses of $6-8,000. Half of the scholarships only cover tuition, about $24,000 a year, and the living expenses are borne by yourself.
In 20001year, there were 7,536 graduate students and doctoral students in Stanford University, including 893 in business school (accounting for 12%), 238 in earth science college (accounting for 3%), 304 in education college (accounting for 4%), 2,809 in engineering college (accounting for 37%) and 2,809 in humanities college. Asian students account for 56%, European students account for 18%, American students account for 16%, Middle East and North Africa account for 7%, Pacific Basin accounts for 2%, and Africa accounts for 1%.
The registration procedure for graduate students is that candidates register in ETS and take GRE and TOEFL exams. GRE test content is divided into general test and special test. General exams include math, words and logic, and every candidate must take all the exams. Special examinations are divided into physics, chemistry, computer, engineering, medicine and so on. Candidates choose majors related to their reported majors. After the candidates get the test results, they send the application materials to the university: ①GRE test transcripts and TOEFL test transcripts; ② Fill in the relevant forms issued by the school; ③ Two transcripts of undergraduate study; (4) letters of recommendation written by three professors; (5) Application articles, including personal statements, goals, specialties, etc. , that is, self-recommended materials; ⑥ The application fee is 90 dollars, increasing year by year. After the candidates send the admission materials to the school admissions office, the school sends the admission notice and related forms to the accepted candidates, and the candidates go through the relevant admission procedures accordingly.
Doctoral students must pass a qualification examination after admission, some within one week after admission, and some after one year. Only by passing the exam can you qualify for a doctorate. Those who fail the exam can make up the exam; Those who still fail the make-up exam will be eliminated by the school.
Graduate students must take 45 credits. Master's degree usually takes two years to graduate.
Doctoral students must study 72 credits, only 3 credits in one course and 8 courses in psychology. There are many elective courses, but the credits are low. Doctoral students spend most of their time in scientific research, and scientific research is counted as credits. The tutor gives the workload and determines the credits. International students are generally self-conscious and diligent, and do not need teachers to take charge. The tutor only discusses and guides according to the agreement of the students.