Computational and Mathematical Engineering

Stanford University

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Stanford University

United States of America , Stanford

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 90

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines24-Jun-2117

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 18,829 / term

Next Intake 24-Jun-2117

Computational and Mathematical Engineering

About

The University's basic requirements for the M.S. degree are discussed in the Graduate Degrees section of this bulletin. The following are specific departmental requirements.

The master's degree in Computational and Mathematical Engineering is intended as a terminal professional degree and does not lead to the Ph.D. program. While there is a M.S. to Ph.D. option, students interested in the doctoral program are strongly encouraged to apply directly to the Ph.D. program.

Admission

Prospective applicants should consult the Graduate Admissions and the ICME admissions web pages for complete information on admission requirements and deadlines.

Applications to the M.S. program and all supporting documents must be submitted and received online by January 12, 2021, the deadline published on the ICME admissions web page.

See below for information on the M.S. to Ph.D. program petition process.

Prerequisites

Fundamental courses in mathematics and computing may be needed as prerequisites for other courses in the program. Check the prerequisites of each required course. Recommended preparatory courses include advanced undergraduate level courses in linear algebra, probability, differential equations, stochastics, and numerical methods and proficiency in programming.

Financial Assistance

The department awards a limited number of fellowships, course assistantships, and research assistantships to incoming graduate students. Most course assistantships and research assistantships are awarded to students in the doctoral program in ICME. If there is an insufficient number of Ph.D. students to staff all course and research assistantship positions available, these positions may be open to master's students. However, master's students are not guaranteed financial assistance.

Coterminal Master's Program

Stanford undergraduates who want to apply for the coterminal master's degree must submit their application no later than eight weeks before the start of the proposed admit quarter. The application must give evidence that the student possesses a potential for strong academic performance at the graduate level. A student is eligible to apply for admission once the following conditions have been met:

completion of six non-Summer quarters at Stanford or two non-Summer quarters at Stanford for transfer students
completion of 120 units toward graduation (UTG) as shown on the undergraduate transcript, including transfer, Advanced Placement exam, and other external test credit
declaration of an undergraduate major

University Coterminal Requirements

Coterminal master's degree candidates are expected to complete all master's degree requirements as described in this bulletin. University requirements for the coterminal master's degree are described in the Coterminal Master's Degrees section. University requirements for the master's degree are described in the Graduate Degrees section of this bulletin.

After accepting admission to this coterminal master's degree program, students may request transfer of courses from the undergraduate to the graduate career to satisfy requirements for the master's degree. Transfer of courses to the graduate career requires review and approval of both the undergraduate and graduate programs on a case by case basis.

In this master's program, courses taken two quarters prior to the first graduate quarter, or later, are eligible for consideration for transfer to the graduate career. No courses taken prior to the first quarter of the sophomore year may be used to meet master's degree requirements.

Course transfers are not possible after the bachelor's degree has been conferred.

The University requires that the graduate advisor be assigned in the student's first graduate quarter even though the undergraduate career may still be open. The University also requires that the Master's Degree Program Proposal be completed by the student and approved by the department by the end of the student's first graduate quarter.

Program Overview

ICME is a degree granting (M.S./Ph.D.) interdisciplinary institute at the intersection of mathematics, computing, engineering and applied sciences. ICME was founded in 2004, building upon the Scientific Computing and Computational Mathematics Program (est. 1989).

At ICME, we design state-of-the-art mathematical and computational models, methods, and algorithms for engineering and science applications. The program collaborates closely with engineers and scientists in academia and industry to develop improved computational approaches and advance disciplinary fields. In particular, it leverages Stanford's strength in engineering applications in the physical, biological, mathematical, and information sciences, and has established connections with nearly 20 departments across five schools at Stanford.

The program identifies research areas that would benefit from a multidisciplinary approach in which computational mathematics plays a critical role. This multidisciplinary intellectual environment is a core strength of ICME, with interaction among students and faculty with diverse backgrounds and expertise. Students and faculty are active in many research areas: aerodynamics and space applications, fluid dynamics, protein folding, data science including machine learning and recommender systems, ocean dynamics, climate modeling, reservoir engineering, computer graphics, financial mathematics, and many more.

