About
California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) provides 7,500 students an opportunity to study a variety of disciplines. With six academic colleges, each delivering degrees, minors and other academic offerings to explore, the university currently offers 25 undergraduate degrees with over 30 included concentrations, more than 30 minors, nine graduate degrees and several teacher certification options.
Located just a mile from the shores of Monterey Bay, CSUMB has a diverse student body that receives personal attention in small classes. With its stunning coastline, rolling hills and lush forests, whether the students are looking for a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life or a dynamic and vibrant community to pursue their education and career, Monterey Bay has it all.
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Deadlines, entry requirements & more
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Master of Arts in Education
Upcoming intake
August (25/08/2025)
Deadline
June (01/06/2025)
Academic Requirement
Academic Requirements: Must have completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education. Must have a GPA of 2.5 overall or in the last 60 units completed - some programs required higher GPA's. Official university or college transcript (official record of marks/scores/grades). GRE or GMAT, depending on major. Some programs require subject tests, secondary application information, resume, letters of recommendation and statement of purpose. English Proficiency Requirements: TOEFL PBT (Paper-Based Exam): 550 TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based Exam): 80 IELTS Overall Band: 6.5 Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 65 3 years of English - If a freshman or transfer applicant has attended a high school or college in the U.S. for three or more years, or has attended a high school where English is the principal language of instruction for three or more years, the TOEFL or other English language proficiency exam is not required. Transferring English (A2) credit: Students can meet the English proficiency requirement by transferring credit from a community college or 4-year university that meets the CSUMB General Education Area A2 (Written Communication) requirement. Other standards: If you are applying to CSUMB through an agency or a partner university, there may be other ways that you can meet the English proficiency requirement that are outlined in CSUMB's agreement with your agency or university. Please check with your agent or home campus coordinator for details.
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Master of Social Work
Upcoming intake
August (25/08/2025)
Deadline
June (01/06/2025)
Academic Requirement
Academic Requirements: Must have completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education. Must have a GPA of 2.5 overall or in the last 60 units completed - some programs required higher GPA's. Official university or college transcript (official record of marks/scores/grades). GRE or GMAT, depending on major. Some programs require subject tests, secondary application information, resume, letters of recommendation and statement of purpose. English Proficiency Requirements: TOEFL PBT (Paper-Based Exam): 550 TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based Exam): 80 IELTS Overall Band: 6.5 Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 65 3 years of English - If a freshman or transfer applicant has attended a high school or college in the U.S. for three or more years, or has attended a high school where English is the principal language of instruction for three or more years, the TOEFL or other English language proficiency exam is not required. Transferring English (A2) credit: Students can meet the English proficiency requirement by transferring credit from a community college or 4-year university that meets the CSUMB General Education Area A2 (Written Communication) requirement. Other standards: If you are applying to CSUMB through an agency or a partner university, there may be other ways that you can meet the English proficiency requirement that are outlined in CSUMB's agreement with your agency or university. Please check with your agent or home campus coordinator for details.
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Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Hospitality Management
Upcoming intake
August (25/08/2025)
Deadline
June (01/06/2025)
Academic Requirement
Academic Requirements: High school diploma equivalent or certificate of graduation. The equivalent of a 2.40 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale in high school. Official high school transcript (official record of marks/scores/grades). National Test Scores (if required by home country). SAT or ACT scores required for students who graduate from a US high school or a US accredited international school. Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) credit accepted but not required. English Proficiency Requirements: IELTS: 6.0 TOEFL iBT: 61 TOEFL PBT: 500 Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 45 3 years of English: If a freshman or transfer applicant has attended a high school or college in the U.S. for three or more years, or has attended a high school where English is the principal language of instruction for three or more years, the TOEFL or other English language proficiency exam is not required. Transferring English (A2) credit: Students can meet the English proficiency requirement by transferring credit from a community college or 4-year university that meets the CSUMB General Education Area A2 (Written Communication) requirement. Other standards: If you are applying to CSUMB through an agency or a partner university, there may be other ways that you can meet the English Proficiency requirement that are outlined in CSUMB's agreement with your agency or university. Please check with your agent or home campus coordinator for details.
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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Upcoming intake
August (25/08/2025)
Deadline
June (01/06/2025)
Academic Requirement
Academic Requirements: High school diploma equivalent or certificate of graduation. The equivalent of a 2.40 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale in high school. Official high school transcript (official record of marks/scores/grades). National Test Scores (if required by home country). SAT or ACT scores required for students who graduate from a US high school or a US accredited international school. Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) credit accepted but not required. 13th year of high school - Students who come from countries where standard pre-university education is 13 years (ex. Norway) may earn a maximum of 30 semester units of university-level credit for coursework and/or exams passed in their 13th year. English Proficiency Requirements: IELTS: 6.0 TOEFL iBT: 61 TOEFL PBT: 500 Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 45 3 years of English: If a freshman or transfer applicant has attended a high school or college in the U.S. for three or more years, or has attended a high school where English is the principal language of instruction for three or more years, the TOEFL or other English language proficiency exam is not required. Transferring English (A2) credit: Students can meet the English proficiency requirement by transferring credit from a community college or 4-year university that meets the CSUMB General Education Area A2 (Written Communication) requirement. Other standards: If you are applying to CSUMB through an agency or a partner university, there may be other ways that you can meet the English Proficiency requirement that are outlined in CSUMB's agreement with your agency or university. Please check with your agent or home campus coordinator for details.
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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Upcoming intake
August (25/08/2025)
Deadline
June (01/06/2025)
Academic Requirement
Academic Requirements: High school diploma equivalent or certificate of graduation. The equivalent of a 2.40 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale in high school. Official high school transcript (official record of marks/scores/grades). National Test Scores (if required by home country). SAT or ACT scores required for students who graduate from a US high school or a US accredited international school. Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) credit accepted but not required. English Proficiency Requirements: IELTS: 6.0 TOEFL iBT: 61 TOEFL PBT: 500 Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 45 3 years of English: If a freshman or transfer applicant has attended a high school or college in the U.S. for three or more years, or has attended a high school where English is the principal language of instruction for three or more years, the TOEFL or other English language proficiency exam is not required. Transferring English (A2) credit: Students can meet the English proficiency requirement by transferring credit from a community college or 4-year university that meets the CSUMB General Education Area A2 (Written Communication) requirement. Other standards: If you are applying to CSUMB through an agency or a partner university, there may be other ways that you can meet the English Proficiency requirement that are outlined in CSUMB's agreement with your agency or university. Please check with your agent or home campus coordinator for details.
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Application
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