FULLERTON, USA

Brief information

According to AbbreviationFinder, California State University Fullerton (CSUF), originally founded in 1957 as Orange County State College, has been part of the California State University Association since 1972. Learning – the constant acquisition of knowledge – is particularly important here, and in order for this to work successfully, the cooperation between teachers and students is very close.

Theory and practice are combined in class so that the graduates can be released into professional life with excellent training. You will also learn to question facts critically and not to take them for granted. This will help them later in many situations.

Overall, the university is very globally oriented. This is also reflected in their collaboration with many companies and universities around the world. Its location in Orange County also puts it at the heart of the vibrant Los Angeles scene, where businesses are always on the cutting edge, both technically and culturally.

The university is particularly well suited for semesters abroad, because the students have the choice between countless courses from more than 50 degree programs in the bachelor’s area ; but also language courses and other courses are offered. There is also the option of completing an academic gap year at California State University Fullerton. The US News & World Report even ranks the CSUF among the 20 “Best in the West”.

• Website der California State University Fullerton
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University facts

Year of foundation: 1957

Type of university: State university

Number of students: total 37700, international 1300

Accreditations:

• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
• WSCUC (WASC Senior Association of Schools and Colleges)

Academic year:

The academic year at California State University Fullerton is divided into two semesters.

Study programs

• Academic Gap Year
• semester abroad

International students have the opportunity to study for one or two semesters at California State University Fullerton as part of the University Semester Abroad (USA) program. There is a free and cross-departmental course selection from most of the bachelor’s programs offered at the CSUF.

Under certain circumstances, the achievements made can be credited to the home university after prior agreement. In addition, the students can immerse themselves in American culture and get to know the country and its people.

• Semesterprogramm der California State University Fullerton

Fees

• Fall Semester 2022

Tuition

4392,00 USD

Fees

1230,00 USD

Application Fee

100,00 USD

The tuition includes 12 undergraduate units or 9 graduate units, which corresponds to four or three courses per semester. The fees include the registration fee, the health center fee (but not health insurance ), the ID card fee, the activities fee, the orientation fee and the student services fee. University health insurance, which currently costs around US$ 700 per semester, is mandatory for all participants in the University Study Abroad Program.

The tuition of the IRSP program is the same as the tuition of the University Semester Abroad Programs.

• Tuition at California State University Fullerton

Financing options

Participants in the University Semester Abroad Program as well as the CSUF IRSP program can apply for foreign BAföG. If there is an entitlement to individual funding, students receive a subsidy towards tuition fees of up to EUR 4,600. Support for living expenses, a flat-rate travel allowance and a subsidy for health insurance are also part of the funding.

Requirements

If you want to take bachelor courses at CSUF, you need a high school diploma.

In addition, the university requires a sufficiently good knowledge of English for participation in the semester program. This can be proven by achieving a minimum number of points in a standardized English test such as the TOEFL or the IELTS.

As an alternative proof of language proficiency, the CSUF also accepts a DAAD test with at least (B2) in all areas in the bachelor’s area.

The language skills can be proven by one of the following test results or documents:

	Undergraduate
DAAD language test	B2 level in all areas
IELTS	5.5
TOEFL (internet-based)	61

The language certificate cannot be submitted later.

