Oaksterdam University

Founded in 2007, Oaksterdam University is America’s first cannabis college, with educational roots going back to 1995. Since opening its doors, OU has been a forerunner in providing the highest quality and most comprehensive training available for the cannabis community and industry. Oaksterdam’s faculty is comprised of some of the most recognized professionals, attorneys, academics, cultivators and entrepreneurs in the world. Oaksterdam University has a history of being associated with not only successful cannabis business people but influential cannabis activists.

With the world’s only hands-on training facility, and over thirty thousand alumni from over thirty countries around the globe, Oaksterdam has established itself as the world’s premier cannabis college. Oaksterdam provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to lead and succeed in the evolving cannabis industry. Oaksterdam is widely recognized for its experience and leadership in the Cannabis industry, with exceptional academic learning and networking opportunities. Our faculty is comprised of the most recognized names in the California cannabis legalization movement.

Our Mission is to Provide the Highest Quality Training for the Cannabis Industry.

Vision Statement

Oaksterdam University is a dynamic, diverse, and responsive academic institute dedicated to educating the global cannabis community and industry. Oaksterdam’s mission is to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to lead and succeed in the evolving cannabis industry. As America’s first cannabis college with the world’s only hands-on training facility, Oaksterdam is widely recognized for its experience and leadership in the Cannabis industry, exceptional academic learning and networking opportunities.

Oaksterdam University offers two different, career-oriented courses. Our Horticulture course provides hands-on learning in cannabis cultivation and plant management. The Classic Business course offers an overview of the Cannabis industry with a focus on business management, product development, and the policies and legalities of the industry.

We offer 14-week semester classes and 2 or 4 day intensive seminars throughout the year on the Oaksterdam University campus in Oakland, California. We also travel to various cities throughout the year to offer our seminars with our experienced instructors.