Stanford University Reviews

"The pros are that it's one of the best universities world-wide, it has the best professors and the most advanced research groups, it receives all the attention from the industry and it collects the best students from the whole world. The cons are that they expect you to compete at best of your strenght all the time, and everyone is ready to pass you and leave you behind. In a friendly way, sure, no backstabbing or anything, and the faculty and staff is available for help, but in the end you're on your own and if you stop it's your fault. Also, it's very expensive and it is in a very expensive area. But hopefully it will be worth it."

"Definitely pretty tough, but well worth it!"

"Top university, great faculty, demanding curriculum"

"The program is interdisciplinary and flexible. Some faculty members are inaccessible. Transportation here can be difficult. But overall it is great to be here."

"The two biggest highlights for this program for me are the quality of the faculty and the environment of the program. All the faculty (all the way from those who are brand new and are still nervous about tenure to those who have been here forever and have a name for themselves) are exceptionally caring and proactive about mentoring students. I have never felt that I cannot ask for help or talk to professors about my research interests. My second highlight relates to another reason why I chose Stanford. The students are very supportive of one another and are ready to collaborate. No one is really competitive which means everyone can pursue their research without that added stress."

"Stanford engineer programs give students awesome opportunities (Think full-ride trips abroad) and help students meet the leaders of the next generation!"

"Graduate Program is pretty good for research and professional career but hard to afford without financial aid"

"What a great place to spend a few years in graduate school. The Bay Area is full of highly motivated and impressive people, which makes for an awesome learning experience and solid network upon graduation."

"Statistics department of Stanford is obviously #1 on the earth. There are good academic curriculums for master students too, but usually for master students it is very hard to get an attention from faculty and tuition is so expensive."

"Great school and program, strongly recommended to those are interested in Statistics. Very nice and outstanding faculties."

"Pros: access to state of the art technology and lab equipment Cons: very expensive area"

"Stanford's Earth Systems program provides an integrated interdisciplinary exploration of the biological, geological, chemical, and anthropological processes that interact to make the planet function the way it does. Students have the opportunity and funding to engage with cutting edge research and interact with peers and professors at the very top of the field. Be aware though that the Earth Systems graduate program is only available to students seeking coterminal degrees, not incoming masters students."

"The whole experience is wonderful. The faculty is very friendly and helpful. The friend circle is smart and creates an intellectual atmosphere."

"Pros: Stanford med school has a reasonably supportive, collaborative atmosphere among peers. There is great flexibility in the program in terms of taking an extra year if desired and scheduling rotations with personal breaks as needed. Professors and admin are typically quite accessible to students and with a smaller class size, you feel your voice is taken into consideration more. Cons: The surrounding area of Palo Alto is quite expensive in terms of housing. A car is a must to commute because public transportation is limited in this suburban area."

"Worthwhile, focused and competitive. The size is a huge advantage as well, with only 15 students to occupy the faculty's attention."

"I had a great experience during my doctoral study at Stanford. Faculty members are extremely supportive and students are very collegial and smart!"

"Stanford is an awesome and very supportive environment. You get what you make out of the program and have a lot of opportunities to meet amazing people in the field of education."

"I think is a great program, but its very hard to find sources of funding. This issue is not just relevant to this program, but in general, since funding sources have been reduced/eliminated thanks to recently passed legislations"

"Stanford law School is unparalleled, and whatever the failings in a few areas, overall I am very happy with my decision to enroll here."

"Stanford Law School is one of the most enjoyable (albeit challenging) places to study law. In addition to a rigorous academic environment, the quality of life here is second to none."