California

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