About this program
Spend your summer at SFSU in one of the world’s most dynamic cities. In the Summer in San Francisco program, you take University courses, build your English skills and explore San Francisco’s culture and innovation. You learn alongside other international students while gaining academic experience and new perspectives.
What You'll Do
Choose from more than 600 undergraduate and graduate courses offered in person and online in synchronous, bichronous and asynchronous formats across 5-, 8- and 10-week sessions. You'll study and live on a real American University campus while you experience San Francisco like a local. You'll explore neighborhoods known for their culture, arts and businesses and see how innovation and entrepreneurship shape daily life, from technology to food.
Experience the City
Spend your summer exploring one of the most diverse cities in the world. In San Francisco and the Bay Area, you take part in field trips and social activities while you visit neighborhoods, museums and local landmarks. You experience the city’s culture up close and discover what makes it unique.
Be Part of SFSU
Live on campus and take part in the American university experience at SFSU. You stay in a student apartment with WiFi, shared common spaces, a meal plan and social activities. As you connect with other students and explore campus life, you build friendships and feel part of the University community.
In-Person or Online Courses
Choose how you want to study in the Summer in San Francisco program. You can take courses in person or online, with flexible formats that fit your schedule. If you attend in person, you enroll full time. If you study online, you can join from anywhere and choose the number of units that meets your needs. All students take part in orientation, receive advising and support and have access to activities, offered in person or online.
Courses and Schedule
Program Information
Cost:
$3,510 to $5,166 (5 weeks, in person)
$7,020 to $7,749 (10 week, in person)
$449 per unit (online)
Cost for the in-person program includes course tuition for 6 units (5 weeks) or 12 units (10 weeks), mandatory/miscellaneous fees and the course A U 100 Living in San Francisco. Six units per 5-week session is considered full time in summer.
Length:
5 or 10 weeks
When to Start:
Summer
See the Housing page for cost and application information.
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