California State University, Fresno was established in 1911 as Fresno State Normal School. Charles Lourie McLane was appointed as the institution’s first president. It was renamed as Fresno State College in 1949 and moved to its permanent site in 1956. The university was given its present name in 1972. Currently, the university holds the accreditation of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Its engineering programs are approved by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, while its business programs are approved by the AACSB.
Located in Fresno, California, the university’s campus is spread across 388 acres along with the university farm covering 1,011 acres. The campus has a hi-tech infrastructure and provides students with a number of facilities. The academic facilities given by the campus include a huge library, hi-tech computer labs, spacious classrooms, a bookstore, and several study areas. The students also have numerous options for dining, with many cafeterias and restaurants dotting the campus like Starbucks, Taco Bell Express, Subway, etc. Besides academic and dining amenities, the campus offers comfortable accommodation and facilities for various sports like swimming, racquetball, weight-lifting, table tennis, athletics, etc.
The university comprises eight schools and colleges that offer a range of doctoral, graduate, and undergraduate programs in various areas of education such as agriculture, anthropology, arts, design, business, sciences, communication, computer science, engineering, environment, journalism, etc. The university has over 25341 students and more than 2,500 staff members. The university offers a plethora of career services to its students like career counseling, interview preparation, and resume development. It makes every effort to present its students with excellent job and internship opportunities and encourage them to achieve their goals.
The university has over 2,00,000 alumni including many notable people. Lee P. Brown has served as the mayor of Houston and as New York and Atlanta police commissioner. Cruz Bustamante used to serve as lieutenant governor of California. David Carr is a well-known football player who used to play in the National Football League (NFL). Trent Dilfer was a quarterback who won the 2001 Super Bowl and works at ESPN as an NFL analyst. Kenny Guinn served as Nevada’s two-term governor. Rick Husband is a successful astronaut who served as the mission commander in Space Shuttle Columbia STS107. Ashley Swearengin was Fresno’s mayor and is currently the CEO and president of the Central Valley Community Foundation. The university is associated with several other distinguished personalities.
MS in Computer Science
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 10.9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.S. in Computer Science
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 61
- Fees - INR 13.5 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSCE)
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 10.9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MBA
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 11.9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MS in Mechanical Engineering
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 10.9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master in Biotechnology
- Duration - 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 10.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Science in Engineering (Electrical Engineering Option)
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 10.9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MS in Industrial Technology
- Duration - 1.5 - 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 10.9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
BA in Mass Communication & Journalism
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 61
- Fees - INR 13.5 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.S. in Computer Engineering
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 61
- Fees - INR 13.8 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Science in Engineering (Computer Engineering Option)
- Duration - 1.5 - 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 10.9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Public Administration
- Duration - 1.5 to 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 4.9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.S. in Business Administration
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 61
- Fees - INR 13.5 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Art - Animation Intermedia Option, B.A.
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 61
- Fees - INR 13.5 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 61
- Fees - INR 13.5 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Science in Chemistry
- Duration - 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 10.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Science in Physics
- Duration - 1.5 - 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 10.8 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.S. in Civil Engineering
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 61
- Fees - INR 13.8 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.S. in Electrical Engineering
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 61
- Fees - INR 13.8 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Science in Biology
- Duration - 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 10.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 61
- Fees - INR 13.8 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
M.A. in Psychology - General/Experimental Option
- Duration - 1.5 - 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 10.8 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Psychology, B.A.
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 61
- Fees - INR 13.5 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.A. in Natural Sciences
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 61
- Fees - INR 13.5 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MS in Clinical Rehabilitation & Mental Health Counseling
- Duration - 2.5 Years
- Exams Accepted - TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 12.8 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.S. in Industrial Technology
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 61
- Fees - INR 13.5 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.S. in Business Administration- Computer Information Sytem
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 61
- Fees - INR 13.5 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Arts in Mathematics
- Duration - 1.5 - 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 10.8 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.S. in Mathematics
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 61
- Fees - INR 13.5 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.A.in Economics
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 61
- Fees - INR 13.5 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Entry Criteria
| Courses | Exams |
|---|---|
| MS - 11 Courses | GRE - Accepted IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 80 & Above |
| MBA - 1 Course | IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 80 & Above PTE - 53 & Above |
| BE/Btech - 7 Courses | IELTS - 6 & Above TOEFL - 61 & Above PTE - 45 & Above |
| BBA - 3 Courses | IELTS - 6 & Above TOEFL - 61 & Above PTE - 45 & Above |
| BSc - 2 Courses | IELTS - 6 & Above TOEFL - 61 & Above PTE - 45 & Above |
| Other Courses - 6 Courses | IELTS - 6-6.5 TOEFL - 61-80 GRE - 292 & Above |
Admission Requirement
| Documents | SOP - Needed for few courses LOR - Needed for few courses Essays - Not required CV - Needed for few courses Additional documents - Required |
|---|---|
| Application fees | USD 55 - 70 |
| Type of deadline | Regular |
| Intake Season & Deadlines | Fall - 1ˢᵗ Feb 2019 - 1ˢᵗ Jul 2021 Spring - 1ˢᵗ Nov 2020 - 1ˢᵗ Nov 2021 |
Approximate Fees
| Courses | Duration | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|
| MS - 11 Courses | 18 - 24 Months | INR 10.2L - 10.9L USD 13,961 - 14,826 |
| MBA - 1 Course | 18 - 24 Months | INR 11.9L USD 16,183 |
| BE/Btech - 7 Courses | 4 Years | INR 13.5L - 13.8L USD 18,482 - 18,878 |
| BBA - 3 Courses | 4 Years | INR 13.5L USD 18,482 |
| BSc - 2 Courses | 4 Years | INR 13.5L USD 18,467 - 18,469 |
| Other Courses - 6 Courses | 1.5 - 4 Years | INR 4.9L - 13.5L USD 6,696 - 18,469 |
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