Universities in State of California

In the 1960s, the California Master Plan for Higher Education was developed: it became the foundation for the educational system of California and helped to form one of the most effective educational structures in the world. This plan opened up access to public universities for local students, improved the level and diversity of educational courses, and facilitated cooperation between institutions within the framework of joint networks with a centralized authority.

Private universities also play a key role in the state's education system, as they are in high demand among international students because they offer unique educational programs and standards that align with a plan that promotes diversity in the educational process. Such a strategy contributes to the comprehensive development of students and provides an opportunity to receive high-quality practice.

The list of popular universities in California includes:

• Stanford University,
• California Institute of Technology,
• University of Southern California,
• University of California, Berkeley,
• University of California, Los Angeles,
• Santa Clara University.

In total, there are approximately 350 accredited institutions of higher education in the state.

The main advantage of studying at the universities of the state is in the unique educational programs that are developed with special care. This explains why students at California universities are highly valued by employers around the world, starting a successful job as soon as they graduate. Graduates of local universities have maximum opportunities for employment in high-ranking positions, and their annual salary can significantly exceed the income of graduates of other states. In addition, studying at California institutions has other advantages:

• convenient location in geographical terms,
• Strong R&D base,
• many opportunities for versatile recreation,
• hundreds of attractions and entertainment outside of school hours.

For students who are considering studying in the field of information technology in the United States, the choice of California will be the best, since the state is home to the world's most famous IT center - Silicon Valley, where the headquarters of companies such as Apple, Facebook, and eBay are located. The presence of such a strong technical base in the state gives students of local higher schools many opportunities for future employment - the owners of the world's leading companies are always open to finding educated and ambitious specialists.

For admission to most undergraduate courses, the applicant must do the following:

• write an application for admission and a motivation letter,
• make an initial payment (registration or part of the tuition fee),
• provide a school leaving certificate,
• provide proof of the level of English ( TOEFL results with a score of at least 80, IELTS with a score of at least 6.5 or DuoLingo English Test with a score of at least 115 — each university sets the standards independently),
• issue a certificate of financial security or a sponsorship letter.

For admission to the Master's courses, the applicant must provide the Admissions Committee with the following documents:

• Bachelor's degree diploma,
• Certificate of English proficiency (IELTS with a score of at least 6.5 or TOEFL with a score of at least 100 or DuoLingo English Test with a score of at least 100),
• GMAT/GRE results,
• motivational essay.

To apply for doctoral studies, the applicant will need:

• a master's degree diploma with a GPA of at least 4.5 out of 5.0,
• options for a topic for scientific research, the ability and desire to write a dissertation and defend it in the future.