PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS 

• Immerse yourself in the heart of SoCal, near world-class beaches, restaurants, and stunning natural landscapes. 

• Take in-demand courses in subjects such as exercise science, visual and performing arts, biology, and engineering. 

• Utilize SDSU’s robust International Student Center and student support services with centers specifically geared towards identity, culture, gender, sexuality, and social justice.  

LIVE and DINE 

Live on-campus in Villa Alvarado, Spanish-style apartment buildings designated for upper-level students. Share a fully furnished unit complete with a kitchen with 3-4 other domestic or fellow international students. Enjoy amenities including, but not limited to, on-site laundry, a community recreation room, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Use your meal stipend to dine on campus, or walk over to Trader Joe’s, conveniently located right on campus, to stock your kitchen with everything you’ll need to stay fueled for success.  

EXPERIENCE 

Take advantage of the myriad support services and programs offered through SDSU’s International Student Center, such as the Ambassador Program and the Global Perspectives Symposium. Enjoy beautiful weather year-round. Check out beautiful beaches such as Mission Beach and La Jolla Cove, and take a day trip to the San Diego Zoo, home to 3,500 animals representing over 650 species. 

ACADEMIC TRAINING

Students studying abroad in the United States have the opportunity to participate in an Academic Training Internship that directly relates to their field of study at their ISEP host institutions. Learn more about Academic Training in the United States

What We Love About San Diego 

San Diego represents the quintessential SoCal experience. With its picturesque beaches, laid-back atmosphere, and beautiful weather, you’ll never want to leave. 

Course Description

Review the Academic Programs webpage to see all programs offered at SDSU. 

You can use the class schedule website to search course availability by term. Course information for future terms may be incomplete or unavailable. Fall course schedules are typically posted in January; Spring course schedules are typically posted in May. Click on course numbers to view brief descriptions. 

Many syllabi are available through the SDSU Syllabus Collection, though please note that some syllabi will be out of date or subject to change. 

Having difficulty finding course information? Contact your ISEP Student Advisor whose contact information can be found in your ISEP Dashboard. 

Website for Course Availability

ISEP STUDENT SERVICES OFFICER Jacki D'Amico 703-504-9977 | JDAmico@isep.org Thanks for your interest in ISEP Study Abroad! I’m your Student Services Officer and main point of contact here at ISEP. As you search for programs, I'll be available to answer any questions you might have. Feel free to contact me at any point in your search process for help, tips or advice.

Academics

Undergraduate
(in English)

*This program is OK for Sophomores

Fields of Study

  • Architecture

    Urban Planning

  • Area Studies:

    African Studies Asian Studies Chinese Studies European Studies Gay/Lesbian Studies Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Chicano Studies Japanese Studies Korean Studies Latin American Studies Native American Studies Russian, Central European, East European, and Eurasian Studies Women’s Studies

  • Biology:

    Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography Microbiology and Immunology Neuroscience Zoology/Animal Biology

  • Business:

    Accounting Business Management Entrepreneurship Finance Human Resources Management International Business/Trade/Commerce Management Information Systems Marketing Real Estate

  • Communication:

    Journalism Radio and Television

  • Education:

    Early Childhood Education Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Special Education Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language

  • Engineering:

    Aeronautical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering Environmental Engineering Mechanical Engineering

  • English Language and Literature Recommended!

    Writing

  • Foreign Languages and Literatures: Recommended!

    Arabic Language and Literature Chinese Language and Literature Comparative Literature French Language and Literature German Language and Literature Japanese Language and Literature Korean Language and Literature Linguistics Portuguese Language and Literature Spanish Language and Literature

  • Health Sciences:

    Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Laboratory Science Communication Sciences and Disorders Gerontology Public Health

  • History

  • Hospitality and Tourism:

    Event Planning Hospitality Management Tourism Management

  • Human Services:

    Public Administration Social Work

  • International/Global Studies

    Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

  • Law/Criminal Justice

    Criminology

  • Mathematics

    Statistics

  • Natural Resources/Conservation:

    Environmental Science Sustainability Studies

  • Philosophy and Religious Studies:

    Philosophy Religious Studies

  • Physical Sciences:

    Astronomy Chemistry Geology/Earth Science Paleontology Physics

  • Psychology

  • Social Sciences:

    Anthropology Cartography/GIS Geography Political Science and Government Sociology Urban Studies

  • Sports Studies: Recommended!

    Kinesiology and Exercise Science Sports Studies

  • Visual and Performing Arts: Recommended!

    Acting Art History Art Studies Cinematography and Film Production Dance Design and Visual Communications Drama and Theatre Arts Film Studies Graphic Design Interior Design Jazz Studies Jazz Studies Music Performance Music Performance Music Technology Music Theory and Composition Painting Printmaking Sculpture Studio Arts Technical Theatre Design and Technology

Academic Requirements

  • TOEFL iBT Score: 80
  • Institutional TOEFL Score: 550
  • IELTS Score: 6.5
  • Duolingo Total: 120

Special Needs Support

  • Mental Health
  • Mobility
  • Hearing
  • Visual
  • Speech
  • Learning

Other Academic Conditions

All exchange students will be required to submit a second application via the Aztec Abroad database to SDSU and upload additional documents upon nomination.

Course Restrictions:

Enrollment in senior thesis or senior project based courses at SDSU cannot be guaranteed.

Graduate level students are not able to participate in undergraduate programs or courses at this institution.

Citizenship Considerations:

Please note that exchange students holding U.S. citizenship are not eligible to study at this institution.

Dual citizens who hold a U.S. passport and do not have permanent residence status in the U.S. can apply for ISEP Exchange at SDSU. However, dual citizens who hold a US passport and have permanent residence in the US are not eligible to apply for ISEP Exchange at SDSU. If you have any questions about this, please contact your SSO.

PASSPORT: All students must have a valid passport to participate in this program. If you do not have a valid passport, we suggest you start the application process as soon as possible. 

VISA: All non-U.S. citizens will be required to obtain a visa. For more information on the process and estimated cost, please review the ISEP Country Handbook here.

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