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San José State University

San José, California, United StatesReviewed 22 October 2026

SJSU's College of Science computing bachelor's develops programming, systems and analytical skills at the San José main campus.

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SJSU's College of Science computing bachelor's develops programming, systems and analytical skills at the San José main campus.

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  1. BS Computer Science — College of Science, San José; regular-session degree
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Academic eligibility

  • International first-year applicants normally need a US-equivalent 3.0 GPA and three years of college-preparatory mathematics at C− or better.
  • Computer Science is impacted, so the competitive selection threshold can exceed the minimum.

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Language requirements

  • For this College of Science degree, IELTS 6.0 or an accepted equivalent.
  • Engineering degrees have a higher IELTS requirement; that separate threshold is not applied here.

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Study intakes

  • Fall first-year entry; the current international timetable covers fall 2027.

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Application deadlines

  • Fall 2027 international first-year applications close on 1 April 2027, with partial transcripts due 23 March and the international document deadline on 2 May.
  • Complete academic requirements by the end of spring; follow any earlier programme-specific instruction.

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International tuition

  • Fall 2026 undergraduate tuition and mandatory registration fees total US$4,776.50 for more than six units.
  • Nonresidents additionally pay US$471 for every enrolled unit.
  • Full-time F-1 study normally needs at least 12 units.
  • Insurance, living expenses and applicable course charges are additional; this is a semester rate, not an annual or whole-degree price.

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Scholarships & funding

  • The Global Spartan Scholarship competitively supports eligible new or continuing F-1 students.
  • New applicants need at least a 3.5 GPA and full-time enrolment; leadership and funding circumstances are assessed.
  • The checked new-student 2026 round ended 1 May; a subsequent deadline was not confirmed.

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What can international students study at San José State University?

Selected programme options include BS Computer Science — College of Science, San José; regular-session degree. 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 José State University?

International first-year applicants normally need a US-equivalent 3.0 GPA and three years of college-preparatory mathematics at C− or better. Computer Science is impacted, so the competitive selection threshold can exceed the minimum. For this College of Science degree, IELTS 6.0 or an accepted equivalent. Engineering degrees have a higher IELTS requirement; that separate threshold is not applied here.

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

Fall 2026 undergraduate tuition and mandatory registration fees total US$4,776.50 for more than six units. Nonresidents additionally pay US$471 for every enrolled unit. Full-time F-1 study normally needs at least 12 units. Insurance, living expenses and applicable course charges are additional; this is a semester rate, not an annual or whole-degree price. 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 José State University?

Fall 2027 international first-year applications close on 1 April 2027, with partial transcripts due 23 March and the international document deadline on 2 May. Complete academic requirements by the end of spring; follow any earlier programme-specific instruction. Fall first-year entry; the current international timetable covers fall 2027. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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