International Graduate Students

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Join a diverse community of graduate students, researchers and professionals from around the world. Explore application requirements, deadlines and resources for international graduate applicants.

SDSU welcomes applications from international students interested in pursuing graduate study. Applicants must meet university and program-specific admission requirements to be considered for admission.

Who is an International Graduate Student?

Applicants who will study in the United States on an F-1 visa.

Graduate Admission Requirements

Graduate applicants must meet SDSU's minimum admission requirements, as well as any additional requirements for their chosen graduate program. We encourage you to review the SDSU requirements listed in the University Catalog and the graduate program requirements before beginning your application.

A U.S. equivalent grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 (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
• 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?

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Fall 2027

San Diego State University is accepting applications for fall 2027.

• August 1, 2026: Cal State Apply opens. Students may begin working on their application.
• October 1, 2026: The application submission period opens.

Please review the individual graduate program for details.

Fall 2027 Steps to Apply

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Spring 2027

Applications are accepted July 1–August 31, 2026 for select programs for spring 2027 admission. Please review the individual graduate program for details.

Spring 2027 Steps to Apply

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