How To Apply
What you need to know
MIP Application Deadline
The application deadline for matriculation in September 2019 was January 2019. The Stanford graduate online application is currently closed and will reopen in mid-September 2019 for matriculation in September 2020. Applicants who are offered admission to MIP may only matriculate in Autumn Quarter in any given academic year.
Knight-Hennessy Scholars Application Deadline
The Knight-Hennessy Scholars (KHS) program will annually identify a group of 75 high-achieving students from around the world to receive three years of full funding to pursue a wide range of graduate studies at Stanford, including MIP and our joint and dual degree options. Applicants must submit separate applications to both KHS and MIP. For matriculation in September 2020, applications to KHS are due by October 9, 2019, and applications to MIP are due in early January 2020 (please check for exact deadline).
MIP Admissions Timeline
SEPTEMBER
- Application available in mid-September. Please see below on how to apply.
JANUARY
- MIP Application Deadline: January 8th, 2019
- MIP Application Processing:
- Applicants should log into the application system to check on their application status; please view the "Checklist" tab.
FEBRUARY
- Admissions Committee application review.
MARCH
- Decision letters sent to applicants by mid-March (via email).
APRIL
- "Admit Day" held in early April for admitted students.
- Offer of Admission decisions due (earlier deadlines apply to admits with fellowship offers).
Application Requirements
The online application for the 2020-21 academic year will be available in mid-September 2019 through Graduate Admissions. There is a non-refundable $125 application fee.
- Statement of Purpose
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Official Transcripts (Academic Records)
- Official GRE Scores
- TOEFL Scores
- Writing Sample
- Resume/CV
- Frequently Asked Questions
Statement of Purpose
Statement of Purpose
We ask that you treat your statement of purpose as an opportunity to “talk” to the Admissions Committee about the reason(s) you are interested in the MIP program, and the field of international policy in general, and why this program is a good fit with your future goals.
Three Letters of Recommendation
At least one letter should be a faculty member at the last school you attended as a full-time student (unless you have been out of school for more than five years). Substitutions for faculty recommendations may include work associates or others who can comment on your academic potential for graduate work.
Official Transcripts (Academic Records)
One transcript must be scanned and uploaded to the online application. Two official transcripts must be sent to MIP at the following mailing address:
Mailing Address:
MIP Admissions
Encina Hall, C100
616 Serra St.
Stanford, CA 94305-6055
Official GRE Scores
Educational Testing Service (ETS) administers required exams. Applicants are encouraged to register early to maximize the chances of scheduling preferred test dates and times. For details and registration information explore the ETS web site.
TOEFL Scores
Adequate command of spoken and written English is required for admission. Applicants whose first language is not English must submit an official test score from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Stanford accepts only ETS (Educational Testing Service) scores.
Writing Sample
We require an academic writing sample, in English. It must be between 7-15 pages, double-spaced. The topic should be related to international policy; however, a piece of analytical writing in another field is acceptable.
Resume/CV
We require a recent resume and/or CV.