San Diego State University

If you're into diverse landscapes, innovative culture, and endless opportunities, then San Diego State University could be perfect for your study abroad experience. Founded in 1897, SDSU is one of the oldest universities in California and one of the largest in the Cal State system, with a main campus in San Diego—one of America's best-weather cities. The campus is in the College Area neighborhood, about 15 minutes east of downtown San Diego. SDSU is a big school—over 35,000 students—so you get that full American university experience with Division I sports, Greek life, and tons of clubs and activities. The university has strong programs in business, engineering, public health, and international relations. The proximity to the Mexican border and San Diego's role as a major Pacific port gives certain programs (especially those related to international business or border studies) unique advantages. For international students, SDSU offers quintessential California life: near-perfect weather, beaches, Mexican food influence, and a laid-back Southern California attitude. The university has extensive experience with exchange students and good support systems. San Diego is expensive but less so than LA or the Bay Area, and the city is safe and relatively easy to navigate. The beach culture is real—people actually surf before class—and weekend trips to Los Angeles, Mexico, or California's deserts are all easy. The academic rigor is solid, and the semester abroad programs help international students navigate American university culture, which operates quite differently from most other systems.

Location

San Diego, United States

Founded: 1897

Type: Public

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