International Graduate Students
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San Diego State University offers opportunities for graduate study to international students whose academic preparation meets the standards for admission.
Who is an International Graduate Student?
Applicants who will study in the U.S. on an F-1 Visa.
Admission Criteria
To be considered for admission to SDSU, international graduate applicants must meet the minimum SDSU requirements listed in the University Catalog as well as the requirements for individual graduate programs.
A minimum U.S. equivalent GPA (grade point average) of 3.0 (B grade or about 80%) or higher is required to be considered for admission.
You can apply to SDSU as a graduate student if you:
- have earned an acceptable baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution or one approved by a Ministry of Education or
- will have earned an acceptable baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution or one approved by a Ministry of Education by the term immediately prior to enrollment.
Three-Year Baccalaureate Degrees
Applicants who have earned a three-year baccalaureate degree from an international institution may be considered for admission. Applicants with a three-year baccalaureate degree in progress at the start of the application filing period, are not eligible for graduate consideration.
Which term do you want to start your studies?
SDSU's San Diego campus and Imperial Valley campus (located 120 miles east of San Diego) are accepting applications for fall 2026 starting October 1, 2025. Deadlines differ by program. Please review the individual graduate program for details.
Applications for SDSU's San Diego campus are accepted August 1 - 31, 2025 for select programs for spring 2026 admission. Please review the individual graduate program for details.
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