Master's Programs

Contact
Admission and Student Recruitment
California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA 92407
Tel: 909-880-5212
Fax: 909-880-7021

General Information
Students can start in fall, winter, or spring. Admissions Tests: Required: TOEFL (minimum score: 500/paper; minimum score for ESL admission: 500/paper). Transfers accepted from institutions abroad. Housing On-campus housing guaranteed. Services International student adviser on campus. Full-time and part-time ESL programs on campus.

Pomona College, Claremont, CA USA

Contact
Dean of Admissions
Pomona College
Claremont, CA 91711
Tel: 909-621-8134

General Information
Students can start in fall. Admissions Tests: Required: SAT I or ACT, TOEFL (minimum score: 600/paper, 250/computer). Recommended: SAT II: Subject Tests. Transfers accepted from institutions abroad. Costs and Aid Tuition and fees (1999-2000) $23,170; room and board, $7750 (on campus). Housing On-campus housing guaranteed. Services International student adviser on campus.

Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles, CA USA

Contact
Dr. Reginald Brady 
bradyr@email.lacc.cc.ca.us

General Information
An earned high school diploma from a U.S. high school, or equivalent education elsewhere. A score of 450 or higher on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). Certification of your ability to pay non-resident tuition and enrollment fees (currently $146.00 US per unit), plus living and personal expenses for 12 months (approximately $6,500).  Personal and living expense certification is waived if you are, or will be, living with a U.S. sponsor who will certify that these expenses will be covered. $35.00 non-refundable application processing fee.

San Diego State University, San Diego, CA USA
http://www.sdsu.edu/

Contact
isc.resources@sdsu.edu
Admissions and Records
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA 92182-7455

General Information
An earned high school diploma from a U.S. high school, or equivalent education elsewhere. For students whose language is other than English, the scores of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) will be the basis for this evaluation. Score requirements  is 550 or higher or computer-based TOEFL of 213 or higher. A prospective student must have adequate financial resources to pay the full cost of undergraduate education at the University. You will be required to submit a financial statement verifying that you have at least $18,300 available for one academic year to cover the following estimated costs: Registration Fees:$1,932 per academic year* Tuition: $5,904 per academic year ($246 per unit) Books & Supplies: $ 648 per academic year Health Insurance: $ 600 for 12 months Room & Board: $6,710 for 12 months Personal Expenses: $2,536 for 12 months Graduate applications will be reviewed by the academic department to which they are applying. Graduate students must hold a United States bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, and have a minimum 3.0 undergraduate grade point average. Most graduate applicants must take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Business Administration applicants must take the Graduate Management (GMAT) instead. Check with the graduate advisor in your prospective department to determine their requirements. A US$55 non-refundable fee payable to the California State University

University of  California Berkeley, CA USA
http://www.berkeley.edu/

Contact
Services for International Students and Scholars (SISS)
2299 Piedmont Avenue (at International House)
UC Berkeley
Berkeley CA 94720-2321
Tel: (510) 642-2818
Fax:(510) 643-7289
siss@uclink.berkeley.edu

General Information
Students whose native language is not English and whose secondary or higher education was completed in a country where English is not the native language must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The minimum scores for admission to UC Berkeley are 550 on the paper-based TOEFL or 213 on the computer-based TOEFL. Most applicants to UC Berkeley achieve scores that are much higher than the minimum requirement. Test results must be received in the Office of Undergraduate Admission and Relations with Schools no later than January prior to the fall semester for which the student wishes to enroll. The SAT I: Reasoning Tests and SAT II: Subject Tests are required of all international freshman applicants. SAT tests are not required for transfer applicants. The SAT II: Subject Tests (total of three tests) must be completed in the areas of Writing, Mathematics (Level I, Level IC or Level IIC), and a third test in one of the following areas: English literature, foreign language, science, or social studies. Engineering applicants should take Mathematics Level IIC and the third SAT II subject test in a physical science. International students will need approximately $30,000 to cover expenses for one year at UC Berkeley. Tuition and fees are about $15,000 and living expenses are approximately $15,000. Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.