• California State University Fullerton Application Requirements

Degrees/Courses

Degrees/Courses in English – Undergraduate

• Bachelor of Arts in American Studies
• Bachelor of Arts in Art
• Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
• Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry
• Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
• Bachelor of Arts in Communications
• Bachelor of Arts in Communicative Disorders
• Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature
• Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
• Bachelor of Arts in Dance
• Bachelor of Arts in Earth Science
• Bachelor of Arts in Economics
• Bachelor of Arts in English
• Bachelor of Arts in Ethnic Studies – African American Studies
• Bachelor of Arts in Ethnic Studies – Asian-American Studies
• Bachelor of Arts in Ethnic Studies – Chicano Studies
• Bachelor of Arts in European Studies
• Bachelor of Arts in French
• Bachelor of Arts in Geography
• Bachelor of Arts in History
• Bachelor of Arts in International Business
• Bachelor of Arts in Japanese
• Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies
• Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies
• Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics
• Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics
• Bachelor of Arts in Music
• Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
• Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration
• Bachelor of Arts in Radio-TV-Film
• Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies
• Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
• Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
• Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts
• Bachelor of Arts in Women’s Studies
• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art
• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts
• Bachelor of Music
• Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training
• Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
• Bachelor of Science in Biological Science
• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
• Bachelor of Science in Child and Adolescent Development
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Geology
• Bachelor of Science in Health Science
• Bachelor of Science in Human Services
• Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Physics
• Minor in Women’s Studies
• Minor in Advertising
• Minor in African American Studies
• Minor in American Studies
• Minor in Anthropology
• Minor in Art
• Minor in Asian American Studies
• Minor in Asian Studies
• Minor in Biotechnology
• Minor in Business Administration
• Minor in Cell and Molecular Biology
• Minor in Chemistry
• Minor in Chicano Studies
• Minor in Child and Adolescent Development
• Minor in Christian Studies
• Minor in Communication Studies
• Minor in Computer Science
• Minor in Criminal Justice
• Minor in Economics
• Minor in English
• Minor in Entrepreneurship
• Minor in Environmental Biology
• Minor in European Studies
• Minor in French
• Minor in Geography
• Minor in Geology
• Minor in German
• Minor in Gerontology
• Minor in Health Science
• Minor in History
• Minor in Human Services
• Minor in Information Systems
• Minor in International Politics
• Minor in Islamic Studies
• Minor in Japanese
• Minor in Jewish Studies
• Minor in Journalism
• Minor in Kinesiology
• Minor in Latin American Studies
• Minor in Laws, Politics and Society
• Minor in Liberal Studies
• Minor in Linguistics
• Minor in Mathematics
• Minor in Mathematics for Teacher Education
• Minor in Military Science
• Minor in Music
• Minor in Natural Sciences
• Minor in Philosophy
• Minor in Physics
• Minor in Political Science
• Minor in Portuguese
• Minor in Psychology
• Minor in Public Administration
• Minor in Public Relations
• Minor in Queer Studies
• Minor in Radio-TV-Film
• Minor in Religious Studies
• Minor in Sociology
• Minor in Spanish

Campus

The spacious, park-like campus of CSU Fullerton is centrally located in the north-east of the city, not far from Acacia Park and George Key Ranch Historic Park. It consists of 29 buildings and groups of houses and is a campus of short distances. On average, it takes no longer than ten minutes to get from one lecture hall or seminar room to the other.

In the northeast corner of the site is the Fullerton Arboretum, which is also open to the public. The 1894 Heritage House has completely moved here and now houses a history museum.

Characteristic buildings for the campus are also the Joseph Clayes III Performing Arts Center, the Paulina June & George Pollak Library or the Titan Student Union with plenty of space for meetings and other events.

In addition to the main campus, there is also the CSUF Irvine campus, which offers a variety of postgraduate courses. These are primarily intended for residents of southern Orange County. There is also the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana and the CSUF Garden Grove Center.

• Campuspläne der California State University Fullerton

Housing

The university offers various options for where students can live – both on campus and off campus.

The following accommodation options are available:

• student residence
• Apartments on campus
• Private Apartments / Hotels
• guest families

Fullerton

The city of Fullerton has about 136,000 inhabitants and is located in the northern part of Orange County in the American state of California. Historically, agriculture has played a vital role in and around Fullerton and shaped the landscape. In particular, the cultivation of oranges and citrus fruits was economically important, but also the transport, which was made possible by the early railroad running along there, played an important role. At the beginning of the 20th century, oil was discovered in the area around Fullerton, which triggered a real boom.

Nowadays, Fullerton is above all a very popular city for families and home to various educational institutions such as California State University Fullerton. Many historic buildings have been renovated, with a lot of emphasis being placed on preserving the city’s original character. In the city center there are numerous bars, clubs and restaurants that guarantee a lively nightlife. The good weather with almost always sunny temperatures and on the one hand the coast, which is about 25 kilometers away, or the mountains, which are in the opposite direction, enable numerous leisure activities.

Larger cities such as Los Angeles or San Diego are not far away. Los Angeles can be reached in about half an hour and San Diego can also be reached in two and a half hours by car.