International Year One in Science and Engineering
San Francisco State University, San Francisco, United States
Key facts
- Level
- Certificate
- Subject
- Engineering
- Duration
- 1 year
- Study mode
- Full time
- Tuition fee
- US$26,000 per year
- Intakes
- January 2027, May 2027, August 2027
Course overview
International Year One in Science and Engineering at San Francisco State University. A study-preparation (pathway) programme run with Oxford International that prepares international students for degree study; the curriculum lists the degrees it leads to. Routes: 1 year pathway study. Campus: San Francisco State University. 2025-26 International Year One tuition: IELTS 5.5 Entry – January, May, August – $26,000 USDIELTS 5.0 Entry – January, May, August – $28,500 USD Listed through Oxford International, the university's pathway and recruitment partner.
What you will study
Progression degrees (after passing the pathway at the required level):
- BSc (Hons) Computer Engineering: https://bulletin.sfsu.edu/colleges/science-engineering/engineering/bs-computer-engineering/
- BA (Hons) Modern Jewish Studies: https://bulletin.sfsu.edu/colleges/liberal-creative-arts/jewish-studies/ba-modern-jewish-studies/
- BSc (Hons) Chemistry: https://bulletin.sfsu.edu/colleges/science-engineering/chemistry-biochemistry/bs-chemistry/
- BSc (Hons) Biology Cell and Molecular Biology: https://bulletin.sfsu.edu/colleges/science-engineering/biology/bs-biology-concentration-cell-molecular-biology/
- BSc (Hons) Biochemistry: https://bulletin.sfsu.edu/colleges/science-engineering/chemistry-biochemistry/bs-biochemistry/
- BA (Hons) Physics: https://bulletin.sfsu.edu/colleges/science-engineering/physics-astronomy/ba-physics/
- BA (Hons) Earth Sciences: https://bulletin.sfsu.edu/colleges/science-engineering/earth-climate-science/bs-earth-sciences/
- BA (Hons) Mathematics: https://bulletin.sfsu.edu/colleges/science-engineering/mathematics/
- BA (Hons) Chemistry: https://bulletin.sfsu.edu/colleges/science-engineering/chemistry-biochemistry/ba-chemistry/
- BA Psychology: https://bulleti
Oxford International course page: https://www.oxfordinternational.com/courses/detail/pathway-san-francisco-state-university-international-year-one-in-science-and-engineering/
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Minimum grade of C or 5 in a minimum of 5 subjects (can be a combination of O and A level), average of all subjects taken must also be a C or higher; English: IELTS 5.0 (with no individual score lower than 5.0) (Pre-Sessional English available for students who have minimum 4 overall) Oxford ELLT 4 (with no skill below 4) (Pre-Sessional English available for students who have minimum 2 overall)
English language
IELTS 5
Minimum in each skill (IELTS): Reading 5, Writing 5, Speaking 5, Listening 5
Course details come from the university and can change. Always check the official course page before you apply.