California State University, Bakersfield

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   The short answer

   California State University, Bakersfield is a public university in the United States that offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral study. It suits students who want a broad state-university option with programmes across undergraduate and graduate levels.

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   What you can study

   You can study at bachelor's, master's, and doctoral level, including Accounting, Anthropology, Applied Computing, Applied Physical Science, Art, Athletic Training, Organizational Leadership, Biochemistry, and Biology. The university offers 39 bachelor's degree programmes, 17 master's degree programmes, and a doctoral programme in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.).

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   Getting in

   International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check the website for current entry requirements, document lists, deadlines, and any programme-specific conditions. If you need visa or transfer guidance, confirm the required steps directly with the admissions office before applying.

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   What it costs

   The university does not publish a fee for international students; confirm the current tuition rate with its admissions office. Tuition is charged in USD, and you should also budget for living costs in Bakersfield separately.

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   Coming from abroad

   The university does not state the language of instruction in the information available, so confirm that on the official website before applying. Before you submit an application, check visa documents, English-language requirements, deadline dates, and whether your chosen programme has extra admission steps.

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   How it compares

   Among 2,515 universities in the United States, California State University, Bakersfield is a public option with study available from bachelor’s level through doctorate. Its mix of 39 bachelor’s programmes, 17 master’s programmes, and an Ed.D. makes it a practical choice for students who want multiple degree levels in one institution rather than a narrow specialist college.

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.