Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 70

Tuition Fee

 CAD 16,542 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in California State University - Northridge

  CAD 18,304 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

• IELTS
  • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
• TOEFL
  • Minimum Overall Score - 80
• GRE
  • Minimum Overall Score - 300.0  
• PTE
  • Minimum Overall Score - 58.0  
• DUOLINGO
  • Minimum Overall Score - 105.0  

• Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a bachelor’s degrees in the social sciences, engineering, design and architecture are often best prepared for graduate study in planning.

• Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Associated Students International Matador Scholarship:

• Award amount: $3,000
• Eligibility: Continuing international students (F-1 status) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (undergraduate) or 3.5 (graduate)
• Requirements: Academic ability, financial need, and promotion of international student involvement

Associated Students Dianne F. Harrison Award:

• Award amount: $500
• Eligibility: Continuing international students (F-1 status) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (undergraduate) or 3.5 (graduate)
• Requirements: Academic achievements, future educational and career goals, and student involvement

Dianne F. Harrison Leadership Award:

• Award amount: $8,000
• Eligibility: Continuing CSUN undergraduate students who entered as freshmen in Fall 2023 and completed at least 30 units
• Requirements: Leadership involvement, academic achievements, and campus involvement

MSP Tanni Block Memorial LGBTQIA+ Scholarship:

• Award amount: $1,250
• Eligibility: Continuing undergraduate or graduate students (including international students) with a minimum GPA of 2.0
• Requirements: Advocacy and involvement with LGBTQIA+ communities, leadership experience, and commitment to inclusivity

Alumni Higher Education Program:

• Award amount: $1,000
• Eligibility: CSUN alumni pursuing graduate education at CSUN with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (undergraduate) or 3.5 (graduate)
• Requirements: Academic achievements, personal statement, and letter of recommendation

International Graduate Student Program:

• Award amount: $1,000
• Eligibility: Continuing international graduate students (F-1 status)
• Requirements: Academic achievements and graduate student status

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

1. Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
2. Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
3. 24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.