Information Session: Stanford Graduate Degrees, Certificates, and Courses I 2024

Non-Degree Program

• Offers flexible learning options for working professionals.
• Allows students to enroll part-time, take courses at their own pace, and pause or take breaks as needed.
• Application requirements:
  • Undergraduate degree.
  • Official university transcripts and identification.
  • Brief statement of purpose.
  • Meet course and department prerequisite requirements.
• Earn a B or better to continue taking courses.
• Up to three years to complete a graduate certificate.
• Accredited non-degree graduate certificate from Stanford University.
• No recommendation letter or GRE required for the graduate certificate program.
• Individual courses do not require recommendation letters, only academic transcripts.
• Credits earned can be applied towards a master's degree in the same field.
• Open to anyone who meets the prerequisites, regardless of age.
• Not a backdoor into the master's degree program but provides an opportunity to earn a Stanford transcript and demonstrate academic ability.
• No limit on the number of students accepted, except for popular courses with enrollment caps.

Master's Degree

• Part-time and online Master's degrees available in the School of Engineering.
• Same classes as on-campus students, recorded for online students.
• Application information available on the department's website.
• Not all courses offered at Stanford are available online for master's degrees.
• HCP (High-Tech Credential Program) no longer requires company sponsorship.
• Scholarships and financial assistance available for the master's degree program.

Tuition Fees

• Non-degree program: $1,456 per academic credit.
• Typical 4-unit course costs $5,824.
• Graduate certificate cost varies depending on the courses taken.

Graduate Certificate

• Subsets of courses in a certain discipline that can lead to a credential.
• Requires students to maintain a B or better in all courses.
• Must be completed within three years.
• Credits earned can be applied towards a Stanford engineering master's degree if admitted to the program.
• No recommendation letter or GRE required.

Part-Time Master's Degree Program

• Honors Cooperative Program (HCP) is a part-time master's degree program with the same application process as the full-time degree program.
• As a part-time student in the HCP, individuals have the rights and privileges of a full-time student and can attend classes, lectures, and office hours in person or online.

Additional Information

• Free materials, including course lectures and materials, are available on the Stanford Online YouTube channel and public-facing course websites.
• Stanford offers online orientations and quarterly social mixers to help online students connect with other students and find support.
• The School of Engineering offers non-degree courses and certificates in collaboration with the School of Medicine, including an Epidemiology Certificate and a Biomedical Data Science Certificate.
• More information and upcoming informational sessions can be found on the Stanford Engineering website and YouTube channel.