SFSU welcomes students from all over the world and offers a variety of bachelor and master programs. Check out the admissions requirements on our page.
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About SFSU
San Francisco State University (SFSU) — public non-profit university. It is located in San Francisco, United States. SFSU is working closely with California State University System, American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU). Sport affiliations and memberships: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
The university is one of the top-1200 universities in the world. In the USA, SFSU is considered one of the most prestigious higher education institutions.
SFSU does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor and master programs.
Location
San Francisco, United States
Establishment year
1899
Students
24,356
International students
1,506
Acceptance rate
94%
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As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at SFSU is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Locals and foreigners study at SFSU for the same price — from 7,286 USD per year. The university has several scholarships and student financial support programs that help students cover part of their tuition costs. The cost of education and the availability of scholarships can be checked on the official website.
Academic calendar
Semesters
Scholarships
Yes
Financial Aid
Yes
Bachelor
7,286USD/year
Master
8,720USD/year
Additional costs
When choosing an educational institution, it is important to be aware of additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
It is possible to enter an undergraduate program at SFSU with a GPA of at least 0.5. 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 or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score is 6. The TOEFL score is not lower than 61.
GPA
0.5
IELTS
6
TOEFL iBT
61
TOEFL PBT
500
Master's degree at SFSU
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. It is impossible to enter SFSU for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 6.5. TOEFL — 70 or higher.
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
70
TOEFL PBT
550
SFSU campus
The campus of the educational institution is located in San Francisco. This opens up all the delights of life in a big city for students: a rich infrastructure, a large selection of entertainment, convenient transport, as well as more opportunities for internships or part-time jobs. However, for some students, such an abundance of opportunities can be distracting. There is a library on the grounds of the university. There are collected scientific works of graduates and teachers of the university, as well as fiction. The exchange of intercultural experience occupies a special place in training at SFSU. The educational institution regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs and organizes various joint events.
Students can stay in United States for a year after graduation to find a job and change their student visa to a work visa. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
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