Collage of photos showcasing the students, faculty, and staff who make up the Stanford Global Studies community

Stanford Global Studies marks 20 years of global education

SGS is celebrating two decades of teaching, research, and community engagement that prepares students to navigate an interconnected world.

Helix pedestrian bridge at night in Marina Bay, Singapore
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“The Helix Bridge” taken by Paul Festa in Marina Bay, Singapore

Announcing the winners of the 2025 Stanford Global Studies Photo Contest

With cameras and smartphones in hand, members of the Stanford Global Studies community documented meaningful experiences from their adventures around the world.

Welcome to Stanford Global Studies

The university's hub for global education, research, and community engagement.

Bridge in Ghana
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"Clear View" taken by Michelle Kwon in Ghana.

Upcoming events

SGS events instill deep curiosity and knowledge about other peoples, regions, and cultures.

 

Building in Spain with graffiti on it
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"Grow" taken by Katherine Irajpanah in Spain.

Global internships

Stanford Global Studies offers Stanford students an opportunity to extend classroom learning to immersive, cultural, and professional experiences through the Global Studies Internship Program.

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Students at commencement

Education

The degrees we offer

Scuba bot

Research

Our research initiatives

Educators at EPIC symposium

Outreach

Community outreach efforts

Global Studies draws together 14 outstanding regional and transnational centers that are at the forefront of their respective fields. Taken together, Global Studies offers not only a variety of perspectives from different sites across the globe, but also a way of thinking.
Jisha Menon
Jisha Menon
Fisher Family Director, Stanford Global Studies Division

Events

June
9
Date
Tuesday, June 9, 2026. 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location
In person at Stanford
July
16
Date
Thursday, July 16, 2026. 10:30am - 5:00pm
Location
Alumni Center
326 Galvez Street, Stanford, CA 94305
McCaw Hall
July
16
Date
Thursday, July 16, 2026. 10:30am - Saturday, July 18, 2026. 6:00pm
Location
Faculty Club
439 Lagunita Drive, Stanford, CA 94305

News

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Gu (first from left) supported Session Four: Review of Suggested Actions during the Asia-Pacific Regional Preparatory Meeting for the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70). Photo courtesy of ESCAP.


We encourage innovative collaboration among our 14 programs & centers within the School of Humanities and Sciences.