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2 Colleges. 2 Years.

Unlimited Possibilities.

#1 Ranked Community Colleges in California!

– edsmart.org

Silicon Valley, California

Foothill + De Anza are ranked #1 and #2 for transfer success among all community colleges in California and #1 for admission and transfers to the University of California (UC)

3 | What is a Community College?

What is a

Community College?

Whether it’s your goal to begin your studies with us and then transfer to a top university, experience the excitement of Silicon Valley, change the course of your life...or all of the above, your pathway to success starts here!

At Foothill College or De Anza College, you will complete the first two years of your Bachelor’s degree program and then transfer directly into the third year

years at Foothill or De Anza College

at virtually any university in the United States and beyond. After two more years of study, you will be awarded your Bachelor’s degree by the university.

The transfer process is possible because of our outstanding reputation, guaranteed admission, and articulation agreements with over 130 universities.

Give us two years of your time, and we’ll give you the education you need to achieve your dreams.

years at a prestigious university

a Bachelor’s degree at half the cost

4 | Why Study at a Community College?

WHY STUDY AT A COMMUNITY COLLEGE? Did you know that community colleges are: High quality

Affordable

Popular

The quality of instruction and the curriculum are comparable to courses taught during the first two years at a university

By completing the first two years of study at a community college, you can cut the cost of studying in the U.S. by half or more

Nearly 50% of American students who complete a Bachelor’s degree program begin their studies at a community college

Flexible

Personalized

Versatile

Our admission requirements are flexible, and the SAT or perfect high school marks are not required, even if you plan to transfer to many prestigious universities

Class sizes, one-on-one interaction with your professors, hands-on projects, internships, and research opportunities are available during your first two years

You can explore your different interests and find your passion by enrolling in a wide variety of courses before deciding on a major

Choosing to attend a community college was one of the best choices that I have ever made. The instructors are helpful, approachable, and friendly. The supportive environment enabled me to excel. At the same time, I gained a greater understanding of what I wanted to study because I had the flexibility to choose from a variety of classes.

With the help of the excellent resources available to me as an international student, I was able to transfer to UC San Diego.”

Vasil (Vasco) Yasenov, Bulgaria Transfer: UC San Diego, Business | Ph.D., UC Davis, Economics Post-Doctoral Fellow, Stanford University

“I can truly say it was everything I could hope for, a home away from home. I got to meet people from all over the world and have found myself a family here with people from different backgrounds. I chose Foothill to start my undergraduate degree, to gain valuable life experiences and to get better opportunities. I can truly say I have gained both.”

Shruti Venkatesh, India Transfer: UCLA, Communications

7 | Accolades

FOOTHILL + DE ANZA ARE RANKED :

#1 community college

#1 for acceptance and

(collegemeasures.org)

(UC Information Center)

#1 large community

#1 community college

District for graduation and transfer in California

college (De Anza College) and #1 medium community college (Foothill College) in California (edsmart.org)

#1 safest community

District in California for return on investment (valuecolleges.com)

#2 in the U.S. for educating international students

college District in California (stateuniversity.com)

transfer to the University of California (UC)

(International Institute of Education)

FOOTHILL + DE ANZA BY THE NUMBERS:

Established for over 60 years and fully accredited

by WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges)

Average class size of 27

Over 3,400 international students from over 85 countries, representing a 10% international student population

100% of our classes are taught by professors and not by teaching assistants

8 | Transfer Success!

TRANSFER SUCCESS!

2022-23

Transfer Admission Guarantees and Preferred Admission Our agreements with prestigious universities help make the process seamless!

International Students

All Students

UC Berkeley

93

325

UC Davis

182

846

UC Irvine

164

599

UCLA

74

319

UC San Diego

150

744

University of California (UC) University of California, Davis

University of California, Santa Barbara

University of California, Irvine

University of California, Santa Cruz

(Preferred admission TAP through

University of California, Merced

Uni versity of California, Berkeley

Foothill College Honors Program to

University of California, Riverside

(Pathway Program)

Uni versity of California, Los Angeles

College of Letters & Sciences)

California State University System (CSU)

Historically Black Colleges and Universities

23 campuses, including San Diego State University, San Jose

37 campuses including Stillman College, Fisk University,

State University, California State University Long Beach, San

Dillard University

Francisco State University, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Other Universities American University of Paris (FH only)

Mills College

University of the Pacific

Arizona State University

Notre Dame de Namur University

Uni versity of San Francisco (preferred

California Lutheran University

Palo Alto University

admission)

Cogswell College

Pepperdine University

Whittier College

Golden Gate University

Saint Mary’s College of California

...and many more!

