<p>Here is the info from Stanford Univ- College of Eng-EE as follows: The University requires that all Ph.D. students file the Application for Candidacy by the end of the second year of doctoral study at Stanford. And Candidacy is valid for five years from the date of approval by the department unless terminated by the department (for example, for unsatisfactory progress). All applications for extension must be filed by the student before the conclusion of the program’s time limit. The department is not obligated to grant an extension. Students may receive a maximum of one additional year of candidacy per extension.</p>
<p>So, I guess Stanford EE also has 7 seven years time limit for Phd. But, then again if anyone wants to do Phd, they have to feel for it and make sure they will finish the programs within the time slot. Personally, I can’t stand going to school for a long time.</p>