Master of Science in Computer Science 

at San Francisco State University, San Francisco

International applicants must start the application process at San Francisco State University well in advance of the application deadlines of their preferred intakes to avoid unnecessary delays. Applicants must meet the basic eligibility criteria, which include meeting the academic requirements and proof of English language proficiency as per their program, and they must also submit the mandatory documents required for admission, such as academic records, LORs, SOPs, updated CV, etc. Applicants must then finally finish the application and pay the San Francisco State University application fee of USD 70 (INR 6.1 K), which is the same for both UG and PG courses. This fee is non-refundable.
(USD 1 = INR 87.31)

San Francisco State University offers PG programs in diverse specializations, such as Computer Science; Data Science and Artificial Intelligence; Electrical and Computer Engineering; Statistical Data Science; Biomedical Science; Mechanical Engineering; Mathematics; Civil Engineering, and more. The tuition cost for these programs is between INR 11L and INR 14L, insurance, and transportation costs are around INR 1.5L, and hostel and book supply cost is INR 12.9L and INR 91K respectively. Students can check the approximate cost from the below table:

SFSU offers an MS in Computer Science programme where students are taught about the different aspects of System theory and Software Development, which includes both research and project components for more practical learning in technical and communication skills. Graduates from this programme are well prepared for Software Engineering, Software Development, and research-driven roles. The average salaries of these graduates range from USD 47,700 to USD 108,100. The programme goes on for 18 months, and the tuition fees are around INR 13 L.

An unofficial source says, SFSU acceptance rate is 90%. This shows the university is easy during admission. Students should meet the basic qualification of their program, submit all the documents, and complete the application. In case students fail to submit all documents, the application will be considered incomplete and may get delayed.

San Francisco State University and Arizona State University are one of the top-ranked public universities of USA. San Francisco State University ranked #178 in 2024 among the National Univeristies according to the top-ranking publishers whereas, Arizona University ranked #105 hence securing a higher ranking than SFSU. Shiksha Study Abroad grading system has graded SFSU an overall grade of B and Arizona State University was graded an overall A. To determine which university is better there are multiple factors that need to be taken into consideration such as the tuition fee, programs offered, location, housing facilities, campus life, overall expenses, scholarships, and placements offered and many more.

The 2025-26 rates for accommodation on the San Francisco State University campus are given as follows: 

1 USD = INR 87.68 

Yes, Shiksha Counselling can guide students on document preparation and visa interview. Basically, while accessing the Shiksha counselling services, students are guided from initial college selection all the way up to get a successful student visa. Students will be assigned a dedicated counsellor who will remain in touch throughout the entire admission process.  

SFSU offers various courses to students according to their interests and career goals. Some of the most chosen programs by Indians are given below

Film and Media Studies
Communication/Speech and Rhetoric
Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
Ethnic Studies
Early Childhood Education

As per the unofficial source, San Francisco State University acceptance rate is 91%. This demonstrates that the university is extremely lenient during SFSU admissions. However, this does not imply that the university accepts each application received from students all across the world. The students must showcase their best performance in academics, score brilliant marks on standardized test scores, and prove their English language proficiency to grab a seat in the undergraduate and postgraduate programs of SFSU.

As per unofficial sources acceptance rate of San Francisco State University stands around 90% which shows that admission process is easy and university is lenient while admitting students. Applicants must make sure to meet academic requirements and English requirements as per basic eligibility criteria and submit the documents necessary for admission process. Applicants must refer to the official programme page for program-specific requirements if any.