1. SJSU: Gateway to Success
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San José State University
International and Extended Studies

2. Why International Students Choose San José State University
Academic Excellence Exceptional Value
Ideal Location Unique Opportunities

3. Study at San José State University
Study in English One Great Place to Study
Live in California Succeed in the World
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4. INTERNATIONAL
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Why SJSU?
San Jose: A Great Place To Study
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5. The California State University System
• 23 campuses across California
• Over 417,000 students
• Over 46,000 faculty and staff
• Largest and most diverse
university system in the country
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Over 1,800 Bachelor’s degree
and Master’s degree
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6. Academic Excellence

7. 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

8. Academic Excellence: Martin Luther King, Jr., Library
• State-of-the-art
State of the art complex
completed in 2003
• City of San José and SJSU
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partnership
• Dedicated to life-long learning for
all public and university
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communities
• Over 1.5 million volumes
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• Over 2 million visitors each year

9. Academic Excellence: Rankings
• Top 10 public universities in the
Western 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
offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees
• Industrial/Manufacturing ranked 3rd
• Computer Engineering ranked 5th
• Undergraduate Engineering ranked 19th
• Graduate S h l f B i
G d t School of Business ranked among
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301 best business programs in the U.S.

10. Exceptional Value

11. Exceptional Value
• California State University
system is one of the most
affordable in the U.S.
– Annual tuition and fees
at SJSU for international
students (2011-12): $16,472
– On-campus housing and
other expenses: $12 000
$12,000
– TOTAL average
annual costs: $28,729

12. Cultural Diversity
• 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)

13. International Programs and Services
 Academic Advising
A d i Ad i i
 Orientation
 International House
I t ti lH
 Campus Events
 Immigration Ad i ing
I i ti Advisi
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14. INTERNATIONAL
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Why SJSU?
Study in English
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15. INTERNATIONAL
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Your Gateway To Success
at SJSU and In the World

16. Study in English in SJSU
International and Extended St di
I t ti l d E t d d Studies
International Gateways
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Studies in American International University
Language Studies
ESL
ATP/ACC Custom SAS/MBP/TEE
Culture ESP

17. International Gateways @ SJSU
• Intensive English Program
• Academic and Test preparation
• Active communication in English
• CEA accreditation
• Academic d Immigration
A d i and I i ti
Advising

18. Study in English: English Language Program Standards
Look for language schools with these affiliations:
CEA – Commission on English Language
Program Accreditation
UCIEP – University and College Intensive English
Programs
AAIEP – American Association of Intensive
English Programs

19. Study in English: SJSU Studies in American Language
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

20. Study in English: SJSU International University Studies
• Semester At SJSU (SAS)
– Study 1 or 2 semesters at SJSU
and earn credits without formal
admission
– Global Studies Certificate
– TOEFL score required
• MBA Preparation (MBP)
– GMAT Preparation, Business
Case Studies, Presentation
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Skills
– TOEFL score required
– Application workshops and
advising for g
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21. Study in English SJSU ESP and Custom Programs
• Training Tomorrow’s Officers
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• Teaching English in English
• Young Researchers
• Business and Professional Communication
• Global Leaders
Gl b l L d

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Why SJSU?
Live in California

23. Live in California: Silicon Valley Innovation
• San José is “The Capital of
The
Silicon Valley,” the world’s
center for technology and
innovation
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• SJSU is the top provider
of Engineering, Science
and Business graduates
to Silicon Valley
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24. Live in California: Silicon Valley Innovation
• More than 1 000 major
1,000
high-tech companies are
headquartered within 40
km of the SJSU campus!
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25. Live in California: Quality of Life
AIER Ranked #1 US College
Destination: (Mid-size Metros)
D ti ti (Mid i M t )
1. San José, CA
2. Austin, TX
3. Hartford, CT
4. Raleigh, NC
5. Denver,
5 Denver CO
• AIER (American Institute for
Economic Research) ranks the best
American cities to live in for college
students (student diversity, cost of
living, earning potential, and
entrepreneurial activity)
activity).
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26. Live in California
• S J é C lif i offers
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– Silicon Valley innovation
– Vib t d
Vibrant downtown campus
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– Endless recreation
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27. Live in California
Lifestyle
• Transportation
– Free Public transportation
• Housing
– International House
– Campus Village
– Apartments
– Homestays y
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28. Live in California: Campus Clubs

29. Live in California
• Active St d t Lif
A ti Student Life
• Clubs and Events
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30. Live in California: Endless Recreation
• Mild California climate
• Nearby attractions
• Shopping & dining
• Entertainment
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31. INTERNATIONAL
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Why SJSU?
Succeed in the World

32. Succeed in the World: A Clear Path to Global Success
San José State
International Gateways Silicon Valley
University
Studies in International University Degree Global
American University And College
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Programs Success
Studies courses
• Academic and • Semester at • One credit • Undergraduate • Internships
Test Prep SJSU classes degrees
• Optional
• Active • Global Studies • Graduate Practical Training
• TOEFL Waiver
Communication Certificate Degrees
to private
in English universities and
• MBA Prep • MBAs
community
• Business colleges
Professional • ESP and
Custom
Programs
6-17 weeks 9-17 weeks 1-2 years 1-4 years 1-2 years
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33. Succeed in the World: Prepare Now
SJSU International Gateways
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prepares students to:
• Earn university degrees
• Establish successful careers
• Succeed in the global
marketplace
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34. Succeed in the World: SJSU Career Center
• Award-winning
Award winning Career Center
• On-Campus work opportunities
• Optional Practical Training

35. Succeed in the World: SJSU offers a program for every purpose
High School College Student, Professional, Economist, College Student,
Student, Italy Korea Vietnam Russia Japan
Teacher, College Student, Business College Student, Doctor,
Japan Iran Professional, Brazil Germany Korea
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36. Admission Requirements
Undergraduate & Graduate

37. Undergraduate Admission Requirements
• For an introduction, visit:
introduction
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 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
time f h
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• In addition, international student applicants the English language requirement at the time of application. Applicants
must meet minimum score requirements are issued a conditional admission letter to SJSU and advised to attend
International Gateways for assistance in meeting the language
on an approved English language requirement: igateways.sjsu.edu
proficiency test.

38. Graduate Admission Requirements
• For an introduction, visit:
introduction
csumentor.com/planning/international
• Graduate programs may require a
standardized test before admission.
For further information please visit:
sjsu.edu/gape/prospective_students/t
sjsu edu/gape/prospective students/t
est_requirements/index.htm
• Check your intended graduate
program department for details
sjsu.edu/gape/graduate_programs/in
dex.htm
dex htm for details

39. Why International Students Choose San José State University
Academic Excellence Exceptional Value
Ideal Location Career Success