Program Overview
The International Research & Study Program (IRSP) provides research opportunities at California State University, Fullerton for undergraduate and graduate international students. In this program, selected applicants will:
- Enroll in credits/units under the supervision of Cal State Fullerton faculty
- Pick a 3-unit research project
- Study and conduct research on campus with Cal State Fullerton faculty and students
- Gain skills needed to succeed as professionals in increasingly diverse and international workplaces
- Apply enhanced intercultural communication skills in lab and community-based contexts
- Enroll in courses aligned with your academic interests and professional goals
Note: Program applicants should have recently scored above 500 on the paper-based TOEFL (iBT-61) or 5.5 on IELTS or other comparable test (such as the Cambridge Assessment). MyBest™ Scores TOEFL reports are acceptable. Please submit an online inquiry form, if you have questions about this requirement or other acceptable tests.
Faculty Research Projects
The following projects have been selected for applicants to the International Research and Study Program. More projects may be added; you can join our IRSP email list to receive program and application updates.
Civil Engineering
Length: 16 weeks
CSUF faculty member:
Computer Science
Using Test-driven Development to Enhance Computer Programming Exercises
Length: 16 weeks
CSUF faculty member:
Reinforcement Learning for Coordinated Sampling in Sensor Networks
Length: 16 weeks
CSUF faculty member:
Mechanical Engineering
Fabrication of high performing functional 3D micro devices using additive manufacturing
Length:
Summer(10 weeks), Fall(16 weeks)
CSUF faculty member:
Length:
Summer(10 weeks), Fall(16 weeks)
CSUF faculty member:
Requirements
If you recently scored at least a TOEFL 61 (500pBT) or IELTS 5.5 or PTE 43 or other comparable result in a test of English (such as the Cambridge Assessment), you may take up to 12 units* of undergraduate courses.
To take up to 6 or 9* graduate courses (Master Level) you need to have a bachelor’s degree, currently attend a graduate program at your home university, and must obtain a minimum TOEFL of 80 (550pBT) or IELTS 6.5 or PTE 58.
MyBest™ Scores TOEFL reports are acceptable. Please submit an online inquiry form, if you have questions about this requirement or other acceptable tests.
*Spring and Fall only
Application Steps
It's easy to apply, just submit an online application and upload the following items:
- Bank document or scholarship for at least $15,000. Bank document must show names and amounts in English.
- Passport copy (information page and photo)
- High school or university transcript
- English proficiency test score
- Qualifying health insurance is mandatory for all F-1 and J-1 visa students. For more information, visit Health Insurance.
Dates
| Term | Length | Dates | |||
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| Spring 2020 | 16 weeks |
January 17 - May 15, 2020 Deadline to apply: November 15* *Subject to change |
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| Summer 2020 Session A (3 Units) + Session B (3 Units) |
10 weeks | late May – early August 2020 | |||
| Summer 2020 Session A only (3 Units) |
5 weeks |
late May – late June 2020 |
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| Summer 2019 Session B only (3 Units) |
5 weeks |
early July – early August 2020 |
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Note: Students on F-1 visas must enroll in 6 units during summer. |
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Cost
| Semester | Length | Units | Course | Cost |
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| Summer | 5-8 weeks | 3 | Research project | $1,900 |
| Summer | 8 weeks | 6 | Research project + academic course | $2,998 |
| Fall / Spring | 16 weeks | 12 | 1 Research project (3 units) + 3 academic course (9 units) | $5,622 |
Refunds: Please see our Refund Policy page for more information.
Housing
The International Programs Housing office can help program participants find short-term housing during their stay in or around Fullerton.
