California State University San Marcos

California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) in beautiful North County San Diego is a forward-focused WASC-accredited university that is no longer the secret of San Diego. With an enrollment of over 17,000 students and the launch of its ViaSat-supported School of Engineering among other exciting degree programs, CSUSM is looking for talented international students seeking their bachelor’s and master’s degrees in one of its many majors of study (43 bachelor’s programs; 24 master’s programs).

Located in a region that is 5th Best Poised for Success in the Evolving Digital Economy (U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation 2016 Report) and contributing to the over 7,000 STEM graduates each year in the San Diego area, CSUSM students are in an area that presents many opportunities both during and after your program of study.

Ranked the safest university in California in a 2018 study by The National Council for Home Safety and Security, CSUSM and the college town of San Marcos offers both sun and safety with its famous nearby beaches and variety of housing that includes on-campus apartment-style living, urban/suburban housing, and homestay options.

CSUSM is strategic about the personal attention and intentional programming for its students and offers many access/pathway programs for bachelor’s and select master’s programs whereby students can begin taking courses in their program of study while completing its remaining requirements. Additionally, CSUSM can work with students who are looking for a shorter term of study (from a 2-week short-term program to an academic year of study abroad), so please contact us if you would like more information on these programs.