Academics: Stanford University

Introduction

Stanford is unusual among great universities in having seven schools on one campus: Humanities and Sciences, Law, Medicine, Business, Earth Sciences, Engineering and Education.

This breadth provides students with unparalleled freedom to cross departmental boundaries and discover intellectual and personal passions. Creative thinking, problem-solving and research are central to the academic programs at Stanford, and learning takes place in an environment of intimate collaboration. Around three-quarters of Stanford's classes have fewer than 20 students.

Schools

The schools of Earth Sciences, Engineering and Humanities & Sciences offer both undergraduate and graduate programs. Graduate schools include Business, Education, Law and Medicine.

Departments & Programs

Stanford's academic departments are listed both alphabetically and by school. In addition, a number of interdisciplinary programs cross boundaries between disciplines.

Academic Calendar & Courses

The Registrar maintains student academic records, the academic calendar and Stanford's catalog of courses and degrees. Axess is the on-line academic information system used by students, faculty and advisors.

Undergraduate Academic Life

Stanford's undergraduate program is designed to achieve balance between depth of knowledge through specialization and breadth of knowledge through exploration.

Undergraduate Education

Graduate Academic Life

While responsibility for graduate studies lies primarily with Stanford's departments and schools, the Vice Provost for Graduate Education works across the university to enhance the quality of graduate education.

Graduate Education

Professional, Continuing, K-12

Stanford offers valuable opportunities for lifelong learning, including continuing adult education, executive and professional programs, and special programs for K-12 students.

Academics