The Department of Electrical Engineering offers a variety of programs for graduate study. Click on any of the programs below for admissions deadlines, application requirements, financial assistance, and frequently asked questions related to that program.
Note: Admission to Stanford's undergraduate programs is handled by the Office of Undergraduate Admission.
Read our B.S. EE program overview page for information regarding EE's undergraduate program.
Full-Time Graduate Programs
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PhD
Our research-intensive program cultivates the next generation of leaders in academia and industry. EE doctoral students work alongside faculty, fellow students, and researchers who are leaders in their disciplines.
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MS
The master's degree program in Electrical Engineering provides advanced preparation for professional practice through a highly customizable, coursework-based curriculum.
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Joint Degree Programs
Joint degree programs enable students to pursue two degrees simultaneously. The Department of Electrical Engineering offers an MS in Electrical Engineering/MBA Degree Program (MS/MBA) and a Juris Doctor/MS in Electrical Engineering Degree Program (JD/MS).
Part-Time Graduate Programs
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Part-Time MS
The Honors Cooperative Program (HCP) enables qualified working professionals to pursue the MS in Electrical Engineering on a part-time basis. Many classes are offered online, and it is possible to complete the MS degree requirements entirely from a distance.
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Non-Degree Option
The Non-Degree Option (NDO) makes it possible for qualified working professionals to enroll in Stanford graduate-level classes on a course-by-course basis.
Programs for Current Students
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Coterminal Program
The coterminal degree program allows Stanford undergraduate students to pursue the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering while completing their undergraduate program.
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Adding the MS
Doctoral students enrolled in a related department at Stanford may apply to pursue the MS in Electrical Engineering to complement their PhD program.
