CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY Silicon Valley, California INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
Moss Landing, 88 km away 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. Downtown San José Santa Cruz, 50 km away
Napa Valley, 150 km away Yosemite, 260 km away CALIFORNIA San José UNITED STATES OF AMERICA San Francisco, 80 km away Los Angeles Big Sur, 144 km away Los Angeles, 545 km away WELCOME TO SAN JOSÉ STATE UNIVERSITY, SILICON VALLEY, CALIFORNIA! 3
Plug-in to Your Passion SJSU 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. 4 Engineering IT Technology 26.8% Business Financial Services 16.2%
Did You Know SJSU has more international students than any other master s granting university in the U.S. Watch Now International students talk about their experiences at SJSU sjsu.edu/global/stories Nonprofit Public Service 14.2% Education 8.6% Communications Advertising Publishing 8.0% Energy Utilities Public Planning Hospitality Retail Wholesale Healthcare Graphic: pie chart of SJSU students and industries (A re-creation 6.5% Manufacturing of the Industry Pie Chart PDF) Distribution 7.0% 4.8% 4.6% Top Ten Industries that Recruit from SJSU 3.3% 5
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. What s it Like Here? 8 KM to San José International Airport 300 DAYS of sunshine a year 29 C in summer 10 C in winter 32,000 total students 3,300 international students 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. 6 housing.sjsu.edu
Watch Now Take a virtual tour of SJSU youvisit.com/tour/sjsu 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 House From 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 7
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 8
Did You Know SJSU is on the Top 10 Best Value Colleges in California and #20 Best Return on Investment in the U.S. 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 9
Did You Know SJSU has more than 450 student organizations. sjsu.edu/getinvolved Your Future Starts Here Silicon 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 10
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