Menlo College

Santa Clara University

Additionally, we offer over 130 articulation agreements that ensure your course work at Foothill or De Anza will count toward your Bachelor’s degree! Please see our website for a complete list of our university partners.

The counselors and professors here are very helpful, friendly, and supportive. The counselors hold straightforward workshops and are very patient when explaining the transfer process. Professors are always willing to provide recommendations and guidance. Since everyone is talking about transferring, the atmosphere here is very motivating.”

Lia Yiu, China | Transfer: UC Davis, B.A. Design

9 | Transfer Success!

EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES

Transfer Success - International Student University Matriculations CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UC Berkeley UC Davis UC Irvine UC LA UC Merced UC Riverside UC San Diego UC San Francisco UC Santa Barbara UC Santa Cruz Cal Poly Pomona Cal Poly San Luis Obispo CSU Bakersfield CSU East Bay CSU Fresno CSU Fullerton CSU Humboldt CSU Long Beach CSU Los Angeles CSU Northridge CSU Sacramento CSU San Marcos CSU Sonoma CSU Stanislaus San Diego State University San Francisco State University San Jose State University CALIFORNIA PRIVATE Academy of Art University Art Center College of Design California College of the Arts Ca lifornia Institute of Technology California Lutheran University Chapman University Claremont McKenna College Claremont School of Theology Dominican University Golden Gate University Hu lt International Business School Loma Linda University Loyola Marymount University Marymount California University Menlo College Mills College Mo ntessori Teacher Education Center Pacific Union College Palo Alto University Pepperdine University Saint Mary’s College

Santa Clara University Stanford University United Christian Seminary University of La Verne University of the Pacific University of San Diego University of San Francisco Un iversity of Southern California OUT OF STATE Adler College Am erican College of Forensic Studies Arizona State University Ashford University Ball State University Barry University Bellevue University Bentley College Berklee College of Music Boston College Boston University Brandeis University Brigham Young University Bri gham Young University – Hawaii Brown University Caldwell University Calvin College Carnegie Mellon University Ca se Western Reserve University Cedarville University City University of Seattle Colorado School of Mines Columbia University Cornell University Columbia College Chicago CUNY Baruch CUNY Brooklyn CUNY Hunter College Drexel University Em bry – Riddle Aeronautical University Emerson College Emory University Flagler College Florida International University Fordham University Full Sail University Geo rgia Institute of Technology Georgia State University George Washington University Hampshire College

Hawaii Pacific University In diana University – Bloomington Ind iana University – Purdue University Indianapolis Iowa State University Johns Hopkins University Loyola University – Chicago Manhattan College Michigan State University Minnesota State University MIT Minot State University Montana State University Th e New School – Greenwich College New York University Northeastern University Northern Illinois University Oregon State University Pennsylvania State University Pensacola Christian College Pittsburg State University Portland State University Pratt Institute Purdue University Ro se Hulman Institute of Technology Rutgers University Sa nta Fe University of Art and Design Sa vannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) Sc hool of Art Institute of Chicago School of Visual Arts NYC Seattle University SUNY Albany SUNY Binghamton SUNY Brockport SUNY Buffalo SUNY Geneseo Swarthmore College Syracuse University Temple University Tufts University The Ohio State University University of Alabama University of Arizona University of Chicago Un iversity of Colorado – Boulder University of Delaware University of Georgia University of Guam University of Hawaii at Manoa University of Houston

University of Houston – Victoria University of Illinois – Chicago Un iversity of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign University of Florida University of Maryland Un iversity of Massachusetts – Boston Un iversity of Michigan – Ann Arbor Un iversity of Minnesota – Twin Cities Un iversity of Nevada – Las Vegas Un iversity of North Carolina – Chapel Hill University of North Texas University of Northern Iowa Un iversity of Oklahoma University of Oregon University of Rochester University of South Florida University of Tampa University of Tennessee University of Texas – Austin University of Texas – Dallas University of Utah University of Virginia University of Washington Un iversity of Wisconsin – Madison Virginia Tech Wartburg College Wellesley College West Virginia University Westminster College Wheaton College Yale University NON U.S. Charles University City University of London Linköping University McGill University Sw iss Hotel Management School Temple University, Japan The American University of Paris University of Amsterdam University of British Columbia University of Guelph University of Leicester University of Melbourne University of Sydney University of St. Andrews University of Toronto University of Victoria

10 | Foothill College

Would you like to study in a friendly, peaceful atmosphere?

