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About CSULA
California State University-Los Angeles (CSULA) — public non-profit university. It is located in Los Angeles, United States. CSULA is working together with California State University System, American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). Sport affiliations and memberships: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
It is one of the best institutions in the world. In QS World University Rankings 2023, it is among top-1220. CSULA is one of the most prestigious higher education institutions in the USA. Thousands of students dream of studying here.
CSULA offers bachelor and master programs in different fields of study.
The academic calendar at CSULA is divided into quarters, however, for convenience tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at CSULA are different for locals and foreigners. United States citizens pay 6,790 USD per year, while international students pay a minimum of 16,292 USD. The university has several financial aid programs that help students cover part of the cost of education. The exact cost of programs and information on the availability of scholarships can be found on the website of the university.
Academic calendarQuarters
Financial AidYes
BachelorLocal6,790USD/yearForeign16,292USD/year
MasterLocal8,214USD/yearForeign16,292USD/year
Additional costs
Also, be prepared for additional expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
Room and boardon campus16,932USD/yearoff campus16,111USD/year
Other expenseson campus4,317USD/yearoff campus5,269USD/year
It is possible to enter an undergraduate program at CSULA with a GPA of at least 3. Read about what GPA is and how to calculate it in our article. Before applying to the university, you need to pass an exam for knowledge of the English language. The university accepts the results of IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score is 5.5. The TOEFL score is not lower than 61. A subject exam is required. The university relies on the ACT or SAT results.
GPA3
IELTS5.5
TOEFL iBT61
Master's degree at CSULA
When considering candidates for master's programs, the admission committee of the university pays attention to the student's academic performance during the undergraduate program. In order to enroll at CSULA for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 80. IELTS — 6 or higher.
IELTS6
TOEFL iBT80
TOEFL PBT600
CSULA campus
The campus of CSULA is located in Los Angeles. This is a fairly large city that opens up many opportunities for students: from cafes, restaurants and other entertainment to internships at large companies. But an urban campus can also be a disadvantage, because big city life distracts some students from their studies. The university has a library where students can do their homework, write scientific papers or just read interesting books. CSULA regularly accepts students for international exchange programs, providing both local and international students with the opportunity to come into contact with different cultures and gain unique experience.
Students are allowed to stay in the country for a year after graduation. To do this, you need to extend your student visa or apply for a job seeker visa. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
