Highlights

Top-ranked programs

SJSU’s engineering program is ranked 12th among engineering programs for master’s-level institutions in the most recent edition of "America’s Best Colleges 2009" by U.S. News & World Report.

Destination Silicon Valley

Close ties with Silicon Valley industry provide access to scholarships, internships, research projects and employment. SJSU is the top provider of engineers to Silicon Valley companies. Thousands of talented alumni hold key positions throughout the valley and beyond.

Hands-on practical education

Accomplished faculty with strong ties to industry bring real-world experience to the classroom. On-campus laboratories sponsored by Applied Materials, Atmel, Cadence, Cisco, Hewlett-Packard, Intel, Synopsys, Xilinx and more give students access to state-of-the-art tools and equipment to practice what they have learned in the classroom.

Preparation for the global economy

The college’s Global Technology Initiative, which includes a unique all-expense-paid, two-week study tour of Asia, exposes students to the realities of today’s competitive global economy.