Academics
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
Three of Stanford's seven schools offer undergraduate and graduate programs: Earth Sciences,
Engineering, Humanities & Sciences. The other four offer graduate programs: Business, Education,
Law and Medicine.
Departments & Programs
Stanford's academic departments are listed here both alphabetically and by school. In addition, a number of interdisciplinary programs cross the boundaries between departments and disciplines.
Academic Calendar and Courses
The Registrar's Office maintains student academic records, the Stanford Bulletin course catalog and the academic calendar. They also run Axess, the on-line academic information system used by students, faculty and advisors.
Undergraduate Academic Life
The Stanford undergraduate program is designed to achieve balance between depth of knowledge acquired through specialization and breadth of knowledge gained through exploration.
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.
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.
See Also
Stanford University Libraries
More than twenty libraries, eight million volumes and extensive online collections.
Stanford on iTunes U
Download Stanford courses, faculty lectures, interviews and more for your iPod or computer.
Stanford on YouTube
Stanford on YouTube includes hundreds of videos from classes and campus events.