Verified programme directory
Universities in San Francisco
6 universities in San Francisco hold 371 verified programmes between them, every one read from and linked to the university's own website. For admission, costs and the visa route, see the study in USA guide.
- Academy of Art University152 programmes
- Golden Gate University75 programmes
- San Francisco State University66 programmes
- Saybrook University57 programmes
- California Institute of Integral Studies11 programmes
- University of San Francisco10 programmes
Common questions
How many universities does San Francisco have?
Our verified catalogue lists 6 universities in San Francisco with 371 programmes between them. Only institutions with at least 3 verified programmes are counted, so the true number of institutions can be higher.
Which is the leading university in San Francisco?
By institutional standing, Academy of Art University tops our list for San Francisco, followed by Golden Gate University and San Francisco State University. Standing is one input; fit depends on your subject, budget and marks.
What does it take to study in USA?
Admission, tests, application steps, the student visa, money and stay-back for USA are covered in our country guide, every figure cited to the official source that sets it.
Would a San Francisco university admit you?
A free eligibility check scores your marks, budget and tests against these universities and every other one we cover across 13 countries.
Other cities in USA
City assignments come from each university's headquarters as recorded in public registries; multi-campus institutions are listed under their main campus city. Bramica is independent and takes no commission from any university, recruiter or agency.