January 2015
Every year, the number of international students in the US rises as more and more students choose the Unites States as the place they wanted to broaden their experience and continue their education. In fact, the US is now the most popular country for international students.
More than 55,000 international students are enrolled in California educational institutions, making "the Golden State" the most popular place for international students who wish to continue their education in the United States.
California University is home to more than 1,300 higher-education institutions that offer all types of degrees: certificates, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees.
University California is an international epicentre for the entertainment, information, education, and technology industries. California also provides high quality and affordable programs that focus on Engineering and Technology. Because of its size, California is a large state allowing students to choose just about any field of study.
While many factors influence a student's decision to study here, these are three major reasons to consider for selecting California as your destination for continuing education.
1. A Variety of internship and networking opportunities
California offers students opportunities in establishing worldwide business contacts or in gaining work experience at top American companies.
California's major cities are international centres for the variety of industries: entertainment and fashion in Los Angeles, finance, international commerce, and computers in the San Francisco Bay Area; and the research and technology in San Diego.
2. High-level educational institutions
California is home to more than 1,300 higher-education institutions that offer all types of degrees: certificates, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees.
Such a vast number of choices may seem overwhelming. To start the process, you may want to consider several factors: your goals, the type of environment that would help you achieve those goals, and the cost of both the education and living expenses.
The University of California is supported by tax paid by residents of California. Non-residents, including international students, pay tuition fees.
3. A world-class destination
With its diverse landscape and metropolitan centres, California offers students a way to extend their education with travel, culture, and recreation.
When it comes to recreation and leisure, California ranks number one. Los Angeles, the entertainment capital of the world, offers a number of attractions: Hollywood, Disneyland, Universal Studios, Magic Mountain and the Knott's Berry Farm.
In the cultural Mecca of San Francisco, you can enjoy world-class cuisine, opera, and art, as well as famous landmarks as the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and cable cars.
Enjoy the mild climates and miles of beaches from San Diego to Santa Cruz. Farther north, in San Francisco, and the towering redwoods and the famous wineries of Napa Valley.
Some of the well Known University of California are
1. Stanford University
Stanford University, located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of California's Silicon Valley, is one of the world's leading teaching and research universities. Since its opening in 1891, Stanford has been dedicated to finding solutions to big challenges and to preparing students for leadership in a complex world.
The University's academic departments are organized into seven schools, with several other holdings, such as laboratories and nature reserves, located outside the main campus. Its 8,180-acre campus is one of the largest in the United States
2. University of California, Berkeley
The University of California, Berkeley is a public research university located in Berkeley, California. University of California Berkeley is also well known for producing a high number of entrepreneurs.
University of California, Berkeley offer various facilities and services for Internatinal Students. UC Barkeley offer Financial Aids / Scholarships to deserving students.
3. University of California, Los Angeles
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), is a public research university located in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States. Founded in 1919, it is the second-oldest campus of the University of California system. University of California, Los Angeles offers 337 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a wide range of disciplines. With an approximate enrollment of 29,000 undergraduate and 13,000 graduate students, UCLA is the university with the largest enrollment in the state of California and the most applied to university in the world with over 112,000 applications for Fall 2015.
University of California, Los Angeles also offer variety of Masters Program in the Arts and Architecture; School of Theater, Film, and Television; and School of Nursing. It also offer Financial Aids / Scholarships for International Students.
4. University of California, Irvine
The University of California, Irvine is a public research university located in Irvine, California, and one of the 10 general campuses in the University of California system. University of California, Irvine has over 30,000 students, 1,100 faculty members and 9,000 staff. Times Higher Education in 2013 ranked UC Irvine 1st among all US universities and 5th among the top 100 global universities under 50 years old.
5. University of California, Riverside
The University of California, Riverside, is a public research university and one of the 10 general campuses of the University of California system. Widely recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the nation, UCR's current enrollment is more than 21,000 students, with a goal of 25,000 students by 2020. The campus is in the midst of a tremendous growth spurt with new and remodeled facilities coming on-line on a regular basis.
University of California, Riverside is consistently ranked as one of the most ethnically and economically diverse universities in the United States. The 2014 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings places UCR 55th among top public universities, 112th nationwide and ranks 16+ graduate school programs including the Graduate School of Education and the Bourns College of Engineering based on peer assessment, student selectivity, financial resources, and other factors.
6. California State University, Long Beach
California State University, Long Beach is the second largest campus of the 23 school California State University system and one of the largest universities in the state of California by enrollment, its student body numbering 36,279 for the Fall 2012 semester. With 5,148 grad students, the university enrolls one of the largest graduate student populations across the California State University and in the state of California alone.
The university offers 137 different Bachelor's degrees, 92 types of Master's degrees, 5 Doctoral degrees including two Doctor of Education, a Ph.D in Engineering, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Doctor of Nursing Practice, as well as 29 different teaching credentials.
7. California State University, Los Angeles
California State University, Los Angeles is a public comprehensive university, part of the 23 campus California State University system. The campus is located in the eastern region of Los Angeles, California, United States, in the University Hills district, facing the San Gabriel Mountains, at the center of Los Angeles metropolitan area just five miles east of Downtown Los Angeles.
California State University, Los Angeles offers 129 types of Bachelor's degrees, 112 different Master's degrees, 3 Doctoral degrees including a Ph.D. in special education, Doctor of Education (Ed.D), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and 22 teaching credentials
8. California State University, San Marcos
California State University San Marcos is a public comprehensive university in San Marcos, California, United States, and one of the 23 campuses of the California State University system. San Marcos is a suburban town in the North County area of San Diego County.
California State University San Marcos offers 62 different Bachelor's degrees, 15 master's degrees, an Ed.D. program, and 13 teaching credentials. The university has four colleges: the College of Business Administration; the College of Science and Mathematics; the College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences; and the College of Education, Health and Human Services.
9. California State University, East Bay
California State University, East Bay is a public university located in the eastern region of the San Francisco Bay Area. Cal State East Bay has been designated a top-tier institution among master's-granting universities in the west by U.S. News & World Report. California State University, East Bay is known for award winning programs, expert instruction, small classes, a highly personalized learning environment-and a choice of more than 100 career-focused fields of study. With two scenic campuses-one in the Hayward Hills overlooking San Francisco Bay and the other in the Concord foothills of Mt. Diablo-plus a professional center in dynamic downtown Oakland, Cal State East Bay is where all your possibilities come into view.
10. California State University, Fresno
California State University, Fresno is a public comprehensive university and one of 23 campuses within the California State University system. Fresno State has a 50,000-square-foot Student Recreation Center and the third-largest library, in terms of square footage, in the California State University system.
The university has a total enrollment of 23,060 undergraduate, graduate, and post-baccalaureate students. It offers bachelor's degrees in 60 areas of study, 45 master's degrees, 3 doctoral degrees, 12 certificates of advanced study, and 2 different teaching credentials.
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