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

• Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
• California Lutheran University
• California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona)
• California State University, Bakersfield
• California State University, Chico
• California State University, East Bay
• California State University, Long Beach
• California State University, Monterey Bay
• California State University, Northridge
• California State University, San Marcos
• California State University, Stanislaus
• Claremont Graduate University
• College of Marin
• College of the Canyons
• College of the Desert
• Dominican University of California
• El Camino College
• El Camino College & Language Academy
• Foothill and De Anza Colleges
• Fullerton College
• Humboldt State University
• Irvine Valley College
• Los Angeles City College
• Los Angeles Pierce College
• Loyola Marymount University
• Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
• 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 Monica College
• Santa Rosa Junior College
• University of California, Davis Continuing and Professional Education – International
• University of California, Berkeley Extension – Berkeley Global
• University of California, Berkeley Summer Sessions
• University of California, Merced
• University of California San Diego Extension International Programs
• University of California, Santa Barbara
• University of La Verne
• University of Southern California
• West Hills Community College District