University of San Francisco

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   The short answer

   University of San Francisco is a private Jesuit university in San Francisco, California, offering undergraduate and graduate study across a mix of health, nutrition, counseling, and wellness fields. It suits students who want a city-based U.S. university with options from bachelor’s level through doctorate level, including online study in some programmes.

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   What you can study

   You can study at bachelor’s, master’s, PhD/doctorate, and foundation level. Example programmes include Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, Doctor of Acupuncture Completion Track, Bachelor of Science in Herbal Sciences, Master of Science in Nutrition/Didactic Program in Dietetics, Master of Science in Midwifery, Master of Science in Integrative Nutrition – Online, Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, Master of Science in Exercise Science and Integrated Wellness – Online, Master of Arts in Maternal-Child Health Systems, Functional Medicine Certificate, Dietetic Internship, and a combined Master of Science in Nutrition/Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should apply for the level and programme they want, then check the official website for entry requirements, deadlines, required documents, and any programme-specific steps. Because the university offers different degree levels and some online options, the exact admissions route depends on the programme.

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   What it costs

   The university does not publish a fee range for international students; confirm the current tuition with its admissions office. Living costs in San Francisco are likely to be a separate expense, so budget for housing, transport, food, and personal costs as well.

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   Coming from abroad

   The language of instruction is not stated, so confirm it on the official website before applying. Also check visa support, whether your programme is on campus or online, what documents are needed for an overseas application, and whether you must meet any subject-specific or professional-entry conditions.

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   How it compares

   Among 2,515 universities in the United States, University of San Francisco stands out as a specialised private Jesuit university rather than a broad national system institution. Its mix of health, nutrition, counseling, and integrative wellness programmes makes it more suitable for students with a clear professional focus than for those looking for a very wide subject catalogue.

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.