Architecture at Stanford?

SarumanTheWise
Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:03:20 +0000

I think this link might answer some of your questions: http://cee.stanford.edu/programs/archdesign/pdfs/FAQs.pdf

While it’s probably not the same caliber in architecture specifically as Cornell, one benefit of coming here would be that you get access to Stanford’s entire top-rate engineering department, so the program here would probably give you the option of pursuing a broader background in not just architecture but also mechanical engineering, civil engineering, etc. This is the reason that Stanford chooses not to accredit some of their departments; they like giving their students the freedom to pick courses outside of a rigid curriculum. For example, Stanford’s famed CS department is actually not accredited by ABET, though because of its reputation I can pretty much guarantee you employers don’t care at all about that.

Also one major you might be interested in is Product Design – it’s in the MechE department and emphasizes how to build practical mechanical systems. See [Stanford Design Program](Stanford Design Program)

On aid, Stanford is more generous than Cornell, so Stanford wins here.