Learn more about studying Geography: Regions and Cultures as an international student.
What California State University, East Bay says about their program:
Geography is the study of spatial distributions, relations, processes and outcomes within the human-environment system. Attention is focused on historical and contemporary human activities in the natural and built environment, and on people as the major physical, social, cultural and economic change agents across the Earth’s surface. A curriculum in Geography helps students understand the world’s physical, social, economic and cultural landscapes and how they have been transformed or altered by either the Earth’s natural processes or human modifications, and the future sustainability of our current actions in the light of our past experiences and ongoing trends such as urbanization, globalization and climate change. At Cal State East Bay, Geography BS students can choose between three concentrations in addition to their common core of classes; Resources and Sustainability, Regions and Culture, and Spatial Techniques. These concentrations permit our majors to relatively easily dovetail into second majors, minors or certificate programs especially in Environmental Studies (BA and minor), International Studies (BA and minor), Certificate in Sustainability and Certificate in Cartography and GIS and to study abroad for a semester or year. A BS in Geography provides a valuable multi-perspective education of vital importance in this age of globalization and cumulative environmental change.
Undergraduate
6.0
61
44
Postgraduate
6.5
80
58
Undergraduate TOEFL or IELTS can be waived for applicants who meet English proficiency by coursework as follows:
English composition, speech, critical thinking, and mathematics.
Postgraduate
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
You must demonstrate your English language ability by submitting a TOEFL or IELTS score that meets our minimum requirement OR hold a US bachelor's or master's degree. Some applicants may be exempt from this requirement.
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
A full non-resident tuition fee waiver worth over $14,000 per year, awarded to incoming undergraduate international (F-1 visa) students. Open to first-time freshmen (minimum 3.3 GPA) and junior-level community college transfer students (minimum 3.5 GPA) who demonstrate financial need. Renewable for up to four years provided the recipient maintains the required GPA and enrolls in at least 15 units per semester. This scholarship is explicitly designed for non-resident international undergraduates, waiving the higher non-resident tuition they would otherwise pay.
A non-renewable award of $2,800 or more for one academic year (fall and spring), available to undergraduate international (F-1 visa) freshmen, transfer students, and continuing students. Requires a minimum 3.3 GPA, fewer than 75 completed semester units, demonstrated financial need, and enrollment in at least 15 units per semester. Students may reapply annually if they remain eligible. Eligibility is limited to F-1 visa holders, making this an international-student-specific award for undergraduates.
A one-time $1,000 award (up to three given annually) for international students, including undergraduates, who hold F-1 visa status and are continuing their degree studies full-time at a Study California member institution such as Cal State East Bay. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership, and financial need, with a minimum 3.0 GPA required. The award covers educational expenses like tuition, fees, books, and supplies. Because eligibility requires F-1 visa status, this scholarship is specifically open to international undergraduate students.
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US$18,605 per year
from US$17,555 to $32,780 per year
| Category | Cost (in United States Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $1,695 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $1,856 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $111 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $76 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $64 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $81 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $155 |
| Coffee shop drink | $5 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $13 |
| Gym membership | $55 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.