Graduate Courses & Programs

Gain deep knowledge and further develop your skills through credit-bearing courses taught by Stanford faculty.

Earn credits toward a masters degree or certificate in a flexible online format. Get started with a few simple steps.

Browse our portfolio of graduate courses and graduate certificates.
Submit an online application and supply accompanying documents.
Register for courses during the open enrollment period to be considered for admission.

View lectures online live, broadcast from the classroom, or on demand.

Spend about 15-25 hours/week per course during 10-week quarters.

Earn academic credit and a Stanford University transcript. Transfer up to 18 credit units to an applicable Master's Degree.

Application

Apply at any time.
Write short statement of purpose.
Upload official transcripts from all universities and colleges (Must have bachelor's degree to apply) to your account.
Submit residency documents.

Enroll in a course any quarter it's offered (see enrollment periods below).
Admission is evaluated on a course-by-course basis and is dependent on fully meeting course prerequisites.
Submit your application at any time.
Must earn a B or better (3.0) in each course to continue taking classes through Stanford Online.

$1,400 per unit
Most courses are 3-5 units.
One-time $125 fee for lifetime access to your transcripts.
Students affiliated with the U.S. Armed Forces may be eligible for tuition benefits.