Through the College of Liberal & Creative Arts students will be prepared for an increasingly global culture in which they will influence contemporary spaces, media, and social interactions.
SFSU / IY1 / Liberal and Creative ArtsLocated in the city of San Francisco across two campuses, San Francisco State University (SF State) is one of the most desirable places to study in America.
Located in the city of San Francisco across two campuses, San Francisco State University (SF State) is one of the most desirable places to study in America.
Top 20
colleges in US for best location
No 3
in US for intramural sports
16
Academy Award winners among SF State alumni
49
Emmy winners among SF State alumni
21
Pulitzer Prize winners among SF State alumni
Top 25
Universities in US for Social Mobility
International Year One offers a mix of credit-bearing SF State courses and non-credit courses designed to boost your English language study skills.
International Year One allows students to take credited SF State preparation courses alongside additional academic and English language instruction. The combination of courses you take depends on your level of English language skills at the outset:
Through the College of Liberal & Creative Arts students will be prepared for an increasingly global culture in which they will influence contemporary spaces, media, and social interactions.
SFSU / IY1 / Liberal and Creative ArtsThe core values of the GCOE are reflected in the SF State Strategic Plan: Courage, Life of the Mind, Equity, Community, and Resilience. These values resonate with the GCOE and our commitment to social justice. We embrace these five values and have adapted them to align with the mission of the GCOE.
SFSU / IY1 / EducationA public urban business school that applies sustainability and ethical perspectives to the understanding of business practice, global leadership, innovation, the economy, and society.
SFSU / IY1 / BusinessThe College is committed to innovative teaching, scholarship, and service that inspires leadership for positive social change.
SFSU / IY1 / Health and Social SciencesThe College of Science and Engineering is committed to providing superior scientific, engineering, and mathematical education in the context of a major urban university with a liberal arts tradition.
SFSU / IY1 / Science and EngineeringThe College of Ethnic Studies embraces racial difference and diversity through the coursers and on-campus.
SFSU / IY1 / Ethic StudiesWhatever your passions, you’ll never run out of ways to get involved at SF State.
There are more than 200 clubs, focused on everything from politics to sports and religious organisations.
Extra-curricular activities are a great chance to build deeper connections with your peers by participating in smaller communities based on mutual interests. They can add a great deal to your time at SF State and can even help give you a broader perspective on your studies!
Whether you play competitive sport or simply want to try out a new pastime, there is a club for everyone at SF State. Whatever your confidence level every SF State student the opportunity to enjoy and take part in sports. The university is ranked 3rd in the US for intramural (intra-university) sports, but is also active in external competitions.
Studying in San Francisco is the experience of a lifetime - and it provides opportunities no other city can.
Discover the range of courses the San Francisco State University can offer you.
From the moment you arrive at SF State, the Career Services and Leadership Development Center can help transform you into a highly employable professional.
These include a fall and spring career fair, a part-time job fair, and a graduate school fair. We also offer a wide variety of workshops to all current SF State students and alumni.
The Career Service provides a number of careers-oriented webinars, as well as written and video guides on how to write resumes, apply for internships and approach graduate school admissions. Face-to-face practice interviews in various fields are also offered.
Collaborations with strategic partners like Genentech and the CSU Entertainment Alliance create many opportunities for students in the state’s top industries.
The President’s Leadership Fellows Course helps students develop soft skills including resume writing, interview skills and networking. Workshops are also provided on leadership, teamwork, critical thinking, unconscious bias and emotional intelligence. Alternatively, the VC Fast Pitch conference gives students a chance to pitch their ideas to venture capitalists and angel investors: to date, it has won millions of dollars in investment for student and graduate startups.
Part of the Career Service & Leadership Development Center’s mission is to develop visionary, goal-driven and actionoriented student leaders. Because there is no one-sizefits- all leadership style, we aim to empower each student with the ability to access their own unique identity as a leader. Students will develop lifelong skills through character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge and career preparation.
Study Rote | Intake | Admissions Deadline |
Arrival to SF State |
Orientation | First Day of Classes |
2023 | January | Monday, November 15 | Monday, January 23 | Wednesday, January 25 | Monday, January 30 |
International Year One – Tuition Fees |
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Number of Semesters | IELTS entry | Program cost* | ||||||
3 Semesters | 4.5 entry |
$30,000 |
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2 Semesters | 5.0 entry |
$27,500 | ||||||
2 Semesters | 5.5+ entry |
$25,000 |
*Tuition list current for 2023 and will be subject to increase each year. For most update to date program costs
please visit the International Year one at SF State website.
Applying is easy. Complete the online application form and follow the instructions. If you have any queries please contact us.
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