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CSU California State University Channel Islands

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Programs and prices, tuition fees in CSU California State University Channel Islands

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Dates
All year round
18+
from 20830.00 $ / year
from 20830.00 $ / year
There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
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Undergraduate

  • Age: 17+ years old
  • Duration: 4-5 years.

Foreign applicants mainly prefer programs related to media, communications, biology, business and nursing. Courses prepare specialists with modern, relevant knowledge.

Dates
All year round
21+
from 17250.00 $ / year
from 17250.00 $ / year
There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
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Master

  • Age: 21+ year
  • Duration: 1-2 years.

Programs on biotechnology and business administration are popular: students receive advanced relevant knowledge that contributes to success in their work.

Description of CSU California State University Channel Islands

  • Founded: 2002
  • Location: Camarillo, California, USA
  • Language of instruction: English
  • Number of students: about 7,000.

CSU Channel Island is one of the youngest state universities in the United States, but popular and in demand among applicants around the world: it is taught by qualified teachers, a wide range of study programs is offered: art, applied physics, anthropology, economics, business industry, computer science, biology , education, medicine, mathematics and others. Since 2018, the faculty of mechatronics has been opened - a science that combines electronics, mechanics and computer technology.

The university cooperates with universities in other countries on exchange programs, helps capable students with limited finances: 4 out of 5 students receive financial assistance that compensates for part of the tuition fee. CSU Channel Island is a university with great ambitions, its graduates get great opportunities to start a successful career. The university has a number of prestigious awards:

  • 6th place in the nomination "Best colleges for youth" in 2018
  • 4th place in the nomination "Best College for Translators" in 2018
  • 8th place in the nomination "Best Nursing Programs" in 2019.

Educational process

Students can take advantage of a variety of additional services to enhance their academic experience: electives, career mentoring, adaptive curriculum, tutoring, and more.

Things to know about

In addition to students, the student villages are home to qualified staff and several trained therapy dogs who support students during the adaptation period, attend social events.

Accommodation, meals, prices

Foreign and nonresident students are offered accommodation on the university campus, with a lack of places you can rent a room or apartment in the city. Students eat in a cafe on the territory of the university - the prices in it are lower than in the institutions of the city.

Activities CSU California State University Channel Islands

The location of the university is very attractive: just 10 minutes walk are the cleanest beaches of the Pacific Ocean - students can relax, ride on water modes, surf and do other activities. On weekends, students are offered trips on exciting excursions to neighboring cities. Interesting clubs are open at the university to help you make new friends and develop talent.

Advantages

  • No5 in the US News & World Report ranking in the category "Social Mobility – Regional Universities of the West",
  • No24 among local higher institutions in terms of price-quality ratio in the Washington Monthly ranking,
  • R2 classification: "High research activity" – RCU Carnegie,
  • No11 in Niche's Best Liberal Arts Colleges in California,
  • More than 440 highly qualified teachers,
  • Active social life, including sports, art.

Facilities and equipment at CSU California State University Channel Islands

The university is located 25 miles from the famous city of Malibu. A young and modern university will appreciate the high-quality equipment: all rooms and rooms are equipped with comfortable furniture and necessary equipment. There are laboratories, a research center, a library, computer classes, and sports facilities in the territory.

Admission dates and extra charges

The academic year at the university is divided into 2 semesters. Additional costs amount to a considerable amount - you need to rely on payment for transport, entertainment and leisure, excursions and so on.

Enrolment process

The admission process consists of several stages:

  • Submission of the application, required documents,
  • Payment of the registration fee,
  • Passing an interview, possible tests,
  • Receiving an official response from the admissions committee,

Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol

The main requirement is knowledge of the English language and a subject subject: it is necessary to pass testing at admission. Otherwise, there are no difficulties, the list of required documents is standard.

Scholarships CSU California State University Channel Islands

Students can apply for a scholarship, grant, or loan. Scholarships are based on academic, athletic achievement and are renewable if good results are maintained, grants are based on need, and loans are available to all.

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Residence permits, citizenship and other services

  • Guardianship services during the studies
  • Student supervision

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Recommendations on when to apply

Language courses, schools and children's language camps Primary and secondary education - private schools Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA
- we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs)
- there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria)
- we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program,
- some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school)
- some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit)
- we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program,
- for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively

- recommended submission one year before the start of the program,
- the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities
- for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required
- for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program
- MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc.

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