Ohlone College is a public community college in Fremont, at the southern end of the San Francisco Bay, near the Tesla factory and Silicon Valley. International students mostly take transfer courses toward UC and Cal State universities, especially in computer science and business. The main campus sits on a hillside with views over the bay.
Fremont, California, United States
Official website: ohlone.edu
Public community college in California
Fremont, near Silicon Valley
Transfer agreements with UC and CSU campuses
$9,000 – $12,000
International students, associate programmes
$22,000 – $28,000
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 ohlone.edu before you apply.
Associate in Science in Computer Science (Transfer)
Associate DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 61
Associate in Business Administration (Transfer)
Associate DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 61
Associate in Arts (Transfer)
Associate DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 61
Associate in Mathematics
Associate DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 61
Close to Silicon Valley tech employers.
Transfer routes to UC and Cal State.
A hillside campus with bay views.
Most students transfer to four-year universities.
Computer science transfers often head to San Jose State and UC campuses.
Silicon Valley internships are nearby for later years.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
The Fremont campus sits on a hillside with modern buildings and a bus to BART.
Fremont is a safe, diverse suburb with high rent, like most of the Bay Area.
Form I-20 issued by Ohlone College
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
Ohlone accepts international applications with deadlines around June for fall and November for spring.
Classes start in fall and spring.
You'll need an F-1 visa. Once you accept your offer and send proof of funding, Ohlone College issues the Form I-20. After that it's the SEVIS fee, the DS-160 form and an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
Computer science, business, general transfer and mathematics are popular. Entry needs high school completion and IELTS 5.5.
The college foundation offers scholarships after your first semester. Ask the international office.
