California Lutheran University

• Founded: 1959
• Location: Thousand Oaks, California, USA
• Language of instruction: English
• Number of students: about 5,000
• Rating in the USA: 563.

California Lutheran University is a small private university in one of the safest cities in the United States. It offers 37 specialties in the sectors: biology, chemistry, philosophy, economics, music, computer technology, art, politics and psychology. Students study in groups of up to 15 people - this approach allows you to take time for everyone.

Most of the teachers at the university have a degree, there are international exchange programs. One of the main principles here is the development of talents of all students: teachers communicate with everyone, help develop personal qualities. The University owns several prestigious awards in the field of education, is a member of honorary commissions and unions:

• National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
• Certified Financial Planning Standards Commission
• Board of Independent Colleges
• Commission of senior colleges and universities of the region and others.

The university has 4 departments: in Los Angeles, Oxnard, Westlake Village and in Thousand Oaks - all located in the state of California.

Additional academic support is available to all students from highly qualified instructors and staff of specialized departments: financial, career, research, and others.

California Lutheran University comprises several specialized colleges:

• Arts and Sciences,
• Management,
• Education,
• Psychology,
• Professional and Continuing Education,
• Theology.

The university also has research institutes and four satellite campuses where master's/doctoral students are trained and research is conducted.

The University is actively involved in regional and national research, supervises internal scientific work carried out by qualified employees of research institutes and students of all levels of education. Some of the areas of research institutes at California Lutheran University:

• Global interaction,
• Innovation, entrepreneurship,
• Equality, justice,
• Leadership in the non-profit sector,
• Economic research, forecasting,
• Public service, activity,
• Economics of social problems,
• Improving efficiency,
• Equality in education,
• Academic learning through community service.

In the early 1960s, students placed painted white rocks with small lanterns on Mount Clef, which were used as a beacon for airline pilots for the next ten years. The stones were laid out in the shape of the university's initials. Today, the illumination of the inscription is turned off, but the paint on the stones is regularly updated as a tribute to tradition.

Students are offered dormitory rooms near the university. If you wish, you can rent a separate apartment, which will cost an average of $ 1,000 per month. Students can eat in a cafe on the territory of the university and in other catering establishments of the city.

Students at California Lutheran University are members of more than one hundred interest clubs and participate in various sports programs. On their free days, they can go on excursions to neighboring cities, including Los Angeles, and relax on the Pacific Ocean.

• Accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, Council for Accreditation of Business Schools and Programs, Association of Theological Schools,
• Member of numerous academic organizations, including the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, Council of Independent Colleges, Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference NCAA Division III,
• More than 80 majors: approximately 44 primary and 48 additional (the register is updated regularly),
• Multinational student community with representatives from 40 states and more than 67 countries,
• High graduate employment rate,
• Average class size — 14 students,
• Active extracurricular life, including sports, creative, and social activities.

The university campus boasts developed equipment in an area of 225 acres:

• Arts Center
• Library
• Science Center
• Laboratories
• Multimedia cabinet
• Many sports facilities, including a swimming pool and 2 stadiums.

Each object has modern equipment and comfortable conditions for training, practical training and leisure. There are 21 sports teams at the university, most of them regularly win regional and state competitions

Studying at California Lutheran University is divided into semesters. Additional costs associated with leisure, utility bills, transport - our consultant will help to calculate the budget correctly.

Most of the admission process is organized online. Prospective students submit a completed registration form, pay an application fee, and undergo interviews; they may be offered tests in core subjects related to their chosen specialization. Based on the results of the entrance exams, the admissions committee compiles a list of enrolled candidates, who are provided with all the necessary information about upcoming studies.

According to statistics from recent years, approximately 94% of bachelor's graduates find employment in their field or continue their academic path in a master's program almost immediately after completing their studies.

For applicants, the standard requirements for admission are announced: passing tests, providing documents. More than half of applicants receive a place at the university: the main thing is to prepare well.

CLU supports students with dozens of scholarships and grants. Scholarships are awarded to students who excel in academics, creativity, science, and sports, while grants are awarded based on need.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision