SJSU: Gateway to SuccessySan José State University
International and Extended Studies
Why International Students Choose San José State University
Academic Excellence Exceptional Value
Unique Opportunities Ideal Location
Study at San José State University
One Great Place to StudyStudy in English
Succeed in the WorldLive in California
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Why SJSU?Why SJSU? San Jose: A Great Place To Studyy
The California State University System
• 23 campuses across California• 23 campuses across California• Over 417,000 students• Over 46,000 faculty and staff• Largest and most diverse
university system in the country• Over 1,800 Bachelor’s degree g
and Master’s degree
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Academic ExcellenceAcademic Excellence
Academic Excellence: A Proud Tradition at SJSU
• Founded in 1857
• First public college in the western United States
• First campus in the California State University system
• 134 Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees
• Outstanding faculty and small class sizes
Academic Excellence: Martin Luther King, Jr., Library
• State of the art complex• State-of-the-art complex completed in 2003
• City of San José and SJSU ypartnership
• Dedicated to life-long learning for ll bli d i iall public and university
communities
• Over 1 5 million volumes• Over 1.5 million volumes
• Over 2 million visitors each year
Academic Excellence: Rankings
• Top 10 public universities in theWestern U.S. (U.S. News & World Report 2011)
• One of top 200 research universities in the U.S.
Engineering among top 20 schools in the nation• Engineering among top 20 schools in the nation offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees
• Industrial/Manufacturing ranked 3rd• Industrial/Manufacturing ranked 3rd
• Computer Engineering ranked 5th
• Undergraduate Engineering ranked 19th
G d t S h l f B i k d• Graduate School of Business ranked among 301 best business programs in the U.S.
Exceptional ValueExceptional Value
Exceptional Value
• California State University• California State University system is one of the most affordable in the U.S.
– Annual tuition and fees– Annual tuition and fees at SJSU for international students (2011-12): $16,472
– On-campus housing and other expenses: $12 000other expenses: $12,000
– TOTAL average annual costs: $28,729
Cultural Diversity
• SJSU student body represents• SJSU student body represents a true crossroads of cultures
• More than 2,600 international students come to SJSU from around the world
• SJSU ranks #1 in U.S. for total number of international students (Among institutions that issue master’s degrees)
International Programs and Services
A d i Ad i i Academic Advising Orientation
I t ti l H International House Campus Events
I i ti Ad i i Immigration Advising
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Why SJSU?Why SJSU?Study in Englishy g
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Your Gateway To SuccessYour Gateway To Success at SJSU and In the Worldat SJSU and In the World
Study in English in SJSU
I t ti l d E t d d St diI t ti l d E t d d St diInternational and Extended StudiesInternational and Extended Studies
International GatewaysInternational Gatewaysyy
Studies in AmericanStudies in American International UniversityInternational UniversityStudies in American Language
Studies in American Language
International University Studies
International University Studies
ATP/ACCATP/ACC CustomCustom SAS/MBP/TEESAS/MBP/TEE
ESLESL
CultureCulture ESPESP
International Gateways @ SJSU
• Intensive English Program• Intensive English Program
• Academic and Test preparation
• Active communication in English
• CEA accreditation
A d i d I i ti• Academic and Immigration Advising
Study in English: English Language Program Standards
Look for language schools with these affiliations:
CEA – Commission on English Language
Look for language schools with these affiliations:
Program Accreditation
UCIEP – University and College Intensive English Programs
AAIEP – American Association of Intensive English Programs
Study in English: SJSU Studies in American Language
Academic and Test Preparation (ATP)Academic and Test Preparation (ATP)• 20 hours of intensive English language
instruction per week• Concurrent enrollment in regular
university classes for advanced students
• Over 20 elective courses
Active Communication in English (ACE)• Experience California summer and
American culture• Build fluency and confidence• Join weekly field trips
Study in English: SJSU International University Studies
• Semester At SJSU (SAS)• Semester At SJSU (SAS)– Study 1 or 2 semesters at SJSU
and earn credits without formal admissionadmission
– Global Studies Certificate– TOEFL score required
• MBA Preparation (MBP)• MBA Preparation (MBP)– GMAT Preparation, Business
Case Studies, Presentation Skills S s
– TOEFL score required – Application workshops and
advising for grad schoolsg g
Study in English SJSU ESP and Custom Programs
• Training Tomorrow’s Officers• Training Tomorrow s Officers
• Teaching English in English
• Young Researchers
• Business and Professional Communication
Gl b l L d• Global Leaders
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Why SJSU?Why SJSU?Live in California
Live in California: Silicon Valley Innovation
• San José is “The Capital of• San José is The Capital of Silicon Valley,” the world’s center for technology and i tiinnovation
• SJSU is the top providerSJSU is the top provider of Engineering, Science and Business graduates to Silicon Valleyto Silicon Valley
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Live in California: Silicon Valley Innovation
• More than 1 000 major• More than 1,000 major high-tech companies are headquartered within 40 km of the SJSU campus!km of the SJSU campus!
