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English for Academic Preparation - Apply by July 15 for Fall 2024

International Students - Study English in San Francisco, America's Most International City

The English for Academic Preparation (EAP) program gives you an opportunity to study in beautiful San Francisco, California, and learn English in an intensive language program that emphasizes university preparation and academic skills.

Apply Now for Fall - Starts August 19, 2024

  • Prepare to study in an American university.
  • Learn English in an intensive language program that emphasizes university preparation and academic skills.
  • Study on campus at San Francisco State University.
  • Conditional admission to SF State is available.

Find out more about EAP.

Summer in SF - Apply Now for Summer 2024

For International Students

Summer in San Francisco is a complete university experience at San Francisco State University.

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, through field trips, social activities and visits to famous neighborhoods, museums and more.

Earn University Credit

Take two university courses of your choice and A U 110: Living in San Francisco (seven credits) at SF State. You may be able to transfer the credits back home or to other universities around the world.

Apply Now to Start in June or July

Priority Deadlines:
R1 & R4: March 15
R3: April 15

English for Academic Preparation - Apply by May 15 for Summer 2024

International Students - Study English in San Francisco, California

The English for Academic Preparation (EAP) program gives you an opportunity to study in beautiful San Francisco, California, and learn English in an intensive language program that emphasizes university preparation and academic skills.

Apply Now for Summer - Start May 30 or July 3

  • Prepare to study in an American university.
  • Learn English in an intensive language program that emphasizes university preparation and academic skills.
  • Study on campus at San Francisco State University.
  • Conditional admission to SF State is available.

Find out more about EAP.

San Francisco Discover - Apply Now for Summer 2024

International Students - No Student Visa Required

Improve your English, and experience the entrepreneurial and innovative City of San Francisco. San Francisco Discover is an English language and culture program that uses the city of San Francisco as the classroom. The program combines language study at the San Francisco State University campus and SF State Downtown Campus, with excursions throughout the city’s colorful and exciting neighborhoods.

As a student in the program you will improve your English skills while you learn how San Francisco has become a global center of entrepreneurship and innovation. You will have the opportunity to explore the arts, business, culture and technology of the city as you practice your English skills with locals from a variety of backgrounds.

Two- to four-week sessions are available. Apply by May 15 to start in July. Apply by June 1 to start in August.

The International Student Journey - IEM 2023

As part of International Education Month (IEM), the Center for Global Engagement will host a panel discussion called “The International Student Journey,” with international alumni from SF State’s English for Academic Preparation program and academic certificate programs.

Attendees will hear unique student stories and valuable advice on reaching academic and professional goals. Center for Global Engagement program alumni will share insights from their academic and professional journeys, focusing on navigating transitions from English language study, to university certificate and degree programs, to career.

The session will be interactive with ample opportunity for Q&A.

If you have any questions, please contact us at globaled@sfsu.edu or +1-415-338-1438.

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