San Jose State University Eligibility

The selection for Global Spartan Scholarship is based on a comprehensive and holistic review of application materials, including written essays, test scores, GPA, and other evidence of scholastic ability and academic achievement. The eligibility criteria is given as follows:

• The applicants must have an F1-status and maintain this status
• The applicants must be enrolled full-time with 12 units as an UG or 9 units as a graduate student
• Must have a minimum of SJSU GPA of 3.5 (for graduate students) and 3.3 for (UG students)
• Must have completed at least one semester at San Jose State University at the time of application
• Must be an active student at SJSU for the following academic year

The entry criteria for the MSCS programme at the university require applicants to have at least a bachelor’s degree in computer Science or its equivalent. A recent bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited university generally fulfils the course requirements. However, applicants lacking prerequisite course knowledge may be admitted conditionally if there is sufficient space. Additionally, a three-year bachelor’s degree is accepted. The university accepts TOEFL scores of 80/120, PTE scores of 53/90, or IELTS scores of 6.5/9 for English Language proficiency. Below table are  the entry requirements for Masters in Science course at San Jose State University: 

Below are the applications for Undergraduate ad Postgraduate applicants: 

Undergraduate Application Process for Indian Students 

Step 1: You can apply through common applicants or the SJSU application portal i.e CSU Cal State Apply application.  

Step 2: Go to the website and select the course you are interested in.

Step 3: Make sure you meet the Entry requirements (Such as Academic qualifications, English proficiency, etc.)

Step 4: Once you decide on the course, submit documents such as SOP, Transcripts and personal statements ( might vary depending on the course).  

Step 5: You can track the application's progress through the Official portal of SJSU. 

Step 6: Applicants must keep checking the official portal for their application status. However, the university also mails its applicants for additional requirments/missing docs.

Step 7: Applicants must log into the official website, select MY SJSU tile and navigate to self-service> Students Center> Application Status. 

Postgraduate Application Process for Indian Students 

Step 1: You can apply through the SJSU application portal i.e CSU Cal State Apply application. 

Step 2: Go to the website and select the course you are interested in.

Step 3: Make sure you meet the Entry requirements (Such as Academic qualifications, English proficiency, etc.)

Step 4: Once you decide on the course, submit documents such as SOP, Transcripts and personal statements ( might vary depending on the course).  

Step 5: You can track the application's progress through the Official portal of SJSU. 

Step 6: Applicants must keep checking the official portal for their application status. However, the university also mails its applicants for additional requirments/missing docs. 

Step 7: Applicants must submit the Declaration of Finance Form

Step 8: Applicants must also submit a Bank letter or Bank Statement by the post document deadline that meets requirements.

Step 9: Applicants must log into the official website, select MY SJSU tile and navigate to self-service> Students Center> Application Status.

GRE scores are not required for students with an undergraduate degree from an ABET-accredited degree program. However, students whose colleges are accredited degree programs must give the GRE. The following minimum scores are required to be considered for admission into the MS Software Engineering program: 

• Quantitative + Verbal (GRE Q=V) score = 294 or higher 
• Analytical Writing (GRE AWA) score= of 3.0 or higher 

Below are important notes that the applicants must go through:

• GRE is an important factor for admission evaluation and continues to be a requirement during the pandemic 
• Applications with GRE q+v under 294 will be denied
• Applications with GRE  AWA scores under 3.0 will be Denied 
• A GRE q+v score higher than 294 may be required for successful admission.
• Applicants who have at least five years of professional software development experience following completion of their Undergraduate degree and prior to the opening of admissions for the academic term where the application is being made, applicants can request a GRE test waiver by sending a detailed resume to the admission office. 

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SJSU offers various types of courses such as degree programs, certificates and diploma courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. International students are required to meet the minimum admission requirements to get into the university. The admission requirements for international students may vary from course to course and depend on the type of course. Check below San Jose State University admission requirements for international students:

SJSU Undergraduate Requirements

• A minimum of 3.0 GPA or equivalent
• English language requirement
• Official secondary school transcripts
• SAT/ACT

SJSU Graduate Requirements

• U.S. bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognised university
• A minimum of 2.5 GPA or equivalent
• English language requirement
• GRE/GMAT
• Statement of purpose
• Letter of recommendations