San Francisco Bay

Much of the northern-most region in California is rural, with nature preserves, redwood and other forests, and lots of trails. The area’s cities have fine dining, music festivals, and wineries to enjoy. The North Coast’s climate ranges from mild winters and summers toward the coast and hot summers and snowy winters inland.

San Francisco Bay University

Here at San Francisco Bay University (SFBU), our goal is to ensure our students receive a world-class education. We are proud to stand as one of the top California universities and colleges offering educational excellence and fostering socially responsible students in an inclusive atmosphere. Professionals in their fields, SFBU’s faculty are committed to developing their students’ knowledge and skills. SFBU keeps its tuition affordable to enable students of diverse backgrounds to enroll; our plentiful and sizable scholarships make tuition and housing even more affordable. SFBU provides practical experience and helps students build a variety of skills that lead to career success.

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UCSC Silicon Valley Extension

Located in Silicon Valley, UC Santa Cruz Professional Education maintains ongoing partnerships with regional companies, workforce development programs, professional associations, and international partners, and offers accredited courses. As part of the University of California, UCSC Silicon Valley Extension is certified by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

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San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley

The San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley (SMCSV) are a group of three fully accredited two-year community colleges located in the heart of Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area: Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College. Our colleges offer the first two years of higher education in a wide variety of degree and transfer programs, as well as one year certificate programs. Completion of a SMCSV associate degree guarantees admission to one of over 140 partner universities throughout the U.S. and worldwide. Each of our campuses is located in small and safe communities with easy access to San Francisco, San Jose, SFO international airport and other very famous tourist destinations. With particular strength in STEM subjects, taught by experienced industry-leading professionals, our students gain access to internships in local technology, innovation industries and commercial sectors. Our tuition is very affordable compared to 4-year universities in the U.S. Housing assistance is available through our own Homestay Referral Program.  

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Foothill + De Anza Colleges

Foothill College and De Anza College are two community colleges located in Silicon Valley, near San Francisco. Regarded as top two communit colleges in California with outstanding transfer rates, offering 100+ majors, we are on quarter system with three admission cycles: Fall, Winter, and Spring.

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California State University, East Bay

Located in the beautiful and culturally diverse San Francisco Bay Area, California State University, East Bay offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees as well as non-degree programs.

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UC Berkeley Extension – Berkeley Global

UC Berkeley Extension is the continuing education branch of the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley). Our department offers short term study-abroad programs for undergraduates, graduates, and professionals.

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University of California, Berkeley Summer Sessions

Berkeley Summer Sessions offers more than 600 courses each summer, in a wide variety of disciplines.

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Mission College

Mission College is a community college located in the heart of Silicon Valley.

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Santa Rosa Junior College

Located in beautiful northern California, Santa Rosa Junior College has been providing affordable academic excellence since 1918.

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San Francisco State University

“Welcome to San Francisco State where we pride ourselves on providing all students access to a premier public education.” – Lynn Mahoney, Ph.D., President

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University of California, Berkeley Summer Sessions

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Santa Rosa Junior College

San Francisco State University

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