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    Program facts

    California State University, Sacramento
    Sacramento, USA
    • Program type
      Undergraduate certificate
    • Duration
      1 year
    • Annual tuition fee
      16,800 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    • Language taught in
      English
    • Start date
      January, August

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    Program Overview

    What California State University, Sacramento says about their program:
    "The program is intended to improve students’ understanding of modern Africa. As a significant part of the world community, Africa merits focused and sustained study. This program provides a cohesive, directed effort to develop students’ knowledge and appreciation for Africa’s peoples, geography, institutions, arts, customs, languages, traditions, resources, politics, and social structures. The program is designed and structured in a way that will be useful to the student, both professionally and academically. The program provides different options: a specific emphasis in international relations; interests in a particular aspect of African life such as art, history, or society; or general intellectual curiosity."

    Admissions requirements

    Please see below the admissions requirements in order to study at California State University, Sacramento.

    Undergraduate academic requirements

    • High School Transcript - Minimum 3.0 out of 4.0 scale or average 80% marks
    • Post-secondary Transcripts (College or University) if applicable - Minimum 2.4 GPA post-secondary

    English proficiency

    Undergraduate

    • TOEFL: 64
    • IELTS: 6.0
    • Duolingo: 95
    • PTE: 50

    Graduate

    • TOEFL: 80
    • IELTS: 6.5
    • PTE: 65

    English waivers

    Those who have graduated from an accredited secondary (high school) or four-year U.S. college or university (obtained an undergraduate an/or graduate degree) where English is the primary language of instruction or who come from countries where English is the primary language need not submit an English language proficiency test.

    Documents required

    • A copy of your unofficial transcripts ready before filling out the application. Students will be asked to enter all the courses that have been completed on the CSU application; those that are currently in progress; and any courses you plan to take. Transcripts will be requested by campuses as needed.
    • Test scores (SAT, ACT, AP or IB), any updated test results, and any future test dates.
    • Estimated number of hours spent per week at work, student activities and leadership activities.
    • Applicant's Social Security number, if applicable
    • Applicant's citizenship status. (Citizenship status for the student or parents does not dismiss or qualify a student for admission to Sacramento State.)
    • Proof of funds and/or annual income
    • Applicant’s parents’ employment background and two letters of recommendation, only applies if you’re applying to EOP

    Fees and funding

    Fee information

    • Undergraduate tuition: US$16,800 per year
    • Graduate tuition: US$15,800 per year
    • MBA tuition: US$20,400 per year

    Funding

    International Student Fee Waiver Program International Programs and Global Engagement offers a limited number of international fee waivers for high achieving students. International fee waivers are awarded in one-unit increments, waiving the non-resident portion of the number of units awarded. Fee waivers are awarded in one-unit increments. Each one-unit international student fee waiver will reduce your tuition by $396 per unit awarded.

    Visa requirements for California State University, Sacramento

    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.

    USA student visa requirements