Overview

Learning Outcomes

The goal of the Ph.D. Program in Immunology at Stanford University is to develop investigators who have a strong foundation in Immunology and related sciences in order to carry out innovative research. The program features a flexible choice of courses and seminars combined with extensive research training in the laboratories of participating Immunology faculty.

Specifically, immunology graduate students:

acquire a fundamental, broad, and comprehensive body of knowledge and skills through an extensive curriculum.
identify important scientific questions, design, and conduct experiments using the most appropriate methods.
read and critically analyze current literature in immunology and other relevant fields.
present research findings and communicate ideas effectively to a variety of audiences.
prepare manuscripts that will be published in leading journals.
learn to teach effectively.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Immunology
Advanced Cell Biology
Applied Computational Tools in Immunology
Advanced Pathogenesis of Bacteria, Viruses, and Eukaryotic Parasites
Molecular and Genetic Basis of Cancer
Cell Signaling
Developmental Biology
Biology and Disease of Hematopoiesis
Tumor Immunology
Neuroimmunity
Biological Macromolecules

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-02 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

135 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stanford, United States

Disciplines

Immunology View 33 other PhDs in Immunology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must hold, or expect to hold before enrollment at Stanford, a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association, or an international equivalent.

A Master’s degree is only required if you do not meet the above eligibility requirements.

Statement of Purpose
Letters of Recommendation
Transcripts (Academic Records)
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) for some programs
Resume/CV

While research experience is not an application requirement, admission committees assume that applicants will have some prior experience, as they are applying for a research-related degree.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27540 USD / year

≈ 27540 USD / year
Out-of-State

27540 USD / year

≈ 27540 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

27540 USD / year

≈ 27540 USD / year

Additional Details

quarterly tuition

Living costs

Stanford

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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