Alliant International University is a private university headquartered in San Diego, California, with campuses in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento and Fresno. It is best known for psychology, education, law, business and data analytics, with a focus on professional practice. Choose it for a practice-focused graduate degree in California.
San Diego, United States
Official website: alliant.edu
1969 as the California School of Professional Psychology
WASC Senior College and University Commission
San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento and Fresno
$18,000 – $30,000
International students, graduate programmes
$20,000 – $25,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on alliant.edu before you apply.
MS Business Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan, May
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Data Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan, May
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan, May
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MA Clinical Counseling
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
California School of Professional Psychology, founded in 1969.
Practice-focused graduate programmes.
Campuses across California.
Graduates work in counselling, business analytics and education across California.
STEM-designated analytics graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Psychology alumni pursue licensure and clinical practice.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Rolling
The San Diego campus is a compact site in Scripps Ranch with classrooms, a library and student services.
San Diego is a coastal city with beaches, year-round sun and a large biotech and defence economy. Rent is high.
Form I-20 issued by Alliant
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Alliant reviews applications on a rolling basis for each term. International applicants should apply at least three months before the start to leave time for the I-20 and visa.
Business analytics, data analytics and the MBA start in fall, spring and summer. Clinical counseling starts in the fall.
You need an F-1 student visa. Alliant issues your Form I-20 after you accept the offer and submit proof of funding. Then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend a visa interview.
Business analytics, data analytics, the MBA and clinical counseling are popular. Admission needs a bachelor's degree and TOEFL 79 or IELTS 6.5.
Alliant offers some scholarships for graduate students. Check the financial aid pages for current awards.
