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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

INTERNATIONAL GATEWAYS


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


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



Why SJSU?Why SJSU?Study in Englishy g


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


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


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


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!


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).


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


Live in California

Lifestyle

• Transportation– Free Public transportation

• Housing– International House– Campus Village– Apartments– Homestaysy


Live in California: Campus Clubs

Live in California

A ti St d t Lif• Active Student Life• Clubs and Events


Live in California: Endless Recreation

• Mild California climate• Mild California climate

• Nearby attractions

• Shopping & dining

• Entertainment



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





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


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


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


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

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