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Stanford University English Requirements

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California, United States

Stanford University is a private research university located in Palo Alto, California, and is one of the world's leading teaching and research institutions. Founded in 1885, it is known for its academic strength in engineering, computer science, business, law, and the sciences, and its proximity to Silicon Valley. Stanford enrolls approximately 17,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.

Verified on the university's admissions pages · Jul 2026

Quick answer

Stanford University accepts IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, and TOEFL iBT for international admission.

Undergraduate requirements

The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.

Duolingo English TestUnknown
TOEFL iBTNo published minimum
IELTS AcademicNo published minimum
PTE AcademicUnknown
Cambridge EnglishUnknown

Sources: admission.stanford.edu/apply/international/in…

Graduate requirements

The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.

Duolingo English TestUnknown
TOEFL iBTUnknown
IELTS AcademicUnknown
PTE AcademicNo published minimum
Cambridge EnglishUnknown

Sources: gradadmissions.stanford.edu/apply/test-scores

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Requirements are read from Stanford University's own admissions pages and refreshed regularly. Admission requirements change between cycles. Always confirm on the university's admissions page before applying.