California State University-Dominguez Hills

College of Arts & Humanities

Offering programs and degrees in visual, performing, and media arts, world cultural studies, English, modern languages, history, philosophy, humanities, interdisciplinary studies, and more, the College of Arts & Humanities offers courses that will help broaden your knowledge, intellectual skills, understanding of the human experience, and appreciation for the arts and their relevance in today's world and culture.

College of Business Administration and Public Policy

A widely respected and valuable business and education asset, the College of Business Administration and Public Policy offers academic programs, business consulting, and a variety of community services. These academic programs include accounting, finance, economics, information systems, operations management, management, marketing, and public administration.

College of Education

The CSUDH College of Education is designed to prepare educators to join and lead teams dedicated to improving their community's schools. The college offers a large selection of credential and graduate degrees, along with programs that provide pathways to education careers. The leading faculty are highly experienced and highly passionate about building better schools and stronger students, and design programs for people committed to making a real and lasting difference in children's lives.

College of Extended and International Education

The College of Extended and International Education offers programs such as professional development, open academic programs, international programs, online learning, military programs, lifelong learning courses, and more to a wide range of individuals across and beyond the CSUDH community.

College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences

This College provides students with innovative and engaging courses, programs, and experiences, such as opportunities to participate with faculty in research and scholarship, and to engage in community service and research. The College helps increase the scientific literacy of all students, prepares majors for careers in scientific research, math and science education, and applied science fields, and supports the University's mission by providing education, scholarship, and service that is both transformative and easy to access.

College of Health, Human Services & Nursing

These outstanding academic programs prepare students to be knowledgeable, competent, and effective professionals who commit themselves to improving lifelong health, wellness, and development. These programs include health sciences, human development, kinesiology, nursing, occupational therapy, social work, and more.

Study for One or Two Semesters

In addition to degree programs, you can study at CSUDH for one or two semesters in the Study Abroad America program, where international students can study here in South Los Angeles, California. Each semester is 16 weeks long, and the school year begins in August and ends in May. The American Language and Culture Program runs this program.

Semesters

Fall, Semester 1 runs from late August to mid-December, and Spring, Semester 2 runs from late January to late May. International students can sign up for Fall, Spring, or both semesters.

Application Deadlines

May 1 deadline for students starting in Fall semester, Semester 1, and October 1 for students starting in Spring semester, Semester 2.

The CSUDH Intensive English Program lasts 8 weeks and happens 6 times per year. Students with academic or professional goals such as passing the TOEFL exam for admission into an American university are able to take classes that last 21-26 hours per week, and which focus on conversation, grammar, writing, reading/vocabulary, pronunciation, and listening.

International Students at CSUDH

CSUDH is a welcoming, diverse campus with students from over 60 countries around the world. The CSUDH International Student Services office assists international students with any kind of service they may need, and coordinates social and cultural events that allow international students to share their national culture and become involved with the CSUDH campus community.

Studying Abroad at CSUDH

CSU's International Programs (IP) is an overseas program that is affiliated with more than 70 institutions of higher learning in 18 countries around the world. IP offers year-long study abroad programs in a number of different majors. Some programs are offered through the faculty at CSUDH, while some are offered through one of four program providers that CSUDH has partnered with.

International Student Fees, Tuition, and Health Insurance

Undergraduate (Bachelor's degree) international students pay US $17,943 per year, and graduate (Master's degree) international students pay approximately US $16,209 per year.

Books and Living Expenses

In addition, living expenses (including housing and food) are estimated at US $2,043 per month, and books may cost up to US $1,900 per year.

Study Abroad America Program Fees

Study Abroad America students are not degree-seeking and study at CSUDH for one to two semesters. Each semester costs approximately US $12,600.

Scholarships

There are limited scholarships, but you can see this website for more information (type in "international"): https://csudh.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com/Scholarships/Search

International Studies Scholarship ($500, awarded to one student per year) and Stanley Prep CSUDH International Endowed Scholarship (up to $1,000, awarded once per year).