California State University, Long Beach

The California State University (CSU) - the nation’s largest comprehensive university with 23 unique campuses serving approximately 482,000 students and employing more than 53,000 faculty and staff.

Since 1961, the CSU has provided an affordable, accessible and high-quality education to 3.8 million graduates throughout California. While each campus is unique based on its curricular specialties, location and campus culture, every CSU is distinguished for the quality of its educational programs. All campuses are fully accredited, provide a high-quality broad liberal educational program and offer opportunities for students to engage in campus life through the Associated Students, Inc., clubs and service learning. Through leading-edge programs, superior teaching and extensive workforce training opportunities, CSU students graduate with the critical thinking skills, industry knowledge and hands-on experience necessary for employment and career advancement.

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), known as The Beach, offers a vibrant, diverse environment for international students. Surrounded by the best that Southern California has to offer, CSULB is an ideal place to live, learn, and discover.

Why California State University, Long Beach

• Campus: The urban campus spreads across 322 acres and has 84 buildings, 63 academic departments and programs, 24 centers, four institutes and four clinics. The minimalist-designed buildings, created primarily by architect Edward Killingsworth, places emphasis on landscaping, giving CSULB a naturalistic, park-like layout that has earned numerous design awards.  
• Facilities: The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is a 126,500-square-foot, two-story, state-of-the-art recreation facility located on the east side of the California State University, Long Beach campus. The facility is a hub for recreational activities, programs, and opportunities for Intramural Sports, Fitness, and Wellness services.
• Life in Long Beach: Long Beach is a large city with a population of 492,000, located in Southern California, USA. It is situated in Los Angeles County, 20 miles (32K) south of downtown Los Angeles and 105 miles (169k) north of San Diego. Long Beach uniquely blends the character of a sophisticated urban area with the charm of a seaside community.
• The Beach: California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), known as The Beach, offers a vibrant, diverse, and welcoming environment for international students. Surrounded by the best Southern California has to offer, CSULB is an ideal place to live, learn, and discover. CSULB offers nationally recognized academic programs for an affordable tuition. It's no wonder so many students choose to come to The Beach!