Students & Academics
Your learning environment & experience
We hope your academic experience at Stanford Engineering will challenge, enrich and open you to new ways of thinking about and seeing the world. Through research, mentorship and an array of majors and classes, you’ll have the opportunity to tackle the most pressing issues of the 21st century.
Academics
Stanford Engineering offers 16 defined undergraduate majors, plus the option to design your own. Coterm and graduate programs are offered in all engineering departments. Faculty have developed blended courses that involve interactive learning in addition to traditional lectures, as well as hands-on opportunities for students to take courses in the environments best suited to their learning styles.
The Student Experience
Read about what our students have to say, what resources can be found on campus and what’s happening beyond the classroom.
Undergrad handbook
This is your one-stop shop for figuring out how to successfully explore or complete an engineering degree at Stanford.
Roadmap to majors
Not sure what you want to major in yet? The goal of this tool is to show some common plans to start a number of different STEM majors.
Need a little help? Connect with the resources you need to succeed.
Undergraduate resources Graduate resources
Academic advising
Research opportunities
Undergraduates: Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU). Work with faculty and their summer groups on advanced research topics. Stipends available.
Graduates: Visit your School of Engineering department’s site to learn about research and placement policies and procedures.
Programs
Equity and Inclusion Initiatives: Get involved with efforts to help create an inclusive environment where all students, faculty and staff are supported, respected and empowered to do their best work
Global Engineering Program: Learn about international opportunities.
Explore engineering courses
Undecided? If you're thinking about declaring an engineering major but would like to test the waters before committing, you have the opportunity to take introductory seminars in any number of engineering topics.
Check out our undergrad handbook to learn more about your academic options.