Stanford University is a private research university in Stanford, California, United States. It was founded in 1885 by railroad magnate Leland Stanford, the eighth governor of and then-incumbent senator from California, and his wife, Jane, in memory of their only child, Leland Jr.
Motto: Die Luft der Freiheit weht (German)
Motto in English: "The wind of freedom blows"
Type: Private research university
Established: October 1, 1891
Founder: Leland and Jane Stanford
Accreditation: WSCUC
Academic affiliations: AAU · COFHE · URA · Space-grant
AdImmerse yourself in cutting-edge AI content and develop skills you can apply immediately. Apply course concepts through real-world challenges facing leading global companies.
AdWhy wait? Enroll in one of Cornell University's 5+ online AI certificate programs. AI is here to stay. Learn to harness it with Cornell's AI-focused online certificates.
Site visitors: Over 10K in the past month
Generative AI · Education · IT Training · WATCH THE VIDEO