Stanford University

01 · Who’s behind it

Who runs Stanford University

Stanford University stanford.edu

At Stanford, a spirit of optimism and possibility energizes our mission of discovery and learning. Here you’ll find a place of intellectual expansiveness, wide-ranging perspectives, and freedom to explore new lines of thinking. Alive with ideas and innovation, approaching questions with openness and curiosity, pursuing excellence in all we do – this is Stanford.

Wikidata: private research university in Stanford, California, USA

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02 · Privacy

What Stanford University tracks

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20 of the 60 sites closest to Stanford University match.

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   University of California, Berkeley berkeley.edu Top 1K English 2 trackers

   University of California, Berkeley: Home

   UC Berkeley pushes the boundaries of knowledge, challenges convention and expands opportunity to create the leaders of tomorrow.

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   Harvard University harvard.edu Top 1K English 2 trackers

   Harvard University

   Harvard University is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing leaders who make a difference globally.

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   Yale University yale.edu Top 10K English 1 tracker

   Yale University

   Since its founding in 1701, Yale University has been dedicated to expanding and sharing knowledge, inspiring innovation, and preserving cultural and scientific information for future generations.

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   MIT mit.edu Top 1K English 2 trackers

   MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

   The mission of MIT is to advance knowledge and educate students in science, technology and other areas of scholarship that will best serve the nation and the world in the 21st century.

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   UCLA ucla.edu Top 10K English 1 tracker

   A World Leader in Education and Research Excellence | UCLA

   UCLA advances knowledge, addresses pressing societal needs and creates a university enriched by diverse perspectives where all individuals can flourish.

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   Duke University duke.edu Top 10K English 1 tracker

   Duke University - Fueled by creativity, informed by scholarship

   Fueled by creativity, informed by scholarship

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   California Institute of Technology caltech.edu Top 10K English 3 trackers

   Home - www.caltech.edu

   The California Institute of Technology aims to expand human knowledge and benefit society through research integrated with education.

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   washington.edu Top 1K English 2 trackers

   UW Homepage – University of Washington

   public research university in Seattle, Washington, United States

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   University of Southern California usc.edu Top 10K English 3 trackers

   University of Southern California

   USC is one of the world's leading research universities. At USC, the human spirit is cultivated through learning, research and creativity.

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    Dartmouth dartmouth.edu Top 10K English 1 tracker

    Dartmouth

    One of the world's greatest academic institutions and a member of the Ivy League, Dartmouth has been educating leaders since 1769. Our undergraduate and graduate programs are distinguished by academic excellence, personal attention from top faculty, opportunities to participate in research, and a close-knit community.

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    Brown University brown.edu Top 10K English 1 tracker

    Brown University

    Brown is a leading research university, home to world-renowned faculty and also an innovative educational institution where the curiosity, creativity and intellectual joy of students drives academic excellence.

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    Cornell University cornell.edu Top 1K English 2 trackers

    Cornell University

    Cornell University is a private research university that provides an exceptional education for undergraduates and graduate and professional students. Cornell's colleges and schools encompass more than 100 fields of study, with locations in Ithaca, New York, New York City and Doha, Qatar.

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    University of Birmingham birmingham.ac.uk English 1 tracker

    A leading global university - University of Birmingham

    A world top 100 university and part of the prestigious Russell Group, the University of Birmingham makes important things happen.

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    Tufts University tufts.edu Top 10K English 1 tracker

    Tufts University

    Tufts University is a world-class private research university in Greater Boston that provides an education like no other.

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    Northeastern University northeastern.edu English No trackers

    Home - Northeastern University

    Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global, experiential, research university built on a tradition of engagement with the world.

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    Rice University rice.edu Top 10K English 2 trackers

    Rice University

    Rice University is a comprehensive research university in Houston, Texas. Rice produces Houston’s next generation of leaders and advances tomorrow’s thinking.

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    EPFL epfl.ch Top 10K English 1 tracker

    EPFL

    Based in Lausanne (Switzerland), EPFL is a university whose three missions are education, research and innovation.

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    Northwestern northwestern.edu Top 10K English 2 trackers

    Northwestern University

    Northwestern is one of the country’s leading private research and teaching universities, located in Evanston, IL. Our highly collaborative environment provides our diverse students and faculty with exceptional opportunities for personal and professional growth.

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    University of Warwick warwick.ac.uk Top 10K English 1 tracker

    University of Warwick - Study at a top 10 UK University

    Discover study and research excellence at University of Warwick, a leading UK university with top-ranked courses, facilities, and global opportunities.

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    University of Rochester rochester.edu Top 10K English 1 tracker

    University of Rochester | Where Wonder Fuels Discovery

    Groundbreaking research, lifesaving healthcare, rigorous academics, and world-class music for problem-solvers who shape an ever better world.

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04 · History

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05 · Details

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