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Santa Clara University

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Santa Clara University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Santa Clara University is a private Jesuit university in Santa Clara, California, offering bachelor’s-level study. It suits students who want a U.S. undergraduate option with engineering, economics, and humanities subjects.

  2. What you can study

    You can study at bachelor’s level in areas that include Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering and Public Policy, Engineering Design, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (EDIE), Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Economics, English, History, and Philosophy. The university lists 24 programmes in total.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process for undergraduate study and check the current entry requirements, deadlines, and document list on the official website. The university does not state the full application procedure in the information available here, so confirm the latest requirements directly with admissions before applying.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish tuition for international students in the information available here; confirm the current fee with its admissions office. Living costs in Santa Clara, California, will depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending, so plan for local U.S. city expenses.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated here, so confirm that on the official website before applying. Before you submit an application, check visa requirements, proof of funds, housing options, health insurance, and whether your intended programme is open to international students.

  6. How it compares

    Among 2,515 universities in the United States, this one stands out as a bachelor’s-level Jesuit university with a strong engineering list and a small set of humanities and social science options. If you want a larger catalogue than a narrow specialist school but do not need postgraduate study, it sits in the middle ground.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Santa Clara University

What type of university is Santa Clara University?

It is a private Jesuit university in Santa Clara, California, and is classified as a Doctoral/Professional university.

What degree level does it offer?

It offers Bachelor’s Degree study.

How many programmes are listed?

24 programmes are listed.

Which subject areas are included?

Examples include Biomedical Engineering, several other engineering fields, Economics, English, History, and Philosophy.

Overview

Santa Clara University is a private Jesuit university in Santa Clara, California, United States. Established in 1851, Santa Clara University is the oldest operating institution of higher learning in California. The university's campus surrounds the historic Mission Santa Clara de Asís which traces its founding to 1777. The campus mirrors the Mission's architectural style and contains Mission Revival architecture and other Spanish Colonial Revival styles. The university is classified as a "Doctoral/Professional" university.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United States.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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