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San Francisco State University

San Francisco, California, United StatesReviewed 22 October 2026

SF State's Holloway Avenue computing degree combines software development with mathematics, physics and computer systems, including team-based engineering work.

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SF State's Holloway Avenue computing degree combines software development with mathematics, physics and computer systems, including team-based engineering work.

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  1. BS Computer Science — San Francisco main campus
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Academic eligibility

  • Applicants educated outside the US normally need 12 years of schooling, home-country university-entry eligibility and at least a 2.5/4.0 academic GPA.
  • The programme expects two years of algebra and a semester of trigonometry; geometry and physics are strongly encouraged.

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Language requirements

  • IELTS 6.0 or an approved equivalent; qualifying prior English instruction may satisfy the requirement.

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Study intakes

  • Fall in August; spring admission depends on the programme and applicant category.

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Application deadlines

  • For fall 2027, international applications close 1 May 2027.
  • Impacted-major priority is 30 November 2026.
  • The published acceptance/deposit date is also 1 May, so do not delay an overseas application to the final day; document deadlines are separate.

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International tuition

  • For 2026/27 fall and spring, undergraduate tuition is US$3,419 per semester above six units, plus mandatory campus fees and US$471 nonresident tuition per enrolled unit.
  • Insurance, course charges and living expenses are additional.
  • The lower part-time tariff is not the normal F-1 study budget.

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Scholarships & funding

  • International students can compete for awards whose citizenship condition allows them, but available funding is limited.
  • Check each campus or computing award's academic, enrolment and financial criteria; there is no universal international tuition waiver.

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What can international students study at San Francisco State University?

Selected programme options include BS Computer Science — San Francisco main campus. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for San Francisco State University?

Applicants educated outside the US normally need 12 years of schooling, home-country university-entry eligibility and at least a 2.5/4.0 academic GPA. The programme expects two years of algebra and a semester of trigonometry; geometry and physics are strongly encouraged. IELTS 6.0 or an approved equivalent; qualifying prior English instruction may satisfy the requirement.

How much are international tuition fees at San Francisco State University?

For 2026/27 fall and spring, undergraduate tuition is US$3,419 per semester above six units, plus mandatory campus fees and US$471 nonresident tuition per enrolled unit. Insurance, course charges and living expenses are additional. The lower part-time tariff is not the normal F-1 study budget. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for San Francisco State University?

For fall 2027, international applications close 1 May 2027. Impacted-major priority is 30 November 2026. The published acceptance/deposit date is also 1 May, so do not delay an overseas application to the final day; document deadlines are separate. Fall in August; spring admission depends on the programme and applicant category. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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