USA: California State University, Fullerton (CSUF)
California State University at Fullerton is a diverse campus in beautiful, sunny Orange County, just 30 minutes south of Los Angeles. The vibrant campus, with its mix of historical and modern architecture, strong arts, sports on the highest college level, and world-renowned Arboretum, makes the city of Fullerton known as the cultural centre for Southern California. CSUF has the largest student body in the California State University system and prides itself in creating “Titan friendships” for life.
Language of instruction: English. Academic calendar: Mid-Augusti to mid-December, and the end of January to mid-May. Poängsystem: 15 credits is equalent 30 ECTS. Website:International Students | CSUF (fullerton.edu) Youtube:@csufoffical Note: CSUF organises a mandatory introduction week before the start of the semester. All exchange students are accepted as undergraduate students. It is possible to take a number of courses at graduate level (which corresponds to master's level). All students must purchase insurance through CSUF, which costs approximately $850.
Exchange opportunities
Number of spots: 2 semester places for EECS, and 2 semester places for ITM (MSc Technology-based Entrepreneurship). Grade requirements: No.
Visa and vaccine in the USA
The processing time for a visa to study in the USA can take a long time; therefore, you should start the application as soon as you have been accepted for exchange studies at a university in the USA. The same goes for arranging the necessary vaccines you need to start your studies in the US.
For exchange studies in the US, a J-1 visa is required (DS-2019 form):
I-901 SEVIS Fee | ICE
. J-1 students may enter the USA up to 30 days prior to the start date on the DS2019.
Cost for visa: approximately $220 (as of 2025).
Keep the following documents with you in your hand luggage:
Passport
I-20 or DS-2019
I-901 SEVIS fee payment receipt
Proof of financial resources
Acceptance letter from Exchange University
When applying for a US visa, you are required to provide financial evidence to show that you can afford your stay in the US. You can, for example, use a bank statement in this matter.
You can find more information about the visa requirements on the US embassy website:
usembassy.gov/visas
.
Immunisation requirements are based on state law; you may need the following vaccines to start your studies in the USA.
Rubeola (Measles, MMR)
Rubella (MMR)
Mumps (MMR)
Tetanus Diphtheria (Td or Tdap)
Meningitis (Men Quad/Conjugate, MCV4)
Meningococcal B (Separate from Meningitis)
You may also need a Tuberculosis screening (most often done upon arrival in the US).
Programme specific information
If your programme or school is not listed below, contact the international coordinator at your school.
The agreement with Computer Science is mainly mapped for students who study tracks within the Computer Science Master's in year 4 or 5.
Courses at the 400 level (except 490/491/499) - and 500 level (except 589/597/598) are open to our students.