Located in the community of Los Altos Hills, near Stanford University and Google’s headquarters, you’ll find Foothill College’s beautiful, park-like campus. The American Institute of Architects has twice honored Foothill for its outstanding design, calling it the “most beautiful community college ever built.”

On-campus, students will find an award-winning Physical Science, Math, and Engineering (PSME) complex, multimedia labs, a library, athletic facilities, two theaters, an observatory, and much more.

Academically, Foothill offers a popular Honors Program with preferred admission to UCLA, as well as a unique focus on service leadership and sustainability.

Popular activities include the Research and Service Leadership Symposium and the Business Innovation Challenge.

foothill.edu

I was impressed by the availability of professors, their passion, and dedication. One of the reasons why I was academically successful at Foothill was that I was well taught and guided by my teachers.

Also, the students here— from a wide variety of cultures and experiences—made learning fun. I did not have trouble blending into the cosmopolitan community since the staff and teachers were helpful and welcoming, always providing guidance and support.”

Daniel Vignon - Ivory Coast | Transfer: MIT, Mechanical Engineering | Ph.D. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, Civil Engineering

12 | De Anza College

Do you thrive while studying in a fastpaced, welcoming environment?

Located in Cupertino, near Apple’s headquarters, De Anza College’s campus offers a lively and engaging atmosphere, blending Spanish and modern architecture. As the larger of the two colleges, De Anza offers distinctive facilities such as the Cheeseman Environmental Studies Center, the Euphrat Museum of Art, California History Center, television, animation, and film studios, athletic facilities, a library, the Fujitsu Planetarium, and much more.

Academically, De Anza is well known for social action and student and community engagement through initiatives as the Vasconcellos Institute for Democracy in Action (VIDA). Popular activities include the Euphrat Museum of Art Student Art Show and watching the Coast Conference all-sports trophy winning athletics teams.

deanza.edu

“I benefited from the wide variety of rigorous classes offered at De Anza. I’ve received wholehearted support from my professors and the staff throughout my entire academic journey. The professors are all passionate about what they are teaching, and they never shy away from offering their support to students. I also got involved on campus as the President of the Honors Club. Having the opportunity to meet people from around the world in my classes and extracurriculars added to my positive experience.”

Peihan Huo, China | Transfer: Brown University, Applied Mathematics

14 | Silicon Valley, CA

LIVE AND STUDY IN SILICON VALLEY, CALIFORNIA! Our location, in the heart of Silicon Valley, south of San Francisco and west of San Jose, is known for innovation, creativity, diversity, and safety. With more than 6,000 companies surrounding our campuses including Google, Apple, Facebook, Tesla, LinkedIn, Netflix, Adobe, NASA Research Labs, and more - you’ll be at the center of it all. In fact, Forbes Magazine has named San Francisco and San Jose as top cities for young professionals, attracting the best and the brightest here. Our neighboring communities of Los Altos, Mountain View, Cupertino, and Sunnyvale are consistently ranked as some of the safest in the United States. Oh, and did we mention that there are 300 sunny days a year with an average temperature of 21 degrees Celsius?

UC Berkeley

University of San Francisco

San Francisco Twitter

San Francisco State University

YouTube

Instagram WhatsApp

Stanford University The location in Silicon Valley adds to the academic experience. It exposes you to a wide range of cultures, people, and beliefs. Being in the middle of the innovation, including guest speakers in my classes and field trips to companies, is an added benefit. I also enjoy the atmosphere of the Bay Area as there is a lot to do, from exploring the city to hiking in nature.”

Thomas Öfverström, Finland Transfer: UC Berkeley, Economics

15 | Why Study at a Community College?

CHICAGO, IL

NEW YORK, NY

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

LOS ANGELES, CA

Facebook

Tesla

Google LinkedIn Apple

Netflix

Santa Clara University Adobe

San Jose San Jose State University

Adjusting to college life and life in America is easy due to the amount of international and open-minded people in the Bay Area.

