Masters of Science in Software Engineering 

at SJSU USA, San Jose

San Jose State University ranks in the Top 50 Washington Monthly's 2023 Master's University rankings and #14 among California Universities. Furthermore, SJSU ranks in Tier 1 – the top 20% of the universities in the U.S., according to the Third Way's 2023 Economic Mobility Index. Also, this university ranks #1 for Career Outcomes for international students in the F1 Hire 2025 National Rankings. Money Magazine ranked SJSU 4.5 out of 5 stars.

International UG applicants must have the equivalent of U.S. 3.0 GPA or an average of B grades. Here are the application requirements. Apart from this, submit the English language proficiency score and official secondary transcripts and other documents. In the case of ELP test score, IELTS / TOEFL / PTE / Duolingo scores are accepted.

Wall Street Journal ranks San Jose State University at #4 Public School in the US. In other rankings by a top-ranking publisher, SJSU ranks #4 in the Regional Universities West category, #3 among Top Public Schools – Regional Universities (West) and #11 among Best Value – Regional Universities (West) in 2025, acknowledging its affordability and high-quality education.

SJSU is recognised as the leader of graduates entering the Silicon Valley workforce. It offers the opportunity to connect directly with a few of the world’s leading companies. Students at this university come from over 100 different countries and backgrounds. Also, the university is the #1 public university in the West for best value, according to a top-ranking publisher. On top of this, the university ranks at #17 in the US for the colleges with the ‘Best Return on Investment’, according to Best Colleges.

As per a student review on an unofficial source, the professors at San Jose State University are incredible. They are helpful and encouraging. The university has recreation center where there are pool tables, bowling alley, etc. There are a number of clubs from all sorts of interests from Chess to Photography. The university offers a number of majors to choose from. There are 250 areas of study at the university. On Shiksha, a few of the feedbacks of students who studied at SJSU are:

• The curriculum is very challenging at this university and the professors are equally competent
• Student life at SJSU is fun with a lot of events and activities to explore. There are ethnic groups, resource groups, and an Indian student organisation that conducts all Indian ethnic festivals
• Campus security is good

Over 300 courses are offered by SJSU. The courses are offered at the UG and PG level. The popular majors for which this university is known are:

• Engineering
• Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
• Visual and Performing Arts
• Psychology
• Health Professions and Related Programs
• Social Sciences
• Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

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

In the Forbes America’s Top College 2023 list, SJSU ranks among #10 public universities in California and #37 among public universities in the US.

• The university also ranks in the Top 50 Washington Monthly's Master’s University Rankings
• SJSU ranks in Tier 1- the top 20% of the universities in the US in the Third Way’s 2023 Economic Mobility Index

Furthermore, in June 2024, Money Magazine ranked SJSU 4.5 out of 5 stars. This is a high mark among 736 colleges. Earlier this year, the Wall Street Journal placed SJSU at #4 in 2025 among the public universities in the US for accounting salaries for graduates.

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.

During its more than 160 year history, some of the recent achievements of SJSU are:

• #1 for Career Outcomes for International Students – F1 Hire 2025 National Rankings
• #4 Regional Universities West in 2025 – Popular Ranking Publisher
• #4 Wall Street Journal 2025 – National Rankings
• Scored 4.5 stars out of 5 in rating system for Best Colleges – Money Magazine 2024 National Rankings