Study California

Welcome to California

California, the third largest state in the United States, is a land famous for its exceptional opportunities.

Often referred to as “The Golden State,” California is truly the place where you can have it all – you can earn a degree at the school of your dreams, revel in Hollywood glamour and glitz, bask in dreamy weather, and spend your weekends at the beach, desert, forest or a snow-capped mountain.

Welcome to California, where the sun shines and dreams come true.

About Us

Study California is a membership-driven non-profit public benefit corporation of the State of California formed for the purpose of bringing talented international students to diverse educational programs offered by California’s institutions of higher education and English language programs.

Because the demand is so high for education in the United States, and because California offers such a diversity of quality programs, Study California was formed to offer students and advisors one place where individuals could search for programs.

Study California strives to increase the number of international students enrolling in California’s schools and universities, as well as to facilitate partnerships between California’s schools and schools abroad. It is an important mission of the organization to embrace other culture and further cross-cultural understanding globally. We hope to make the state of California a top study destination worldwide! If you are looking for a school in California, or if you would like to help us facilitate Study California’s goals, please contact us. We would love to hear from you!

Life in California

It’s not called ‘The Golden State’ for nothing – California is bursting with golden sunshine and golden opportunities of many kinds.

The state of California is a land more diverse than the rest. If you prefer an urban lifestyle, you can spend your time in one of the state’s many cities – eight of the nation’s 50 most populated cities lie within California’s borders. If you prefer a slower pace of life, you will fall in love with the state’s countryside and redwood forests.

Whether you live in a large or small town, you will never encounter a dull moment during your time in California. There are infinite possibilities for adventure – art museums, beaches, golfing, national parks and forests, nightlife, restaurants, shopping, ski resorts, spas, strolling Hollywood Boulevard, theme parks, wineries, and more!

Almost as famous as its sunshine is California’s reputation for innovation. Silicon Valley – the hub of revolutionary technology companies such as Apple and Google – and the state’s aggressive renewable energy goals make the Golden State a golden opportunity for potential residents.

Member Institutions

• Alliant International University
• Antioch University
• Berkeley City College
• California Lutheran University
• California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona)
• California State University, Channel Islands
• California State University, Chico
• California State University, East Bay
• California State University, Fresno
• California State University, Long Beach
• California State University, Monterey Bay
• California State University, Northridge
• California State University, San Marcos
• California State University, Stanislaus
• College of Marin
• College of the Canyons
• College of the Desert
• California State University, Los Angeles
• Dominican University of California
• El Camino College & Language Academy
• East Los Angleles College
• Foothill and De Anza Colleges
• Golden Gate University
• California State University, Sonoma
• Humboldt State University
• Irvine Valley College
• Long Beach City College
• Los Angeles Pierce College
• Loyola Marymount University
• Menlo College
• Merritt College
• Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
• MiraCosta College
• Mission College
• National University
• Palomar College
• Riverside City College
• Sacramento State
• Saint Mary's College of California
• San Francisco State University
• San Jose City College
• San Jose State University
• San Mateo Colleges
• Santa Barbara City College
• Santa Clara University
• Santa Monica College
• Santa Rosa Junior College
• San Bernardino Community College District (Valley College and Crafton Hills College)
• Solano Community College
• Stanford University
• University of California, Berkeley (Main Campus)
• University of California, Berkeley Extension
• University of California, Irvine
• University of California, Los Angeles
• University of California, Merced
• University of California, Riverside
• University of California, San Diego
• University of California, San Diego Extension International Programs
• University of California, Santa Barbara
• University of California, Santa Cruz
• University of Southern California
• West Hills Community College District