California State University, East Bay is a public university in Hayward, in the San Francisco Bay Area, part of the California State University system. It is best known for business analytics, computer science, engineering, nursing and education, with low tuition and access to Silicon Valley. Choose it for an affordable Bay Area degree.
Hayward, California, United States
Official website: csueastbay.edu
California State University campus
One of the most diverse universities in the continental US
Hayward hills, overlooking the San Francisco Bay
$20,000 – $26,000
International students, non-resident undergraduate and master's rates
$20,000 – $26,000
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 csueastbay.edu before you apply.
MS Business Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Engineering Management
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BS Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
Bay Area location near Silicon Valley and San Francisco.
Low CSU tuition.
Hilltop campus with views across the bay.
Graduates join Bay Area employers including Kaiser Permanente, Tesla and technology firms.
STEM master's graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Business analytics alumni move into data roles.
Undergrad
30 Nov 2026
Postgrad
Varies by programme
Undergrad
Limited programmes
Postgrad
Varies by programme
The Hayward campus sits in the hills with residence halls, a library and shuttles to BART.
The East Bay has lower rent than San Francisco, and BART reaches the city in about 40 minutes.
Form I-20 issued by Cal State East Bay
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
Undergraduate applications go through Cal State Apply by 30 November 2026 for fall 2027. Graduate deadlines vary, usually in spring for fall and in autumn for spring.
Most master's programmes admit for fall and spring. Undergraduates start mainly in the fall.
You need an F-1 student visa. Cal State East Bay 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 at a US embassy or consulate.
Business analytics, computer science and engineering management are popular. Graduate admission needs a bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 2.5-3.0 and IELTS 6.5.
Cal State East Bay offers limited scholarships to international students through its scholarship portal. Check the financial aid pages.
