Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 30 FREE

Tuition Fee

 CAD 18,800 per year

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

Living Cost in California Lutheran University - Thousand Oaks Campus

  CAD 19,500 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 - 88
• PTE
  • Minimum Overall Score - 58.0  
• DUOLINGO
  • Minimum Overall Score - 120.0  

• Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

• Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

DATE - 02-08-2025

GLOBAL SCHOLARS

• Up to $40,000 for freshmen and transfer students (The deadline to be considered is Jan 15.)
• Scholarships available to incoming international students, renewable each year. Criteria is based on a web-based interview and demonstration of committment to service & justice, leadership, global citizenship

ACADEMIC

• $15,000-$33,500 for freshmen up to $30,000 for transfer students
• Scholarships based on a review of academic records and are renewable for subsequent years of enrollment. No additional application necessar"

PRESIDENTIAL

• Upto full tuition
• Presidential scholarships recognize graduating high school seniors in the top tier of our applicant pool who embody the University's educational and leadership goals. Interviews are needed but an online interview is available for international and out of state students."

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS (VAPA)

• $2,500 - full tuition
• Incoming freshmen and transfer students with superior creative talent in Music, Theatre Arts, Multimedia, or Visual Arts. Must apply & submit an audition. For information go to: CalLutheran.edu/VAPA

OUT-OF-STATE HOUSING AWARD

• $5,000
• All newly admitted students for Fall 2025 who live outside of California will receive an automatic $5,000 toward their on-campus housing costs.This housing grant is renewable all four years while living in our residence halls.

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.