In the year 1960, legislation came into effect to set up San Bernardino-Riverside State College. In 1963, an area of 441 acres was selected in north San Bernardino for the construction of the campus. In the same year, California State College at San Bernardino was adopted as the official name. Two years later, the college welcomed its first batch of 293 students and in 1970, a five-story library was established. In the year 1984, the campus in San Bernardino was recognized as a university, after which it was officially known as California State University, San Bernardino. During the 1990s, the university witnessed significant growth and development as it opened new centers for learning. In 1986, another campus was established in Palm Desert.
The university, which is amongst 23 campuses of the California State University system, commenced a cybersecurity program following which in 2008, it became a leader in the cybersecurity education. The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and the California State Board of Education gave their approval to the university’s teaching credential programs as well.
San Bernardino, which is the location of the university’s main campus, is one of the largest cities in California. The city hosts various events on an annual basis and is home to different museums. In addition, San Bernardino also maintains recreational facilities and boasts of well-developed infrastructure. The California State University, San Bernardino campus is located in the city’s north-western part and is well-connected to the city’s major hotspots. The San Bernardino campus is located in San Bernardino Mountains’ foothills. Comprising state-of-the-art labs and modern facilities, students can look forward to a great learning experience. The Palm Desert campus, also known as PDC, offers both graduate and undergraduate programs and serves Riverside County and Coachella Valley. One of the main features of PDC is that it offers classes not during evenings but weekends as well.
Offering undergraduate, graduate, and online programs, the university caters to diverse needs and requirements. Some of the streams offered at California State University-San Bernardino are accountancy, aerospace, Arabic, art history, Asian studies, biology, criminal justice and many more. Students can also enroll themselves in online programs in diverse streams like teacher leadership, public administration, and criminal justice.
The university has a broad network of alumni engaged in diverse fields. Some of them are Sandra Finan (U.S. Air Force Brigadier General), Alida Gray (professional MMA fighter), Sharon Jordan (actress), Ernest Chavez (professional mixed martial artist), Robert Eatinger (United States Navy), Pedro Nava (California State Assemblyman, 35th district) and Wilmer Carter (California State Assemblymember, 62nd district).
Master of Science in Computer Science
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : 300, IELTS : 6
- Fees - INR 10.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MS in Information Systems and Technology
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6
- Fees - INR 15.5 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MS in National Cyber Security Studies
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6
- Fees - INR 11 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
BS in Computer Science
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 5.5, TOEFL : 61
- Fees - INR 12.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Traditional MBA
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 79
- Fees - INR 15.5 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MS in Health Services Administration
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6
- Fees - INR 11.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Professional MBA
- Duration - 18 Months
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 79
- Fees - INR 18.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MS in Psychology (Industrial/Organizational)
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6
- Fees - INR 6.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
BA in Administration
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 5.5, TOEFL : 61
- Fees - INR 12.9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MA in Communication Studies
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - TOEFL : 89
- Fees - INR 10.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Public Administration
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 79
- Fees - INR 13.9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MS in Biology
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6
- Fees - INR 10.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA)
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 79
- Fees - INR 14.5 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Technology
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 5.5, TOEFL : 61
- Fees - INR 12.9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MFA in Studio Art
- Duration - 3 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 90
- Fees - INR 12.9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
BS in Biology
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 5.5, TOEFL : 61
- Fees - INR 12.9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Arts in Psychological Science
- Duration - 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6
- Fees - INR 11 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Physics
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : Accepted, IELTS : 5.5
- Fees - INR 12.9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Arts in Mathematics
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 79
- Fees - INR 10.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
BA in Communication
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 5.5, TOEFL : 61
- Fees - INR 12.9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Arts in Economics
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 5.5, TOEFL : 61
- Fees - INR 12.9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : Accepted, IELTS : 5.5
- Fees - INR 12.9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
BS in Computer Engineering
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 5.5, TOEFL : 61
- Fees - INR 12.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
BA in Computer Systems
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 5.5, TOEFL : 61
- Fees - INR 12.9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : Accepted, IELTS : 5.5
- Fees - INR 12.9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
BA in Psychology
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 5.5, TOEFL : 61
- Fees - INR 12.9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Entry Criteria
Courses | Exams |
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MS - 6 Courses | GRE - 300 & Above IELTS - 6 & Above TOEFL - 79 & Above |
BE/Btech - 4 Courses | IELTS - 5.5 & Above TOEFL - 61 & Above |
MIM - 1 Course | IELTS - 6 & Above TOEFL - 79 & Above |
BBA - 2 Courses | IELTS - 5.5 & Above TOEFL - 61 & Above |
BSc - 3 Courses | SAT - Accepted IELTS - 5.5 & Above TOEFL - 61 & Above |
MA - 2 Courses | IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 89-90 |
MBA - 2 Courses | IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 79 & Above |
Other Courses - 6 Courses | IELTS - 5.5-6.5 TOEFL - 61-79 SAT - Accepted |
Admission Requirement
Documents | SOP - Needed for few courses LOR - Needed for few courses Essays - Needed for few courses CV - Needed for few courses Additional documents - Required |
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Application fees | USD 55 - 70 |
Type of deadline | Regular |
Intake Season & Deadlines | Fall - 8ᵗʰ Jul 2019 - 27ᵗʰ Jul 2021 Spring - 4ᵗʰ Feb 2020 |
Approximate Fees
Courses | Duration | Tuition Fees |
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MS - 6 Courses | 18 - 24 Months | INR 10.1L - 15.5L USD 13,788 - 21,162 |
BE/Btech - 4 Courses | 4 Years | INR 12.3L - 12.9L USD 16,830 - 17,622 |
MIM - 1 Course | 1.5 - 2 Years | INR 14.5L USD 19,830 |
BBA - 2 Courses | 4 Years | INR 12.9L USD 17,622 |
BSc - 3 Courses | 4 Years | INR 12.9L USD 17,622 |
MA - 2 Courses | 1.5 - 3 Years | INR 10.6L - 12.9L USD 14,491 - 17,629 |
MBA - 2 Courses | 18 - 24 Months | INR 15.5L - 18.6L USD 21,162 - 25,333 |
Other Courses - 6 Courses | 1.5 - 4 Years | INR 6.1L - 13.9L USD 8,285 - 19,008 |