Stanford University History Programs

Home to a world-renowned faculty, the Department of History offers programs of study for undergraduate and graduate students. Through a diverse array of courses spanning the globe and ranging from the ancient world to the modern era, students can prepare for a variety of fascinating careers and for citizenship in a globalized world. Undergraduates join a vibrant community of intellectually curious and dynamic students. They can choose a Major or Minor in History, selecting from a variety of tracks. 

The Graduate program trains students for careers as scholars, teachers, and a variety of rewarding careers in law, government, diplomacy, business, the arts, and administration. Admission to the graduate program is highly selective, and small cohort sizes of roughly 10 to 15 entering students each year allow for close individual work between faculty and students. 

Stanford University is ranked among the top 5 universities for History as per QS World University Ranking. wt