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California State University Bakersfield

Centrally located on a 375-acre site in the southern San Joaquin Valley, California State University, Bakersfield is home to the Roadrunners – moving forward at lightning speed and championing intellectual progress.

Welcome to California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) is centrally located in the heart of California the San Joaquin Valley, a confluence of industry and agriculture. CSUB is a proud member of The California State University system dedicated to student success and is the largest four-year public university system in the United States. Graduates from CSUB join the more than 4 million alumni that have graduated from The California State University since its inception in 1857.

Whether you’re seeking a degree from CSUB or a semester (or two) of study in the United States, CSUB offers more than 60 Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs across our four schools, and hundreds of classes to choose from each semester. CSUB is dedicated to student success, with world-class faculty that get to know their students and provide personalized guidance and support.

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Ways to Study

CSUB’s Academic Schools are groups of similar programs that are designed to help you select a program of study and speed your progress towards completion. You will find information on occupations and careers commonly associated with each program, including typical wages and the labor market demand for California.
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Graduate Degree

Courses From California State University Bakersfield

The university offers 57 undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, CSUB Extended Education offers a number of professional development opportunities, certificates and degree programs to the community.
  • Accounting (ACCT)
  • Anthropology (ANTH)
  • Agriculture Business (AGBS)
  • Biology (BIOL)
  • Business Administration (BA)
  • Chemistry (CHEM)
  • Computer Science (CMPS)
  • Economics (ECON)
  • Education Research (EDRS)
  • Engineering (ENGR)
  • Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE)
  • Geology (GEOL)
  • Health Care Administration (HCA)
  • Management Information Systems (MIS)
  • Philosophy (PHIL)
  • Political Science (PLSI)
  • Public Health (PH)
  • Sociology (SOC)
  • Social Work (SW)
  • Public Policy & Administration (PPA)
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Entry Requirements

International admissions requirements different significantly between undergraduate and graduate programs. Pay close attention to document requirements. Graduate programs may have additional requirements beyond the basic requirements for admission to the university. See application procedures for additional details, or contact us with any questions.
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Intake

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions oversees all applications for applicants seeking a first bachelors degree. Applicants seeking a second bachelors or graduate degree should refer to the Graduate Admissions tab.
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How to Apply

We are excited you are considering CSU Bakersfield for your education. We have no doubt you will have a great experience here in the Central Valley. Please explore our pages to discover more on the programs offered and international admission requirements. Continue scrolling to explore more on how to apply and requirements.
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International Tuition Fees and Scholarships

There are many CSUB Scholarships available that are funded by corporations, non-profit organizations, and individual donors. Recipients are typically determined through a competitive application process based on academic achievement, financial need, and/or other criteria established by the donor. We also encourage students to apply for External Scholarships.
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