California Science and Technology University (CSTU)
California Science and Technology University (CSTU), founded in 2011, is a university accredited by ACCSC, SEVP, and the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange. Its campus is ideally located in Milpitas, CA, in the heart of Silicon Valley. The university offers popular US master's programs such as the MScSE and MBA. Employing a blended learning model with multiple enrollment windows, it is an ideal choice for F-1 students seeking a balance between academic pursuits and professional experience.
General Information
School Information
California Science and Technology University (CSTU) , founded in 2011 , is a university accredited by ACCSC, SEVP, and the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange. Its campus is ideally located in Milpitas, CA, in the heart of Silicon Valley . The university offers popular US master’s programs such as the MScSE and MBA. Employing a blended learning model with multiple enrollment windows, it is an ideal choice for F-1 students seeking a balance between academic pursuits and professional experience.
School Introduction
California Science and Technology University ( CSTU) is an American institution of higher learning accredited by ACCSC, SEVP, and the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange. Since its founding in 2011, CSTU has adhered to a career-oriented educational philosophy, committed to bridging the gap between academic education and the needs of technological application, focusing on practical teaching in cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud computing. The university campus is located in Milpitas, CA , in the heart of Silicon Valley. This prime location not only provides students with convenient transportation but also creates an excellent external environment for them to find internships and employment opportunities in related industries. The university has a strong academic foundation in business, information technology, and data science. CSTU deeply understands the career development needs of international students in the US and supports students in pursuing full-time professional practice while studying for their degrees through flexible curriculum design and compliant CPT policies, achieving a deep integration of academic research and career development.
Application process
Admission application process
Submit application materials -> Application fee waiver possible (please contact Lighthouse) -> Receive offer -> Transfer SEVIS -> Pay tuition -> Confirm course with advisor -> Submit tuition receipt -> Receive new I-20 and begin CPT application -> Enrollment
CPT Application Process
- Enroll in CPT courses
- Submit a CPT application, offer letter, and CPT Agreement Authorization Form to the school’s Designated School Office (DSO).
- Received CPT I20, started work on the CPT Start date.
Required documents for application
- Submit the online application form (application fee can be waived by Lighthouse CPT).
- Undergraduate transcript
- Bachelor’s Degree Certificate
- Graduate transcript + graduate diploma (if applicable)
- passport
- Personal Statement
- CV
- Proof of funds: bank statement showing over $30,000
- Language proficiency: TOEFL 60+; IELTS 6.0+; Duolingo 85 (waiveable)