Welcome to SFBU Admissions

Welcome! Whether you're just starting your academic journey, continuing your studies, or coming from abroad, we’re glad you’re considering San Francisco Bay University. Below, you’ll find everything you need to submit with your application—and discover why SFBU might be the perfect fit for your future.

Empowering Students to Lead and Succeed

At SFBU, we believe education should be inclusive, innovative, and career-focused. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, SFBU prepares students to thrive in a fast-changing world—whether you're launching your first degree or advancing your career. Our programs are shaped by industry needs, taught by faculty with real-world experience, and supported by a diverse, welcoming community.

Why SFBU?

  • Silicon Valley Advantage: Study just miles from global tech and business leaders like Apple, Meta, and Google.
  • Career-Ready Curriculum: Learn the skills employers want—through hands-on projects, internships, and real-world challenges.
  • Supportive & Diverse Community: Small class sizes, accessible faculty, and students from over 43 countries.
  • Affordable & Accessible: 91% of students receive scholarships, with awards ranging from $2,000 to full tuition.
  • Alumni Impact: SFBU graduates are making their mark at companies like TikTok, Salesforce, Boston Scientific, and Amazon.

Big ideas. Real skills. No fluff. That’s SFBU.

What All Applicants Need

Everyone applying must submit:

  • A completed application (Common App or SFBU application)
  • Unofficial high school/secondary school transcripts OR college transcripts for all colleges attended (see additional details under your applicable section)

*English Proficiency: Click here to learn more about the English proficiency requirement.

WHO Belongs At SFBU? You do — whole, human and open.

 

 

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Domestic Undergraduate Admissions

We are looking for students who want to join a supportive community invested in their success. You belong at SFBU, where we are committed to providing an experience that is affordable to all students.
 

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Domestic Graduate Students

Consider joining SFBU's globally diverse graduate community, where you'll challenge yourself with our unique master's curriculum that will set you up for a successful career. 

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International Admissions

SFBU welcomes applicants from all over the world. International students are an integral part of our student body and contribute to a dynamic learning and living environment.

 

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Domestic Transfer Students

We provide support and services to students who are transferring to campus via several different pathways, including community colleges or other universities around the country or world. We welcome you to join our study body that thrives on innovation and inclusion. 

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Contact Us

Do you have questions about our commitment to WHO you are? Concerns about the application? Or do you just want to connect?  
 
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San Francisco Bay University (SFBU), in accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, and/or ethnic origin, sex, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy*, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer related or genetic characteristics), ancestry, religion, service in the uniformed services** , or age.

 

SFBU also prohibits unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and sexual violence. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all aspects of admission, education, employment, financial aid, student activities, and other school-administered programs. SFBU is obligated to investigate all discrimination complaints, including harassment in an unbiased, thorough manner.

 

Anyone with questions about SFBU’s non-discrimination policy or complaints is encouraged to contact the Legal Team at compliance@sfbu.edu.

 

* Pregnancy includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth.

 

** Service in the uniformed services includes membership, application for membership, the performance of service, application for service, or obligation for service in the uniformed services.