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Cal State East Bay: Study in the Heart of the San Francisco Bay Area

Located in the scenic and culturally diverse San Francisco Bay Area, California State University, East Bay offers both short-term university study (for a semester, a summer, or a year) and bachelor’s and master’s degrees in 100 fields of study. Students who pursue a degree at CSUEB are perfectly placed to get internships and practical training in companies throughout the Bay Area and Silicon Valley. Our park-like campus is in the Hayward Hills overlooking San Francisco Bay, just a 30-40 minute drive from San Francisco and Silicon Valley. On-campus housing is safe, convenient and comfortable, in spacious fully-furnished apartments. Through our ALP Fun Trips program, each semester international students have the opportunity to explore scenic places and fun things to do in Northern California outside of their studies.

Study in the beautiful, multicultural San Francisco Bay Area

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Requirements

Duration
  • 3-6 months
  • 6-12 months
  • 12 months+
Minimum age
18
Age notes
under 18 may be eligible with high school diploma and parent permission
Student status required
Yes
Type of student status required
  • Undergraduate/college
  • Graduate
Qualifications required
  • High school or equivalent
Languages
Language notes
Students need 61TOEFL/6.0 IELTS to enroll in undergraduate program or 79TOEFL/6.5 IELTS to enroll in graduate program; all levels are welcome in our Intensive English Program
Application process
For degree programs: www.calstate.edu/apply For non-degree programs: (Visiting Student, Intensive English, etc. access program details and online application at: www.csueastbay.edu/ALP

Pricing

Price range
  • $2501-$5000
  • >$5000
Price includes
  • Orientation
  • Tuition

Organization details

Our dynamic campus with the killer view overlooks the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, near Berkeley, San Francisco, and Silicon Valley. Through high-quality education, hands-on research, and personalized attention, Cal State East Bay prepares students to compete in the global economy and the...

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