About this program

Summer in San Francisco for partner universities is a complete university experience in San Francisco, California, USA. In the Summer in San Francisco program you will:

  • Study and live in a real American university campus
  • Visit San Francisco neighborhoods famous for their unique culture, arts, businesses and more
  • See firsthand how innovation and entrepreneurship influence every aspect of life in San Francisco, from technology to food
  • Experience San Francisco like locals do
International students in front of a Bruce Lee mural in San Francisco

Experience the City

Spend your summer immersed in the culture of one of the most diverse and exciting cities in the world. Enjoy everything San Francisco and the Bay Area have to offer, including planned trips, social activities and visits to high-tech companies.

SFSU library at dusk

Earn University Credit

Take one University course in three weeks for three credits or two courses in five weeks for six credits at SFSU. After you complete the program, you can receive an official SFSU transcript. You may be able to transfer your credits to your home institution or other universities worldwide.

Eclectic mix of students on the SFSU campus lawn

Be Part of SFSU

Be part of the American university experience while you live on-campus in a student apartment. On-campus housing has everything you need, including social activities, WiFi, shared common space and a meal plan. Immerse yourself in campus culture and make lifelong friends.

Program Details

Summer 2027
All costs and fees are subject to change.

R1
June 3 to July 7, 2027
5 weeks
Program fee: $3,510
Graduate business: $5,166

R3
July 8 to Aug. 11, 2027
5 weeks
Program fee: $3,510
Graduate business: $5,166

R4
June 3 to Aug. 11, 2027
10 weeks
Program fee: $7,020
Graduate business: $7,749

Tuition and Mandatory Fees
Tuition: $449 per unit based on the number of units you enroll in
Mandatory fees (undergraduate and graduate, non-business): $136 per unit
Mandatory fees (graduate business): $412 per unit

You may also enroll in an online-only program during any summer session. Session R2 is only available online. The online program does not include A U 110. The program fee is $449 per unit, and you will not receive an I-20.

Five-Week Sessions (Six Units)
You can find courses in the SFSU Class Schedule before the summer term. To explore options, view Sample Courses.

Three-Week Sessions (Three Units)
You can choose from courses listed in the SFSU Academic Bulletin for customized three-week sessions.

  • Graduated from high school or at least 18 years of age by start of the program
  • Copy of transcripts in English to assist with advising and course placement
  • TOEFL iBT 61, IELTS 6.0 or the equivalent

SFSU On-Campus Housing
See On-Campus Housing for rates and details.

Off-Campus Housing
See Off-Campus Housing for options and information. You can also contact us at globaled@sfsu.edu to learn about private residences, homestays and other housing options.

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