San Jose State University, founded in 1857 as the first public institution of higher learning on the West Coast, is a public research university in downtown San Jose at the heart of Silicon Valley. With about 36,000 students, SJSU is known for its engineering, business, computer science, and social work programs and has deep ties to the tech industry. The urban campus is surrounded by the innovation ecosystem of the Bay Area, giving students unparalleled access to internships and industry connections.
