CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY

Silicon Valley, CaliforniaINTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY

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SJSU is located in the city of San José situated at the

south end of the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area,

one of the most popular destinations in the U.S.

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WELCOME TO SAN JOSÉ STATE UNIVERSITY, SILICON VALLEY, CALIFORNIA!

• Los Angeles

UNITED STATESOF AMERICA

San José

CALIFORNIA

Yosemite, 260 km awayBi

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Los A

ngeles, 545 km away

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San Fr

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Plug-in to Your PassionSJSU positions you to find your passion and your path to a successful

future while you explore our diverse community and enjoy your

college experience. Although we’re best known for engineering,

we offer 145 fields of study and 108 concentrations.

You’ll learn from Silicon Valley professionals and

esteemed professors in preparation for your

academic and career goals.

EngineeringIT

Technology

26.8%16.2%

BusinessFinancialServices

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Graphic: pie chart of SJSU students and industries

(A re-creation of the Industry Pie Chart PDF)

Watch NowInternational students talk about

their experiences at SJSU

sjsu.edu/global/stories

Education

CommunicationsAdvertisingPublishing

ManufacturingDistribution

Healthcare

EnergyUtilitiesPublicPlanning

Hospitality RetailWholesale

NonprofitPublicService

14.2%8.6%

8.0%

7.0%

6.5%4.8%

4.6% 3.3%

Did You Know…SJSU has more

international students than any other master’s

granting university in the U.S.

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29°C in summer

10°C in winter300 DAYS

of sunshine a year

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What’s it Like Here?

San José is one of the most multicultural cities

in the United States.No matter where you’re from,

you will find a sense of community, cultural events, and food

from home.

8 KM to San José

International Airport

International Student and Scholar Services and International Student Advising are here to provide you support throughout your time at SJSU.

sjsu.edu/isss

Minutes away from classes and the library, surrounded by recreation and dining facilities, close to public transportation, University Housing is your home away from home.

housing.sjsu.edu

32,000 total

students

3,300 international

students

Watch NowTake a virtual tour of SJSU youvisit.com/tour/sjsu

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Explore… #SJSU and

#SJSUSpartans to see photos posted by us and our students

on social media.

You may also wish to live at the International HouseFrom hosting pancake breakfasts to

coordinating beach trips to celebrating

traditions from all over the world, I-House

is a comfortable and welcoming home for

70 U.S. and international SJSU students.

sjsu.edu/ihouse

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What do you need to apply?Am I qualified?Your qualification depends on your intended major. See the degree list in the pocket of this brochure for information about degrees and their level of competitiveness.

Visit the department website to find the specific requirements for your degree.

What are the general requirements?U.S. equivalent 3.0 GPA*

3 years college preparatory mathematics (grade of “C” or better)

61 TOEFL, 6.0 IELTS or 44 PTE test score*

SAT/ACT (Highly recommended)

See full list in brochure pocket

*Your major may have higher requirements

Where do I apply? calstate.edu/apply

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16.2%

What if I have questions or want more information about applying to SJSU?

sjsu.edu/global/contact-us

What if I need more time to improve my English language score?

You can still have a full San José State University experience while receiving English language

instruction from our friendly teachers and academic advisors at International Gateways.

sjsu.edu/igateways

If you are academically qualified to attend SJSU, but need to improve your English language score, you may be qualified for Conditional Admission/Eligibility.

sjsu.edu/igateways/programs/conditional-admission

Did You Know… SJSU is on the “Top 10 Best Value Colleges in

California” and #20 “Best Return

on Investment” in the U.S.

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Your Future Starts HereSilicon Valley is revolutionizing the way the world communicates, innovates and solves problems. San José State provides more talented students, in a variety of fields and disciplines, to Silicon Valley than any other university in the United States . Get your education in the heart of one of the most forward looking and dynamic places in the world.

Plug-in and power up at San José State University.

San José State University: Powering Silicon Valley

Powering the Future

Powering You

Did You Know…SJSU has more

than 450 student organizations.

sjsu.edu/getinvolved

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Connect with Us

sjsu.edu/global

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY

Top Reasons to Choose SJSU n Academic Excellence

n Prime Location

n Exceptional Value

n Industry Connections

n Career Acceleration