I have made friends with people from different cultures, but at the same time, I have found my community here too. People are friendly, and I feel safe and never isolated or alone.”

Diego Chávez, El Salvador Current student, Environmental Science

16 | Outside the Classroom

THINK OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM We believe that learning should also be fun. We provide you with opportunities to develop new friendships while establishing a global network with your fellow students. Develop leadership skills and make a difference by joining student government, one of our many clubs and organizations, taking part in activities, or trying out for one of our athletics teams!

17 | Academics & Support

STRONG ACADEMICS At Foothill + De Anza, you'll learn in a rigorous academic environment, using state of the art laboratories and the latest technology. Our faculty are nationally recognized for their excellence in the classroom and beyond. They have earned degrees from top universities such as Stanford, Harvard, MIT, UC Berkeley, UCLA, Yale, Cambridge, Dartmouth, Princeton, and many others. They include Fulbright scholars, California Professors of the Year, and other top professionals and award winners in their fields.

WE SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS Both colleges offer student support services to assist you in achieving your academic and personal goals. Our support services on both campuses include: • International Student Programs (ISP) providing orientation, immigration advising and workshops, activities, and other services • International student academic counseling and education planning • University Transfer Center providing workshops, resources, and university representative visits • Free tutoring services in most subjects, math and writing centers, and academic skills workshops • Health Services Center

I was worried about my English skills before I arrived in the U.S., and it was a relief when I realized that I had no reason to be so concerned.

On-campus, I received support from faculty who were patient and helpful. The professors and my classmates made me feel comfortable speaking and contributing my viewpoint to class discussions. I also took advantage of the free tutoring on campus, which helped improve my essay writing.”

Saad Jamal Zaatarah, Jordan Transfer: University of San Francisco, Business

• Psychological Services • Disability Support Programs and Resource Center • Learning communities including an Honors Program, Humanities Mellon Scholars, VIDA, Umoja, Puente, First Year Experience, and others • Pass the Torch Peer tutors • Internships and partnerships with Silicon Valley companies and universities • Campus Abroad programs

Our Alumni

18 | Alumni

Are Doing Great Things

What does the co-founder of Apple, an Academy Award winner, and the Chancellor of UCLA all have in common?

They are all alumni of Foothill + De Anza!

STEVE WOZNIAK

DR. GENE D. BLOCK

Transfer: • UC Berkeley (B.Sc. Electrical Engineering and Computer Science)

Transfer: • Stanford University (B.A. Psychology) • University of Oregon (Ph.D. Psychology)

Apple Inc. Co-Founder De Anza College

KIRILL DMITRIEV

CEO Russian Direct Investment Fund & President of ICON Private Equity Foothill College

Transfer: • Stanford University (B.S.) • Harvard University (M.B.A.)

Chancellor at UCLA Foothill College

DR. DJ PATIL

Former U.S. Chief Data Scientist & Senior Fellow at Harvard’s Belfer Center De Anza College Transfer:

• UC San Diego (B.A. Mathematics)

• University of Maryland

College Park (Ph.D. Applied Mathematics)

JOHN OTTMAN

Academy Award Winning Film Editor Bohemian Rhapsody De Anza College Transfer: • USC (BFA Film Production)

CHEN DER LOW

Stanford University Hospital Neurology Department Foothill College Transfer:

• University of Pennsylvania (B.S. Nursing)

• Duke University (Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine)

INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITIES Join our international students who have taken advantage of internship and post-study opportunities in the fields of art and design, business, computer science, education, engineering, health sciences, history, psychology, veterinary science, and many others!

Recent internship and post-study work sites include Uber (software engineering), Stanford University, Disney World, Apple, JP Morgan Chase, MercedesBenz, Synopsys, Virgin America, Clover, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Atomic Labs, Bay Area Healthcare Center, San Jose State University, iHealth Labs, Fortinet, Docomo Innovations, SnapDNA, Adobe Animal Hospital, Los Altos History Museum, Hyde Park Investment Services, and more!

My internship at Stanford University’s Etkin Lab has helped me improve my communication and leadership skills—which no doubt has made me more confident and wellrounded as an individual. The opportunity to learn about research processes, brain-scanning technologies, and data coding in a real-life lab allowed me to apply what I’ve learned in my classes to real-life situations. Working alongside Stanford faculty and graduate students was invaluable and it was a lot of fun!”

