Founded in 1857, San Jose State University is a major, comprehensive public university located in the heart of Silicon Valley. As the oldest public institution in the Western U.S. and the first campus in California State University system, SJSU offers 134 bachelor's and master's degrees with 110 concentrations. Consistently ranked as one of the West's top public universities and the No.1 provider of engineering, science and business graduates to Silicon Valley, SJSU takes prides in and is firmly committed to teaching and learning, with a faculty that is active in scholarship, research, technological innovation, community service and the arts. An English program (International Gateways) offering various English courses and conditional admission is available on campus.