Study in Silicon Valley (in English) - ISEP Exchange
San Jose State University is a destination for dreamers, innovators and high achievers. SJSU sees countless new discoveries every day—from faculty members cutting-edge research to students who discover new passions in the classroom. San Jose State University is located in Silicon Valley, one of the most innovative regions in the world. SJSU is ideally positioned to address 21st-century challenges such as clean energy, healthcare technologies, smart transportation and cyber security. SJSU offers its 33,000 students 145 areas of study with an additional 108 concentrations, including many highly ranked and nationally recognized programs. Quality teaching and small classes are a priority at SJSU, where tenured professors teach introductory as well as advanced courses. San Jose was recently ranked the number one college destination among mid-sized metro areas.
Research opportunities may be available to students who are proactive about seeking them out.
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MEALS
Students will receive an additional stipend to be used on campus during Thanksgiving Break (Fall), Spring Break (Spring), and the week prior to courses starting when students' meal plans are not available.
*Calendar Year students are not eligible for ISEP housing or meal benefits over the summer break.
Course Description
View SJSU's Majors and Programs webpage for a description of the fields of study offered at SJSU.
Review the course catalog webpage for exact details on which courses are offered during each term. Fall course schedules are typically posted in April; Spring course schedules are typically posted in October.
Having difficulty finding course information? Contact your ISEP Student Advisor whose contact information can be found in your ISEP Dashboard.
Academics
Other Academic Conditions
San Jose State University requires all non-native English speakers to submit English assessments such as IELTS or TOEFL.
The following fields of study are closed to ISEP participants: nursing, animation, some art and design courses (especially digital media art), advanced computer graphics.
Graduate courses are not available to ISEP participants.
Please note that exchange students holding U.S. citizenship are not eligible to study at this institution.
San Jose State University is willing to accept Duolingo English test as an alternative to other English assessments such as TOEFL and IELTS.
PASSPORT: All students must have a valid passport to participate in this program. If you do not have a valid passport, we suggest you start the application process as soon as possible.
VISA: All non-U.S. citizens will be required to obtain a visa. For more information on the process and estimated cost, please review the ISEP Country Handbook here.