University of California Los Angeles, CA USA
http://www.saonet.ucla.edu/

Contact
UCLA Undergraduate Admissions
and Relations with Schools (UARS)
1147 Murphy Hall
Box 951436
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1436
ugadm@saonet.ucla.edu
http://www.gdnet.ucla.edu/prospective.html   (Graduate Addmission)

General Information
UCLA consistently ranks among the top research universities in the world. Among this prestigious group, it is the only university established in the 20th century. Our faculty are dedicated to teaching, to encouraging the intellectual growth and spirit of inquiry among their students, and to continuing their own scholarly pursuits.A proficiency in English will be critical to your success. UCLA is now requiring the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for all international students coming from non-English speaking countries. When you take the exam, have your scores forwarded by the testing service to the UCLA Admissions Office. Estimated Cost per Academic Year for Non-residents of California* Tuition and fees $12,800, Room and board $12,100*Fees are subject to change without notice. UCLA also requires that all international students on non-immigrant visas have adequate medical insurance during all periods of enrollment. Information about these requirements will be sent to admitted students.To be considered for admission to UCLA, international students must have completed secondary school with a superior average in academic subjects and have earned a certificate of completion which enables the student to be admitted to a university in the home country.

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA USA

General Informaiton

Office for International Services
Through a broad range of services, the Office of International Services assists the more than 5,000 non-immigrant students, scholars, faculty and staff associated with the University of Southern California in achieving their educational, professional and personal objectives. In addition, academic departments and research units receive assistance from OIS in completing the immigration formalities for hiring foreign nationals for both short-term and career appointments. OIS recognizes the many benefits of international educational exchange, and promotes these benefits both within the university and the local community. On campus, OIS aims to provide opportunities for interaction among international and domestic students, scholars, faculty and staff through programs and activities with an international and intercultural focus

California State University Long Beach, CA USA
http://www.csulb.edu/

Contact
Paul M. Lewis, Director
intladm@csulb.edu
Center for International Education
International Admissions Office, SS/A 201
California State University, Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840-0109, USA
Tel: (562) 985-5476
Fax: (562) 985-1725

General Information
An earned high school diploma from a U.S. high school, or equivalent education elsewhere. A score of 450 or higher on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). Certification of your ability to pay non-resident tuition and enrollment fees, plus living and personal expenses for 12 months.  Personal and living expense certification is waived if you are, or will be, living with a U.S. sponsor who will certify that these expenses will be covered. $55.00 non-refundable application processing fee.

California State University, Northridge, CA USA
http://www.csun.edu/

Contact
Office of Admissions and Records
CSU, Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8207

General Information
An earned high school diploma from a U.S. high school, or equivalent education elsewhere. A score of 450 or higher on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). Certification of your ability to pay non-resident tuition and enrollment fees, plus living and personal expenses for 12 months (undergraduates must show $17,533 in support and graduate applicants need to show $16,057).  Personal and living expense certification is waived if you are, or will be, living with a U.S. sponsor who will certify that these expenses will be covered. $55.00 non-refundable application processing fee. The Financial Affidavit can be downloaded from the online Northridge Application package.All applicants who native language is not English are required to present an official score report of their TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) exam: 500 (or 173 on the computer-based test) is the minimum score accepted for those working toward Bachelors degree. 550 (or 213 on the computer-based test) is the minimum score required of Graduate and Second Bachelor degree candidates.

University of San Diego, CA. USA

Contact
Associate Director of Admissions
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA 92110
Tel: 619-260-4506
Fax: 619-260-6836

General Information
Students can start in fall, spring, or summer. Admissions Tests: Required: SAT I or ACT, TOEFL (minimum score: 550/paper, 213/computer). Recommended: SAT I. Transfers accepted from institutions abroad. Costs and Aid Tuition and fees (1999-2000) $17,888; room and board, $7600 (on campus). Housing On-campus housing guaranteed. Services International student adviser on campus. ESL program at cooperating institution.

University of San Francisco, CA USA

Contact
Associate Director of Admission
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA 94117-1046
Tel: 415-422-6563
Fax: 415-422-2217

General Information 
Students can start in fall or spring. Admissions Tests: Required: TOEFL (minimum score: 550/paper, 213/computer; minimum score for ESL admission: 460/paper, 140/computer). Recommended: SAT I. Transfers accepted from institutions abroad. Costs and Aid Tuition and fees (1999-2000) $17,910; room and board, $7838 (on campus); room only, $4800 (on campus). Housing On-campus housing guaranteed. Services International student adviser on campus. Full-time and part-time ESL programs on campus.