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    Program facts

    California State University, Monterey Bay
    Seaside, USA
    • Program type
      Master's
    • Duration
      2 years
    • Annual tuition fee
      15,600 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    • Language taught in
      English
    • Start date
      August, January

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    Program Overview

    What California State University, Monterey Bay says about their program:
    "CSUMB offers a Master of Science in Marine Science through Moss Landing Marine Labs. Both campuses are located near the shores of Monterey Bay, an extraordinary place that is home to one of the greatest concentrations of marine science research and education institutions anywhere in the world. CSUMB is located only 20 minutes south of MLML and is by far the closest of the seven CSU consortium campuses affiliated with MLML."

    Admissions requirements

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

    Postgraduate academic requirements

    • Must have a GPA of 2.5 overall or in the last 60 units completed - some programs required a higher GPA's
    • Official university or college transcript (the official record of marks/scores/grades)
    • GRE or GMAT, depending on major
    • Some programs require subject tests, secondary application information, resume, letters of recommendation and statement of purpose

    English proficiency

    Undergraduate

    • TOEFL: 61, or paper-based score of 500
    • IELTS: 6.0
    • PTE: 45
    • Attending a school full-time where English was the primary language of instruction for at least three years immediately preceding admission to CSUMB
    • University English Proficiency test

    Postgraduate

    • TOEFL: 80, or paper-based score of 550
    • IELTS: 6.5
    • PTE: 65
    • Attending a school full-time where English was the primary language of instruction for at least three years immediately preceding admission to CSUMB
    • University English Proficiency test

    Documents required

    • Academic records
    • Proof of financial Support
    • Proof of English proficiency
    • Health insurance fee is mandatory to all F-1 and J-1 visa applicants as a condition of registration and continued enrollment in CSU

    Fees and funding

    Fee information

    • Undergraduate tuition: US$16,647 per year
    • Graduate tuition: US$15,600 per year

    Visa requirements for California State University, Monterey Bay

    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