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The Stanford University Master of Liberal Arts (MLA) is a part-time graduate degree program See also http://mla.stanford.edu. We welcome your feedback.

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10/16/2026

Why choose Stanford’s Master of Liberal Arts program? Join us for an on-campus information session on October 22 at 6:30pm to learn more about our flexible interdisciplinary degree.

This part-time, evening program is designed for returning students who are seeking a broad and transformative education. Stanford’s MLA fosters advanced critical thinking and intellectual breadth by connecting diverse fields, including history, literature, environmental science, philosophy, and political science.

Through small, collaborative seminars led by Stanford faculty, you will develop a close-knit intellectual community and gain the tools to conduct original research and engage in contemporary debates.

Whether you aim to advance your career, prepare for further academic study, or immerse yourself in your passion for learning, this program builds the confidence and intellectual independence necessary to succeed in today's Age of Information.

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09/28/2026

Find out why Stanford's Master of Liberal Arts program might be your next step! Join us on campus for an in-person info session on Thursday, October 22, at 6:30pm. MLA faculty, students, and alumni will be there to discuss their experience with the program, share insight on the application process, and answer all your questions.

Register at https://stanford.io/4dccY9r

09/23/2026

Happy first day of classes to our MLA students!

We wish you a Fall Quarter full of new perspectives, spirited discussions, and deep, profound thinking (just like our MLA 375 students in this photo from their Archival Intensive group project this summer).

09/16/2026

Applications are officially open for the Master of Liberal Arts 2027 cohort at Stanford University.

Join a vibrant academic community as you learn from world-class faculty on Stanford’s beautiful campus. Designed with busy adults in mind, this part-time graduate degree program holds classes in the evenings and offers a flexible academic schedule.

The MLA program offers students the opportunity to pursue an interdisciplinary course of study, building critical thinking and leadership skills while growing personally and professionally.

Apply today at mla.stanford.edu/how-apply

08/28/2026

Please join us in congratulating one of our MLA students, Utsav Gupta, on his award-winning presentation at the AGLSP, Association of Graduate Liberal Studies Programs annual conference!

Last month, students, alumni, faculty and staff from liberal studies programs across the country gathered at Southern Methodist University in Dallas to present ideas and engage in captivating conversation.

Utsav presented on his thesis titled "The Turing Test for Civilization: Human Purpose and the Work We Should Not Automate."

In his thesis, Utsav turns Turing's question on its head.

“Turing asked whether a machine could convincingly perform as a human. Machines now largely can, in many areas, with capacity growing every day,” said Utsav. “So I argue that the question becomes: which work should stay human even when a machine could do it well, or even significantly better than a human?”

Congratulations on your 3rd place award, Utsav! 🥉

08/25/2026

Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for our MLA Info Session last Thursday!

We appreciated all of your excellent questions and encourage you to reach out with any further inquiries as we approach the application window starting in September.

A special thank you to current MLA student Darya Behroozi and MLA alum Michael Bolden, who joined us on the panel to share their insights from the student perspective. We appreciate you both!

For anyone considering the MLA program who wasn’t able to attend, please stay tuned for more information about our next MLA Info Session in October 2026.

08/19/2026

Reminder: tomorrow is our last MLA info session before applications open in September!

For the lifelong learners with a desire to grow personally and professionally among a vibrant academic community, Stanford’s Master of Liberal Arts program might be the right fit for you.

Join us on Thursday, August 20 at 7pm on campus to learn more about this part-time, in-person graduate program.

Register: https://stanford.io/4qoTmUZ

08/12/2026

Learn what makes Stanford’s Master of Liberal Arts program life-changing for our students. Register for our upcoming info session on Thursday, August 20, at 7pm on campus:

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07/31/2026

Curious about Stanford's Master of Liberal Arts program? Join us for an in-person info session on Thursday, August 20, at 7pm on campus. Hear from faculty, students, and alumni about the part-time, evening graduate program, and get all your questions answered.

Register at https://stanford.io/4yT5gtX

11/18/2025

Unlock your curiosity in the Stanford MLA Program.

The Master of Liberal Arts program offers mid-career professionals and lifelong learners the chance to pursue a Stanford graduate degree part-time, studying across the humanities, arts, and sciences. STRP eligible.

Applications are now open — take the next step toward your intellectual adventure: https://mla.stanford.edu/how-apply

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