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The Program in International Relations counts all courses taken in academic year 2020-21 with a grade of 'CR' (credit) or 'S' (satisfactory) towards satisfaction of major and minor undergraduate degree requirements that otherwise require a letter grade.
- Specialization Courses
The International Security specialization examines how...
- Writing in the Major (WiM)
Important Update: There are some course changes that will...
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Upon return, you will need to provide the IR office with a...
- All Courses
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- Minor
IR minors may focus on a range of issues including...
- Summer Research College
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- About Us
The IR Program prepares students for careers in the...
- Staff
He received his PhD in political science from Stanford...
- Doctoral Program Requirements
Each student chooses two fields from American Politics,...
- POLSC-PHD Program
These courses prepare students for the PhD comprehensive...
- Specialization Courses
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Application Requirements. The admissions application is accessible through the Office of Graduate Admissions. A complete application consists of the following documentation: Stanford online application including statement of purpose. At least three letters of recommendation.
- Statement of Purpose
- Resume/CV
- Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
- College and University Transcripts
- Toefl
A Statement of Purpose is required. Your statement should be typed, single-spaced and should be between one to two pages. Describe succinctly your reasons for applying to the proposed program, your preparation for this field of study, and why our program is a good fit for you, your future career plans, and other aspects of your background as well a...
A resume or CVis required of all applicants, depending on which document is most appropriate for your background. There is no page limit for resumes or CVs, though we typically see resumes of one page in length. Please upload your resume or CV in the online application.
Applicants are required to submit three letters of recommendation. In the online application, you will be asked to identify your recommenders and their email addresses. Please notify your recommenders that they will receive an email prompt to submit their recommendation online. You can submit your request for letters of recommendation through the s...
Transcripts are required from every college and university you have attended for at least one academic year as a full-time student. When submitting your online application, transcripts should be uploaded to the application as a scanned copy or PDF; this is sufficient for the application review process. Please refrain from sending a secured PDF/tran...
Stanford University requires the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) from all applicants whose native language is not English. The GSE requires a minimum TOEFL score of 250 for the computer-based test, 600 for the paper-based test or 100 for the internet-based test in order to be considered for admission. The Test of Written English (TWE)...
Each student chooses two fields from American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Theory, and Political Methodology. In the primary field, students must demonstrate comprehensive knowledge by passing a written field examination.
International Relations at Stanford comprises the study of all manner of global and regional political problems, including armed conflict in its various manifestations; the politics of international trade, finance, and the environment; nuclear weapons, WMD proliferation, and the threat of terrorism; and the design and functioning of ...
These courses prepare students for the PhD comprehensive exam requirement within two years and for work on the doctoral dissertation. See Graduate Degrees for the university’s basic requirements for the PhD degree.
We offer courses and research opportunities in a wide variety of fields in the discipline, including American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Theory, and Political Methodology.