San Jose, United States
San Jose State University
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San Jose State University
San Jose State University is a public university in San Jose, California, in the center of Silicon Valley. Students can study engineering, business, computer science, design, education, health and the liberal arts, with programs connected to the region’s technology and public-service sectors.
International students can explore undergraduate and graduate courses, admission requirements and campus services through the university’s official website. The San Jose campus offers access to the wider Bay Area while remaining part of the California State University system.
Published information source: www.sjsu.edu (opens in a new tab)
University at a glance
- Institution type
- Public
- City
- San Jose
- Founded
- 1857
- Indicative tuition
- USD 20,538 (as of August 2026)
- Intakes
- January, August
- Tests accepted
- IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, SAT, ACT
- Courses listed
- 250
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