California

The cost of attending the California Institute of Technology can vary depending on the main factors such as course, level of study (UG and PG) and accommodation status. However, International students considering this university could be a little higher than compared to US  citizens. The UG programme Academic tuition fee for international students is around ( INR 44.8 L - 46.3 L ) per annum, depending on the course. It’s (INR 43.1 L - 48 L) for PG programs

The University of California Santa Cruz offers more than 100 degree programs at undergraduate and graduate levels to international students. Students have to apply via the UC Santa Cruz application system. The application fee for UG and PG courses are-

• UG: USD 95 or INR 9k
• PG: USD 155 or INR 14.8k

The University California, Santa Cruz is one of the best public universities in the U.S. As per U.S. News, UC Santa Cruz ranks at #43 in the Top Public schools category in 2026. Whereas, in the National Universities category, this university ranks at #88 in 2026. 

California State University, LA is a comprehensive public university which offers 100 academic programs in 55 majors in seven colleges. The wide variety of courses ranges over subjects such as Computer Science, Anthropology, Geology, Food Science and Technology, Mathematics, Communication, Music and many more. The nationally-recognized programs include Business (Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, and Marketing), Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil) and Nursing.

California State University’s rank falls in the range #1401+ in Qs World University Rankings. Its ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities West, #24.

San Diego State University's ranking in the 2022-2023 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities is #151. SDSU has been ranked in the top 35 in the US for ethnic diversity by US News. SDSU is nationally recognised for academic excellence and has been ranked 65 among public universities in the US by US News.

SDSU is nationally recognised for academic excellence and has been ranked 65 among public universities in the US by US News. Also, US News has ranked it #151 in its national university ranking for 2023. SDSU has been ranked in the top 35 in the US for ethnic diversity by US News.

International students are required to submit the following details while applying to San Diego State.

• Completion of high school/secondary level.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 (B grade or 80 percent) or higher.
• English Proficiency proof:
  • TOEFL – Passing score is 80 iBT/550 paper or higher.
  • IELTS – Passing overall score is 6.5 or higher.
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) – Passing score is 58 or higher.
  • Duolingo English Test score of 105 or higher

The rankings for Business and Science courses at CSUS are given as follows:

Some of the national rankings of Sacramento State University are given as follows:

·       CSU Sacramento is the 4^th most diverse university in the western United States according to the US News and World Report 2019

·       The university ranks 20^th overall out of all public universities in the western United States according to the US News and World Report 2019

·       CSUS has been ranked at #43 in the Regional Universities in the West according to the US News and World Report 2021