Founded in 1958, California State University, Northridge is a vibrant and global community located on 356-acres in the heart of Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley. One of the nation’s largest single-campus universities, CSUN encourages students to combine academic pursuits with hands-on experience. Our students come from nearly 100 countries, so if you're an international student you'll have plenty of company. We're popular among international students primarily for two reasons. First and foremost, we offer a wide range of academic and personal support services — including the International and Exchange Student Center — to help you get the most out of your CSUN experience. Second, our location is sunny Los Angeles. We are just a short drive from many of the area's hottest tourist attractions — Universal Studios, Rodeo Drive, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Santa Monica and Malibu. And LAX - Los Angeles Airport - is just 40 minutes away. We offer many degree programs, English Language Study, Certificates, and Short Programs of study.