BS Engineering at Stanford University

Programme overview

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering can specialize in one of five major areas: Biomedical Computation, Engineering Physics, Atmosphere & Energy, Sustainable Architecture & Engineering or Biomechanics Engineering. The Atmosphere/Energy subplan combines atmospheric and energy sciences with engineering to prepare students to understand and mitigate atmospheric problems through optimal use of natural energy resources, energy efficiency, and energy technologies. The Atmosphere/Energy subplan bridges a gap within the disciplines of civil and environmental engineering.

Faculty: School of Engineering | Department: Engineering Dean | Duration: 95 units in the programme; 180 minimum university units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stanford, CA, United States

What you will study

Programme load is 95 units in the programme and 180 minimum university units. Requirements are organised into: School Requirements; Atmosphere/Energy Subplan; Biomedical Computation Subplan; Biomechanical Engineering Subplan; Engineering Physics Subplan; Sustainable Architecture and Engineering Subplan; Mathematics and Science (32 units minimum).

Career pathways

The Atmosphere/Energy subplan combines atmospheric and energy sciences with engineering to prepare students to understand and mitigate atmospheric problems through optimal use of natural energy resources, energy efficiency, and energy technologies. The study of atmosphere and energy in this subplan prepares students to find the best ways to mitigate atmospheric problems, such as global warming and

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to Stanford University, not to a major: first-year applicants apply through the Common Application with ACT or SAT scores, the School Report and counselor recommendation, official transcripts and letters of recommendation from two academic teachers (Restrictive Early Action deadline November 1; Regular Decision deadline January 5). Majors are declared after enrolment; no separate programme application. Programme-specific prerequisites are listed in the requirements of the major.

USD 67,731 a year (2026-27). Undergraduate full-time tuition for Autumn, Winter and Spring quarters combined; a single undergraduate rate applies to all undergraduate majors and is stated for all students. Excludes student fees, housing and food, books and personal expenses. The unde Source

Tuition is charged for Autumn, Winter and Spring quarters (Summer quarter also billed separately). Graduate programmes such as PhD and Master's in Computer Science admit for Autumn entry only; Education PhD and Master's programmes begin September 20, 2027.

First-year applicants apply through the Common Application. Restrictive Early Action deadline is October 15 with an optional arts portfolio or November 1 for the standard application, with decisions by mid-December. Regular Decision deadline is December 5 with an optional arts portfolio or January 5 for the standard application, with decisions by early April. The reply date is May 1. The application fee is $100, nonrefundable, or a fee waiver request. ACT or SAT scores are required.

Transfer applicants apply through the Common Application by March 15, with decisions by mid-May. The application fee is $100 or a fee waiver request, and ACT or SAT scores are required.

ACT or SAT scores are required for first-year applicants, with no minimum score; Stanford has no preferred exam.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.stanford.edu/apply/first-year/

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