Pavini Sethi, Thailand Transfer: UC Berkeley, Psychology + Math

Popular Majors

21 | Popular Majors

FH = Foothill College only

DA = De Anza College only

Accounting

Co mputer Information Systems

Administration of Justice

Computer Science

– Animation (DA)

Massage Therapy (DA)

Dance (DA)

– Film

Mathematics

Dental Assisting (FH)

– Screenwriting (DA)

Music

– TV Emphasis (DA)

Music History

– Cy ber Forensics & Investigation (DA) – Law Enforcement (DA)

Drama

Film/TV Production (DA)

Foreign Languages

Linguistics

Advertising (DA)

Early Childhood Education

Anthropology

Economics

– Mandarin

Nanoscience

Engineering

– French

Paralegal Studies (DA)

– Aerospace

– German

Paramedic (FH)

Art History

– Biomedical

– Italian (DA)

Personal Trainer (FH)

Athletic Injury Care (FH)

– Chemical

– Japanese

Pharmacy Technician (FH)

Automotive Technology (DA)

– Civil

– Spanish

Philosophy

Biochemistry

– Computer

Game Design (FH)

Photography

Bioinformatics (FH)

– Electrical

General Studies

– Materials

– Science

Physical Education (FH)

Biology Biological Sciences

– Mechanical

– Social Science

– Pre-Dentistry

– Software

– Pre-Medicine

English Literature

– Pre-Pharmacy

Enterprise Networking

– Pre-Veterinary Science

Entrepreneurship

Geology

En v ironmental Horticulture &

Global Studies

Archaeology (FH) Art

Biotechnology Botany (DA) Business Administration – International Business

Design (FH)

Geography Ge o graphic Information Systems (FH)

Graphic & Interactive Design

Environmental Science (DA)

History

Environmental Studies (DA)

Humanities

– Management

– Energy Management/

In s tructional Design &

– Management –

Building Science

Technology (FH)

Hospitality (DA) – Marketing Management Chemistry Child Development Communication Studies Computer Aided Design (DA)

– Resource Management/ Pollution Prevention – Wildlife Science Technician Fi l m, Television, & Electronic Media (DA)

Intercultural Studies (DA) International Studies Japanese Studies (FH) Journalism (DA) Kinesiology Liberal Arts

Music Technology (FH)

Physics Political Science Pre-Law Pro Tools Specialist (FH) Psychology Public Health (FH) Public Relations Real Estate Social Justice (FH) Sociology Speech Communication (DA) Sports Medicine (FH) Statistics Theatre Arts (FH) Theatre Technology (FH) Veterinary Technology (FH) Web Development (DA) Women’s Studies

22 | Tuition & Applying

AFFORDABLE TUITION

APPLYING IS SIMPLE!

At Foothill + De Anza, we are invested in your success. That’s why we offer affordable tuition rates, cutting the cost of a U.S. bachelor’s degree by half or more. Our fees reflect our longstanding commitment to making high-quality education more affordable.

Visit www.international.fhda.edu

Estimated Annual Tuition and Fees for Three Quarters (10 months/One Academic Year) Tuition & Fees (12 units per quarter. Additional units $270 per unit)

$9,720.00

Health Insurance - required

$1,656.00

Estimated Books & Supplies

$1,500.00

Estimated Room & Board (Based on homestay for 10 months at $1500.00/month)

$15,000.00

Estimated Spending Money

$2,500.00

Estimated Total Cost Per Academic Year

$30,376.00

Submit your online application and all required documents, including the payment of a $75 application fee.

Required documents:

1

Scan of the biographical (photo) page in your passport

2

Proof of English proficiency (choose one): TOEFL 61 ibt/IELTS 5.5/Duolingo 95 DET/iTEP Level 4. Please visit our website for a complete list of English proficiency waivers

3

All high school/secondary school transcripts and college or university transcripts (if applicable only)

4

Confidential Financial Statement, documentation (this step can be completed post admission)

Is your English test score below our minimum requirements for full admission? You can apply for our Summer Intensive English program. Successful completion of the program guarantees full admission to the fall quarter. You may also choose to be conditionally admitted and enroll in English language courses offered at one of our partner language schools. For a full list of our partners and requirements, please visit our website.

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