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Live in California: Quality of Life
AIER Ranked #1 US College D ti ti (Mid i M t )Destination: (Mid-size Metros)1. San José, CA2. Austin, TX3. Hartford, CT 4. Raleigh, NC 5 Denver CO5. Denver, CO • AIER (American Institute for
Economic Research) ranks the best American cities to live in for collegeAmerican cities to live in for college students (student diversity, cost of living, earning potential, and entrepreneurial activity)entrepreneurial activity).
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Live in California
S J é C lif i ff• San José, California offers– Silicon Valley innovation
Vib t d t– Vibrant downtown campus– Endless recreation
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Live in California
Lifestyle
• Transportation– Free Public transportation
• Housing– International House– Campus Village– Apartments– Homestaysy
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Live in California: Campus Clubs
Live in California
A ti St d t Lif• Active Student Life• Clubs and Events
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Live in California: Endless Recreation
• Mild California climate• Mild California climate
• Nearby attractions
• Shopping & dining
• Entertainment
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Why SJSU?Why SJSU?Succeed in the World
Succeed in the World: A Clear Path to Global Success
International GatewaysInternational Gateways San José State University
San José State University Silicon ValleySilicon Valley
Studies in American Language
Studies in American Language
International University Studies
International University Studies
Degree ProgramsDegree Programs
UniversityAnd College courses
UniversityAnd College courses
Global SuccessGlobal Success
• Academic and Test Prep
• Academic and Test Prep
LanguageLanguage
• Semester at SJSU
• Semester at SJSU
StudiesStudies
• Undergraduate degrees
• Undergraduate degrees
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• One credit classes
• One credit classes
coursescourses
• Internships• InternshipsTest Prep
• Active Communication in English
Test Prep
• Active Communication in English
SJSU
• Global Studies Certificate
• MBA Prep
SJSU
• Global Studies Certificate
• MBA Prep
degrees
• Graduate Degrees
• MBAs
degrees
• Graduate Degrees
• MBAs
classes
• TOEFL Waiver to private universities and community
classes
• TOEFL Waiver to private universities and community
• Optional Practical Training
• Optional Practical Training
• Business Professional
• Business Professional • ESP and
Custom Programs
• ESP and Custom Programs
community collegescommunity colleges
6-17 weeks 9-17 weeks 1-4 years1-2 years 1-2 years
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Succeed in the World: Prepare Now
SJSU International Gateways prepares students to:p p• Earn university degrees• Establish successful careers• Succeed in the global
marketplace
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Succeed in the World: SJSU Career Center
• Award winning Career Center• Award-winning Career Center• On-Campus work opportunities• Optional Practical Training
Succeed in the World: SJSU offers a program for every purpose
High School Student, Italy
College Student, Korea
College Student, Japan
Economist,Russia
Professional, Vietnam
Teacher, Japan
College Student, Germany
Doctor, Korea
College Student, Iran
Business Professional, Brazil
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Admission RequirementsAdmission RequirementsUndergraduate & Graduate
Undergraduate Admission Requirements
• For an introduction visit:• For an introduction, visit: csumentor.com/planning/international
• Freshman (first year) admission is based on successful completion of high school with the equivalent of at least a U.S. 3.0 grade point average.
• Transfer student (has completed some college courses) admission is based oncollege courses) admission is based on the equivalent of at least a U.S. 2.4 grade point average received in all college or university coursework. SJSU offers conditional admission, info.sjsu.edu/web-
dbgen/narr/admission/rec-1367.html, to undergraduate programs to first ti f h t d t h d i ll lifi d b t h t t• In addition, international student applicants
must meet minimum score requirements on an approved English language proficiency test.
time freshman students who are academically qualified, but have not met the English language requirement at the time of application. Applicants are issued a conditional admission letter to SJSU and advised to attend International Gateways for assistance in meeting the language requirement: igateways.sjsu.edu
Graduate Admission Requirements
• For an introduction visit:• For an introduction, visit: csumentor.com/planning/international
• Graduate programs may require a standardized test before admission. For further information please visit: sjsu edu/gape/prospective students/tsjsu.edu/gape/prospective_students/test_requirements/index.htm
• Check your intended graduate program department for details sjsu.edu/gape/graduate_programs/index htm for detailsdex.htm for details
Why International Students Choose San José State University
Academic Excellence Exceptional Value
Career SuccessIdeal Location