About the study location

San Marcos is a suburban city with a population of approximately 94,000, known for its scenic parks, trails, and proximity to both the Pacific Ocean and the San Diego metropolitan area.
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Most courses are 4 credits each. Generally Norwegian students register for 16 US Semester Credits per semester. 15-16 credits are equivalent to 30 ECTS. This is normally 4-5 courses
Students must pay a tuition fee of approximately $8,600 per semester (undergraduate level). This is subject to change.


No additional scholarship
California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) offers several on-campus housing optionsfor students

Fall Semester: May 1.

Spring Semester: November 15.

Autumn Semester: Late August to mid-December
Spring Semester: Early January to early May

English B2 certificate required

TOEFL score of 61 (minimum score of 19 in writing, and 14 on all other sections)

IELTS score of 5.5 (with a 5.5 in writing, and 5.0 on all other sections)

Students are expected to purchase health care insurance for the duration of their stay. This will be in addition to the insurance the students have from their home countries.