San Francisco State University

San Francisco State University is a public university in San Francisco, which is among the TOP 25 American universities in terms of social mobility index. It trains modern specialists in the fields of business, management, education, journalism, science, technology, and art.

San Francisco State University is a prestigious American university that was founded in 1899. Today there are 27,000 students from around the world. The university is among the TOP 20 national universities with the best location according to Niche and offers bachelor's programs in 72 areas.

The best confirmation of the high quality of education at SF State is the achievements of graduates. This university trained 16 «Oscar» award winners, 49 «Emmy» award winners, 21 Pulitzer Prize winners, and NASA astronauts.

Benefits:

• Wide range of academic programs. Students have access to numerous specialties in such areas as social sciences, humanities, exact and natural sciences, engineering, healthcare, entrepreneurship, and education.
• Support for a student relations specialist. During the first year of study, international students can count on assistance on academic and personal issues related to adaptation to life in another country.
• International campus. SF State has many nationalities, cultures, and faiths. The university guarantees a comfortable environment and a friendly atmosphere for each student, which greatly simplifies the adaptation process.
• Rich extracurricular life. In addition to classes, students take part in more than 200 clubs, clubs and sports sections, and regularly visit theaters, museums, and concert halls in San Francisco.
• Modern comfortable student residences. During their studies, students live in one, two, three or four-bed apartments with all amenities.

SF State is located in San Francisco, which provides students with unique opportunities to realize their potential and successfully find employment. The metropolis is considered one of the world's leading cities in which innovative technologies and successful startups are born.

San Francisco is:

• scenic nature and mild Pacific climate;
• a small town in which it is convenient to travel on foot or by bicycle;
• location for 30 international financial institutions, six Fortune 500 companies. There are offices for Twitter, Airbnb, Uber, Lyft.
• also nearby is Silicon Valley, which houses the headquarters of Apple, Facebook, Google, Tesla;
• legendary attractions, including the Golden Gate, Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, Zoo;
• location of San Francisco International Airport 10 miles from the city.

In Best Colleges is Regional Universities West 2022, SF State was ranked 29th.
It also occupies the top positions in such ratings:

• Best Colleges for Veterans - 13th;
• Top Performers on Social Mobility - 11th place;
• Top Public Schools - 11th place;
• Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs - 62nd place;
• Nursing - 120th place.

International Year One

International Year One is a special first-year program that is designed for international students. It is aimed at improving academic English skills, specialized disciplines and preparing for further higher education. The program is being implemented through the joint efforts of SF State and Oxford International.

International Year One students access all university facilities from the first day of their studies. Throughout the program, they undergo a wide range of credit courses, and after completing their studies, they immediately move on to the second year of university in their chosen specialty. Training is carried out in small groups of up to 18 people.

Under the International Year One program, students study

• humanities, arts;
• ethnic studies;
• science, technology;
• social sciences, health;
• business;
• education and other areas.

An important feature of the program is comprehensive support for foreign students. The university team not only advises the student on academic issues, but also helps eliminate any administrative or everyday difficulties.

Bachelor's programs

The university offers 72 undergraduate majors, among which STEM fields are represented. Students can earn degrees such as

1. Bachelor of Arts by destination:

• humanities, art (anthropology, art, history, languages, journalism, music, philosophy. political science, theater, etc.);
• ethnic Studies (African, Hispanic, Asian American, American Indian Studies);
• science and technology (geography, mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry);
• social sciences, healthcare (sociology, criminal justice, urban studies, etc.);
• business.

2. Bachelor of Science by destination:

• social sciences, health (environmental research, health education, nutrition and nutrition);
• science and technology (higher mathematics, biochemistry, computer sciences, various areas of engineering);
• business (accounting, information systems, international business, management, marketing);
• humanities, arts (industrial design, visual communication);
• education (speech, language and auditory sciences).

On the territory of the university there are more than 200 clubs in various areas from science and sports to religious associations and political clubs. The university regularly hosts cultural and sporting events - concerts, master classes, fairs, competitions, which are designed to establish communication between students and unlock their potential.

Sf State it ranks ninth in the national ranking for in-person sports among American universities. Students are active in women's and men's track and field competitions within the NCAA II, CCAA, and RMAC associations.

Modern residences are offered for accommodation and accept students for 9 or 12 months:

• Mary Ward Hall;
• Mary Park Hall;
• Towers Junior Suites;
• Towers at Centennial Square;
• University Park North & South;
• Village at Centennial Square;
• Manzanita Square.

The rooms are inhabited by one to four students, showers and bathrooms are shared or individual, and it is possible to provide meals.

Tuition costs depend on the basic level of English proficiency, the duration of the program, and are

• 3 semesters (IELTS 4.5) - $26,100;
• 2 semesters (IELTS 5.0) - $23,300;
• 2 semesters (IELTS 5.5+) - $20,500.