Master of Science in Computer Science 

at SJSU USA, San Jose

The minimum required cumulative GPA for undergraduates is 3 and 2.5 for graduates on the 4-point scale. Students with a 3.3 GPA surely get admission to UG or PG programs if they follow the other required eligibility requirements. Students must have proof of high school completion in case of UG and a bachelor’s degree for pursuing a PG at SJSU. 

The San Jose State University acceptance rate is 85% which suggests that it is a relatively less competitive institution, with many applicants for more spots in its various programs. Early application can be a primary benefit as it gives students a better chance of acceptance. So don’t wait for the last-minute deadlines. The sooner, the better for students applying to San Jose State University. 

San Jose State University ranks at #1 for Career Outcomes for international students in the F1 Hire 2025 National Rankings. Money Magazine ranked SJSU 4.5 out of 5 stars. This university is also ranked at #5 in the Wall Street 2026 National Rankings. U.S. News has ranked this university at #4 in the Regional University West categoty in 2026. 

SJSU MSc in CS course is 2 years. This course is available to students with a bachelor's degree in CS or a related discipline. A few of the reasons that make this course a good one for further studies are:

• This graduate course is designed in such a way that students are going to gain experience working on original projects of substance, preparing students for employment at an advanced level
• Small classes and research projects that will give students one-on-one contact with the university's faculty
• Special topic courses are offered by faculty from major Silicon Valley companies such as IBM and Google

San Jose State University is one of the most vibrant and culturally diverse universities in the United States. It is very popular and one of the most sought-after universities among international students. Currently, the university is home to more than 3,500 international students from over 100 countries. The university has reached the pinnacle of excellence during its more than 160-year history.

A few of the Indian student reviews at SJSU are:

• Good learning experience for shaping the career. To get the part-time jobs, students can reach out to professors for TA's and RA's as this helps boost their experience at the university academically
• The classes at SJSU are engaging and interactive
• The best thing about this university is its location. The fact that it is located in the heart of Silicon Valley, means it is also super convenient for the local industry
• SJSU's campus is diverse and vibrant
• Great university to study and great opportunity to grow professionally. Also note, there are well-connected train and bus services around the campus and they cover a fair bit of the city. For students, these are free as well. Additionally, there is an option for Baywheels cycles to go from place to place

There are around 3,200+ international students at San Jose State University, hailing from more than 100 countries. About 2,000 students at this university engage in practical training experiences after the completion of SJSU degrees through OPT and STEM OPT employment authorization. In total, there are 36,000+ students enrolled at this university. Also, note that this university ranks at #1 for career outcomes for international students according to F1 Hire 2025 National Rankings.

No, SJSU does not accept every student applying for different courses. They follow a holistic approach during admission that involves various factors on which they make decisions. Some crucial factors are academic GPA and the rigor of secondary high school records. Students who fulfill the basic eligibility, score decent in academics and have a good grip on the English language get easy acceptance at San Jose State University.

The first-year tuition fee to study MS at SJSU will be around INR 6 Lacs - INR 27 lakh. The tuition fees vary as per the MS courses. Besides the tuition fee, students are required to pay the cost of living too. The cost of living for graduate students is given as follows:

• Living expenses: USD 26,490 (Around INR 23.4 lakh)
• Medical insurance: USD 2,250 (Around INR 2 lakh)

The UG students at San Jose State Uni have to pay the tuition fee of around USD 20,538. PG students of this university have a tuition fee of around USD 19,422. Given below are the other expenses that students have to pay: 

• Living expenses: USD 26,490
• Medical insurance: USD 2,250