Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 70

Tuition Fee

 CAD 18,605 per year

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

Living Cost in California State University - East Bay

  CAD 19,000 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 - 6.0
• TOEFL
  • Minimum Overall Score - 61
• SAT
  • Minimum Overall Score - 1,090.0  

• Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

• Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities
Students with a French Major can have careers in the following areas:  

• Education:  In addition to traditional elementary and High schools, there are many French-American schools in the Bay Area, and around the country
• Editing/publishing:  Skills acquired allow students to be tuned to syntax and spelling in both French and English.
• Government agencies such as the CIA, the FBI, the United Nations and Consular Services

1. Bilingual Call Center Representative
2. Bilingual Technical Support Specialist
3. College Admissions Officer/Counselor
4. Communications
5. Community College/University Professor
6. Computer coding
7. ESL Teacher/Assistant abroad
8. Film/Video/Book editor
9. Intern for Major French Banks
10. International Business
11. International Trade Specialist
12. Interpretation
13. Librarian
14. Peace Corps
15. Research Assistant/Associate
16. Sales Coordinator for International Hotel Company
17. Tour Guide/Consultant
18. Translation
19. University Grant Writer

Scholarships

• Each year, a limited number of non resident tuition fee waivers are available to undergraduate international students (F1 visa holders) on a competitive basis these waivers are provided through CSUEB's Global Scholarships.    
• Global Excellence Scholarships 12,500 USD per year
• Global Honors Scholarships 2,500 USD + for one year of study at Cal State East Bay
• (A limited number of non renewable awards of $2,500+ for one year of study at Cal State East Bay for undergraduate students (first time freshman, transfer students and continuing international students)

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.