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International Honors Program (IHP)
Stanford Summer Session
The International Honors Program (IHP) is a collaboration between Stanford Summer Session and specific international teaching and research institutions. All IHP students are endorsed through a selective admissions process, initiated at your home institution. Only students nominated by our partner institutions are eligible to participate in IHP.
Stanford traditions, late-night study sessions, and traditional American dorm life. This is the International Honors Program—a vibrant community of students from all over the world. Create your own adventures throughout the Bay Area and experience the beauty of cultural exchange, all while studying at Stanford.
"The thing that makes studying at Stanford special...
...is the diversity of people you can meet that come from all corners of the world living together—different perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds."
Clara Treguier
EDHEC Business School Undergraduate Student
International Honors Program
Eligibility
- Be selected by your home institution.
- Have a minimum of 3.0 GPA or the equivalent of a B average.
- Be at least 18 years of age by the start of the program.
- Have graduated from high school, secondary school, or an equivalent.
- Have successfully completed at least one term of college or university courses following graduation from high school prior to applying. (Students who have already graduated from college or university are also eligible.)
- Be able to verify fluency in the English language, using one of the methods described in the English Language Proficiency section on the International Students page.
Program Specific Requirements
- Enroll in at least 8 units, 7 of which must be from academic departments.
- Take courses for a Letter Grade, wherever possible.
- Earn a B or higher in all courses, if a Letter Grade is possible.
- Live on campus in a designated IHP residence.
Application
IHP students are selected through a collaborative admissions process, which starts with your home institution. Once you have been nominated by your home institution, you will be provided with a link to the official IHP application.
"Next level"
"The standard of education is next level here. The teachers genuinely want to teach and want to see us thrive and be the best version of ourselves."
Helena Phillips
Curtin University
Undergraduate Student
International Honors Program 2024
Ready for an unforgettable summer?
To start the IHP application process, please contact your home university's coordinator.
IHP Specific Dates and Deadlines
| Program Dates | June 21, 2025 — August 17, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Application | Obtain link from your school's coordinator* |
| Application Completion Date | March 10, 2025 |
| Acceptance Completion Date | April 1, 2025 |
*IHP has a special application process. You will receive an exclusive link from your coordinator if you are nominated to participate. Please do not fill out the regular Summer Session application.