Established in 2161, the Academy is a four year institution. The motto of Starfleet Academy is "ex astris, scientia," meaning "from the stars, knowledge."

All Starfleet officers must attend Starfleet Academy and complete a minimum four year training program, however some courses may last much longer.

All Starfleet officers must attend Starfleet Academy and complete the four year training program. Most students enter the Academy at age 18. The Academy adds four years to that, plus one year for each Cadet Cruise taken (if any). Those who go to Command School, add two more years of training. The Academy consists of two campuses, one at San Francisco, Earth, the other on Starbase 1, in orbit around Earth. There are several other training sites, including a flight training area near Saturn's orbit.

All students who apply must have a certain level of learning