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Education at Stanford extends far beyond traditional degree programs. Whether you’re 5 or 95, there are pathways to learn, grow, and explore on the Farm.
Visit new literary worlds. Explore the rapidly changing applications and implications of AI. Build the skills to be a product manager. And don’t be surprised by chance encounters with Nobel laureates.
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More than 1.4 million people around the world access Stanford virtual instruction each year – much of it free.
Learners have accessed online Stanford courses since 2012
Countries with Stanford learners
Free classroom lectures
Courses for academic credit
Flexible master’s degree programs
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Stanford has been a distance education innovator since 1954, when the School of Engineering launched a part-time master’s degree program for engineers from General Electric, Hewlett Packard, Stanford Research Institute, and Sylvania.
In 1969, as the distance model evolved, Stanford Engineering established the Stanford Instructional Television Network (SITN) and began broadcasting graduate engineering courses on television microwave channels.
In 1991, decades before Zoom and other online meeting apps, Stanford, through SITN, became the first university to use two-way video for instruction.
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Stanford Online is leveraging AI and advanced production capabilities to create immersive educational content for a global audience.
Stanford Online provides access to the learning you’re looking for – whether you’re upskilling for significant career transformation or simply following a spark of curiosity.
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Deepen expertise and stay current in engineering, medicine, education, the humanities, and sciences.
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Prepare for advanced study in specific domains with graduate certificates and courses for credit.
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A team of Stanford experts – including faculty, instructional designers, and program managers — works closely with you to design and deliver a curriculum that meets the unique needs of your organization.
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Explore offerings in arts and humanities, education, engineering, and health and medicine.
Discover a world of ideas and knowledge with Stanford faculty and guest instructors.
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More than 30,000 learners around the world have taken Stanford’s intro to programming course, which has lectures available in English and Spanish.
Explore topics in the liberal arts, creative writing, wellness and health, and professional development. Courses are available year-round with no formal application process – and many are taught by renowned Stanford faculty.
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Engage directly with the energy of campus through in-person and hybrid classes.
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Advance and refresh your critical thinking through courses in art, history, literature, music, philosophy, political science, science, and theology. This part-time graduate degree program for adults holds classes in the evenings and offers a flexible academic schedule. The degree is typically completed in five years.
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The Stanford Distinguished Careers Institute provides a unique opportunity for accomplished individuals, transitioning from their primary careers, to spend a year at Stanford to discover, connect, and get inspired for their next chapter.
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Programs across campus offer education and enrichment for preschool, K-12, and post-secondary students.
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High schoolers, undergrads, and grad students from Stanford and around the world study alongside each other in this eight-week on-campus program.
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Academically advanced students learn in live, online classes taught by dedicated instructors in this selective independent school for grades seven through 12.
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Academically motivated pre-college students engage with advanced subjects rarely taught in school and explore their passions by diving deep into cutting-edge topics in the humanities, sciences, math, and engineering.
Athletic, artistic, and academic programs give young learners the opportunity to engage with life on the Farm and build relationships with Stanford faculty, staff, and student mentors.
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Experienced counselors, innovative programming, and daily activities help kids build skills and confidence.
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From baseball and cross-country to tennis and water polo, young athletes benefit from Stanford coaching expertise.
Rising high school juniors and seniors grow as scholars, writers, and citizens in a three-week, on-campus summer program led by Stanford faculty.
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Rising high school sophomores with an interest in AI’s transformative potential learn through lectures, research projects, and live company demos. This two-week summer program is offered in both in-person and online formats.
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Open to U.S. middle school students from low-income backgrounds, this free program prepares students for a rigorous high school education with a three-week online summer course and weekly after-school meetings, also online, during the fall.
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Advanced students with an exceptional interest in math are immersed in mathematical thinking and problem-solving while learning about math history and scientific applications. Residential and online sessions are available.
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Local high school students interested in sustainability, Earth, and environmental sciences work one-on-one with scientists while serving as interns in research groups and laboratories on the Stanford campus.
Hands-on research internships, leadership development, and career mentoring for students from Bay Area community colleges and beyond.
No prior experience is required for these paid internships for community college students that run year-round. Students work in a cleanroom or mass spectrometry lab to collect and report data while getting a close-up view of cutting-edge research in nanoscale science and engineering.
Tailored, transformational learning for mid- to late-career professionals looking for lifelong growth and impact.
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Elevate leadership skills, discover sustainable business growth strategies, and experience Silicon Valley’s culture of innovation through Stanford GSB Executive Education’s courses and customizable programs.
Share expertise and discuss solutions to the most challenging issues facing business executives, policymakers, and legal practitioners today in programs that explore the law’s intersection with business, policy, and conflict resolution.
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Learn to integrate sustainability into your company’s strategy, connect with like-minded leaders, and turn global changes into differentiated opportunities. Discover our real-world, immersive-learning courses and customizable programs.
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Stanford’s enterprise programs deploy multidisciplinary research and industry expertise in innovation, technology, and business to help teams, organizations and communities thrive in today’s continuous state of transformation. Educational programs can be tailored to an organization’s specific needs in terms of focus, delivery method, and time commitment.
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Teachers and other education professionals deepen their expertise with subject-area certificates and custom programs that advance classroom instruction and support education leadership.
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