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Major Intakes
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Fall
Starts late August
Spring
Starts mid-January
Academic Programs & Deadlines
Browse the programme options listed for California State University, Fresno. Select a category to view relevant courses and use the deadline planner to organise your application.
PROGRAMME OPTIONS
MS
Offered programmes and specialization options for California State University, Fresno.
Business Analytics
(October – June and Spring Priority: Oct 1, Varies: May 1 (MBA))
Civil Engineering
(October – June and Spring Priority: Oct 1, Varies: May 1 (MBA))
Data Analytics
(October – June and Spring Priority: Oct 1, Varies: May 1 (MBA))
PROGRAMME OPTIONS
BS
Offered programmes and specialization options for California State University, Fresno.
Computer Science
(October – June and Fall Priority: April 1)
PROGRAMME OPTIONS
MBA
Offered programmes and specialization options for California State University, Fresno.
Master of Business Administration
(October – June and Spring Priority: Oct 1, Varies: May 1 (MBA))
PROGRAMME OPTIONS
BBA
Offered programmes and specialization options for California State University, Fresno.
Bachelor of Business Administration
(October – June and Fall Priority: April 1)
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California State University, Fresno Overview
Explore California State University, Fresno's background, campus setting, academic environment, and student life.
University Overview / History
- Fresno State is an award-winning national university offering hands-on, career-focused education.
- Home to students from 75+ countries with a diverse academic environment.
- Foundation & Key Facts
- 8 schools & colleges
- 72 undergraduate programs
- 49 post-baccalaureate programs
- 3 doctoral programs
- 25,000+ students
- Student–Faculty Ratio: 23:1
- Location Insights (City / State)
- Fresno is the 5th largest city in California, located in the Central Valley. It acts as a major commercial and agricultural hub. The city offers a significantly lower cost of living than Los Angeles or San Francisco while remaining a 3-hour drive from both.
- About Fresno, California
- Ranked among Top 10 “nice weather” cities (Washington Post)
- Close to Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
- 3–3.5 hours from San Francisco, Los Angeles & San Diego
Career Opportunities
Companies & Industry Exposure Job & Employability Significant exposure to Ag-Tech, Healthcare (Community Medical Centers), and major logistics hubs for companies like Amazon and FedEx. Fresno State has a strong 90% plus placement rate in regional industries. Major recruiters include Community Medical Centers, Cargill, Gallo, and various state agencies. The "Career Development Center" hosts specialized "Ag-Tech" and "Engineering" job fairs twice a year.
Admission Procedure
| Admissions
& Test Prep Admission Requirements |
Language
Requirements(Undergraduate) | Language
Requirements(Graduate) |
| UG: High school diploma with a
minimum 3.0 GPA. WES/NACES evaluation is required for non-US transcripts. |
TOEFL iBT: 61 | TOEFL iBT: 80 |
| PG: Bachelor’s degree in a related
field. GRE is required for most Engineering programs; |
IELTS: 6.0 (min 5.5 each band) | IELTS: 6.5 |
| GMAT is required for
the MBA (waivers possible with 3+ years work exp). |
Duolingo: 100 | Duolingo: 110 |
| Pearson (PTE): 45 | Pearson (PTE): 58 |
- Estimated Cost of Study
Expense Undergraduate Graduate MBA Tuition & Fees $18,885 $17,835 $23,289 Health Insurance $1,885 $1,885 $1,885 Books $900 $900 $900 Living $11,634 $11,634 $11,634 Total $33,304 $32,254 $37,708
Funding & International Student Support
| Scholarships
& Financial Aid |
Visa
Process | Additional
Requirements |
| International Scholarships (after 1 semester) |
After
receiving the I-20 from Fresno State, students must pay the $350 SEVIS I-901
fee. | Financial
Affidavit/Statement of Support (showing ~$40,000 availability), |
| Dean’s Scholarship Tuition Waiver (DSTW) |
Applicants then schedule an appointment for an F-1 Student Visa at the
nearest US Embassy/Consulate. | copy of
passport biographical page, and a Statement of Purpose (SOP) for graduate
applicants. |
| Graduate Assistantships |
||
| On-campus jobs available |
Student Testimonials
Real journeys, new possibilities. Discover how students take confident steps toward their study-abroad dreams.
I can say that Fresno State is an amazing school. It’s a nice campus that is open both to the students and to non studen...
Jacquelynn nery
USA
Attending California State University, Fresno as a Geomatics Engineering major really helped me develop as a person, aca...
Stephen Castillo
USA
I am the fifth in my family to graduate from Fresno State. I am very happy with my education and my program. I chose a s...
Erin Ross
USA
“Fresno State taught me to think independently and challenge myself.”
Yachen Zhang
China
“Professors and staff always support me. Fresno feels like my second home.”
Yuxi Liu
Taiwan
QUICK FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Planning to study at California State University, Fresno? Here are answers to some of the questions students ask us most often.
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011. What is the minimum GPA?
International applicants generally need a 3.0 GPA for undergraduate and graduate admission.
022. Is the SAT/ACT required?
No, Fresno State is currently test-optional for undergraduate international admissions.
033. Are there scholarships?
Yes, the "President's Honors Scholarship" and departmental awards are available for high-achieving international students.
044. What are the English requirements?
Undergraduate: TOEFL 61 / IELTS 6.0. Graduate: TOEFL 80 / IELTS 6.5.
055. Is on-campus housing available?
Yes, the university offers several residence halls and suites, though they fill up quickly after the April 1 deadline.
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