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Study abroad!

Many overseas campuses offer courses that count for credit toward the Urban Studies major or minor.

Learn more about study abroad options.

Paris - the Christmas market, with Eiffel Tower

Congratulations, Urban Studies Class of 2018!

Best of luck to our newest alumni! What can you do with a degree in Urban Studies?

Learn about the careers our alumni have pursued.

Photo of the Urban Studies graduating class of 2018 on the day of commencement.

Urban Studies Fellowship

The Urban Studies Summer Fellowship provides undergraduates with the opportunity to complement their academic studies with a full-time, paid internship...

Learn more about the Urban Studies Fellowship

Interdisciplinary thinking: Stanford scholars and students imagine truly ‘human cities’

Through Stanford’s Human Cities initiative, students explore how cities can evolve into places where the focus is on people and sustainable living.

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Featured Student

I've always loved cities and this program gives me an incredible opportunity to study their designs and functions! Urban Studies combines many of my passions, such as education and criminal justice reform, and provides an excellent platform to examine equity in society.

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