San José State University (SJSU), located in the heart of Silicon Valley, offers strong job opportunities both on and off campus. The university hires for faculty, staff, and administrative positions across various departments. Students can find on-campus part-time jobs, internships, and research assistant roles to support their studies. Through its Career Center, SJSU connects students and alumni with employers, internships, and career fairs. The university uses Handshake, a dedicated job portal, where thousands of internships and job listings are posted regularly. SJSU also has auxiliary organizations that provide additional employment options. With its location in Silicon Valley, students gain access to tech companies, start-ups, and Fortune 500 firms for internships and full-time employment. The business, engineering, and computer science programs are especially well linked with industry. Graduates benefit from strong employer demand, particularly in technology, finance, and innovation-driven roles. SJSU is known as one of the top public universities in California for career outcomes. Overall, the university provides excellent professional exposure, making it a strong launchpad for careers in the U.S. and globally.

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

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Applicants must meet the following admission requirements.

• U.S. bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, or the completion of a 4-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized, accredited and approved institution from a country outside of the U.S. 
• A 2.5 institutional GPA (from the 0.0 - 4.0 U.S. grading scale) in the last degree completed, or a 2.5 GPA in the last two years of full-time study. Please note that individual program requirements may have a higher GPA requirement. 
• Good academic standing at the last institution attended.

Minimum GPA Requirement (a-g coursework) is 3.00 or greater

Minimum proficiency score = Internet = Paper

• TOEFL (iBT, iBT Home & Paper Edition) = 80= N/A
• IELTS (Academic, Online Academic) = 6.5 = 6.5
• PTE Academic = 53 = N/A
• Duolingo English Test = 120 = N/A

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