A wide range of first-rate programs

SFSU offers more than 200 fields of study and awards bachelor’s degrees in 112 areas of specialization, providing you with an exceptional breadth of choice and depth of focus. Many of our programs have earned national recognition for their innovation, for opening new avenues of thought and discovery.

Gifted, accessible faculty

Our professors are known for their excellent, learning-centered teaching. All SFSU students, and particularly Presidential Scholars, have close contact with faculty who are winning awards and doing cutting-edge research—even discovering planets—while working side-by-side with their students.

A sophisticated, diverse campus

The society of the future is studying on SFSU’s campus today—the broadest mix of race, ethnicity, culture, age, and life experience you’re likely to find anywhere. Over 200 clubs and organizations, from the African American Social Work Caucus to the Zymurgists Club, and 28 fraternities and sororities will help you connect with others. Surrounded by one of the world’s most ethnically rich cities, and with students enrolled from across the nation and more than 90 countries, SFSU helps prepare you with the skills and insight necessary to succeed in a pluralistic society and global economy.

Hands-on learning, real-world experience

Credit-earning internships are built into many majors at SFSU. We sponsor more than 100 community-focused centers and institutes, offering you the chance to work with professionals on hundreds of different real-life projects, from producing a cable TV news show, to running a teen health and counseling center, to developing a public relations program for a local non-profit group.