The program trains students and scholars from across Stanford in mathematical modeling, scientific computing, and advanced computational algorithms at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Courses typically provide strong theoretical foundations for the solution of real world problems and numerical computations to facilitate application of mathematical techniques and theories. Training offered includes matrix computations, computational probability and combinatorial optimization, optimization, stochastics, numerical solution of partial differential equations, parallel computer algorithms, and new computing paradigms, amongst others.

ICME offers service courses for undergraduates and graduate students to fulfill departmental requirements, core courses for master's and doctoral students in Computational and Mathematical Engineering, and specialized electives in various application areas.

The ICME master's program offers both specialized and general tracks. Currently, the program is offering specialized tracks in Computational Geosciences, Data Science, Imaging Science, and Mathematical and Computational Finance.

Through robust coursework in Computational Mathematics and Computing, the program provides you with the knowledge and skills you'll need for a professional career or doctoral studies through coursework in mathematical modeling, scientific computing, advanced computational algorithms, and application field.

The purpose of the master's program is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a professional career or doctoral studies. This is done through coursework in mathematical modeling, scientific computing, advanced computational algorithms, and a set of courses from a specific area of application or field. The latter includes computational geoscience, data sciences, imaging sciences, mathematical and computational finance and other interdisciplinary areas that combine advanced mathematics with the classical physical sciences or with challenging interdisciplinary problems emerging within disciplines such as business, biology, medicine, and information.

The Ph.D. is conferred upon candidates who have demonstrated substantial scholarship and the ability to conduct independent research. Through course work and guided research, the program prepares students to make original contributions in Computational and Mathematical Engineering and related fields.

Disciplines

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

At Stanford, we practice holistic admission. Each piece in your application is part of an integrated and comprehensive whole.

One piece tells us about your background and life experiences, another about your school and your academic achievement. We learn from others about your character and intellectual contributions. In your essays, we learn about your ideas and interests, and what is meaningful to you.

Each year we aim to enroll a class of diverse backgrounds and experiences, talents, academic interests, and ways of viewing the world.

In a holistic review, we seek to understand how you, as a whole person, would grow, contribute and thrive at Stanford, and how Stanford would, in turn, be changed by you.

Academic Excellence

The primary criterion for admission to Stanford is academic excellence. We look for your preparation and potential to succeed. We expect you to challenge yourself throughout high school and to do very well.

The most important credential for evaluating your academic record is your high school transcript. Please know that our evaluation goes beyond any numerical formula. There is no minimum GPA or test score, nor is there any specific number of AP or honors courses you must have on your transcript in order to have your application reviewed or be admitted to Stanford.

For more complete information on our curriculum guidelines for first-year students, please visit our Academic Preparation page.

Intellectual Vitality

We want to see your commitment, dedication and genuine interest in expanding your intellectual horizons, both in what you write about yourself and in what others write on your behalf. We want to see the kind of curiosity and enthusiasm that will allow you to spark a lively discussion in a first-year seminar and continue the conversation at the dinner table. We want to see the energy and depth of commitment you will bring to your endeavors, whether that means in a research lab, as part of a community organization, during a performance or on an athletic field. We want to see the initiative with which you seek out opportunities and expand your perspective.

Extracurricular Activities

Learning about your extracurricular activities and nonacademic interests helps us understand your potential contributions to the Stanford community. Students often assume our primary concern is the number of activities in which a student participates. In fact, an exceptional depth of experience in one or two activities may demonstrate your passion more than minimal participation in five or six clubs. You may also hold down a job or have family responsibilities. These are as important as any other extracurricular activity. In general, we want to understand the impact you have had at your job, in your family, in a club, in your school or in the larger community, and we want to learn of the impact that experience has had on you.

In some cases, exceptional abilities in athletics may influence our decision if the applicant is otherwise well qualified, but such abilities never, by themselves, ensure admission to Stanford.

Context

Just as no two Stanford students are the same, each applicant to Stanford is unique. This means that as we review each application, we pay careful attention to unique circumstances. We take into account your background, educational pathway, and work and family responsibilities. By focusing on your achievements in context, we evaluate how you have excelled in your school environment and how you have taken advantage of what is available to you in your school and community.

It is important to know these variables are not listed in order of importance in our evaluation and selection process. We review applications holistically. No portion of the application is considered without the rest of the application.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 18,829

Application Fee

USD 90

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