About Stanford University
Stanford University is a research-intensive university located in Stanford, California.
Its academic community spans engineering, science, medicine, sustainability, humanities, business and other disciplines.
Stanford's School of Engineering supports undergraduate, master's and doctoral education across areas including mechanical engineering, bioengineering, computing, materials, energy, robotics, design and advanced engineering systems.
Stanford Mechanical Engineering conducts research across computational engineering, design, sustainability and human health, combining fundamental engineering principles with interdisciplinary technological development.
Ranking Information
Stanford University is ranked joint #2 in the QS World University Rankings 2027.
Accreditation
Stanford University is institutionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Certain individual programmes may also hold specialised accreditation.