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About CSTU

California Science and Technology University — a private university in the heart of Silicon Valley, dedicated to innovation, access, and real-world impact.

2010
Year Founded
5
STEM Programs
Milpitas
Silicon Valley, CA
Who We Are
Mission & Vision
Our Mission

To empower a diverse community of students with rigorous STEM education, industry-connected experiences, and the tools to build meaningful careers in technology and business.

Our Vision

To be the most accessible, career-effective university for aspiring technologists and business leaders in Silicon Valley — where every student, regardless of background, can innovate and thrive.

Access: We remove barriers to quality education.
Excellence: We hold ourselves to the highest academic standards.
Innovation: We embrace change and prepare leaders for the future.
Community: We celebrate diversity and global perspective.
CSTU at a Glance
2010
Est. in Milpitas
5
Degree Programs
98%
Career Placement
40+
Countries
Credentials
Credentials & Accreditation

CSTU is accredited and approved by respected national and state educational bodies. Our accreditations ensure your degree is recognized by employers and graduate programs worldwide.

ACCSC
ACCSC — Accredited Member
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges — the primary national accreditation for CSTU.
BPPE
BPPE — California State Approved
Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education — state authorization to operate and award degrees in California.
CHEA
CHEA — Recognized Accreditation
Council for Higher Education Accreditation — CSTU's accreditor (ACCSC) is recognized by CHEA as a legitimate accrediting body.
Military Friendly School
Designated Military Friendly® and GI Bill® approved institution. Yellow Ribbon Program participant.
Industry Partners
Our Partners

We collaborate with leading technology and education organizations to ensure our curriculum stays current and our students have access to industry certifications.

CompTIA
AWS Academy
Cisco
Pearson VUE
Leadership
Administration
President
Dr. Robert Kim
President
Provost
Dr. Angela Torres
Provost & VP Academic Affairs
Admissions
David Nguyen
Director of Admissions
DSO
Michelle Park
Director of ISO & DSO
Academic Team
Our Faculty
Industry practitioners and researchers with real experience from Silicon Valley's leading companies.
Faculty
Dr. James Park
Computer Systems
Faculty
Dr. Linda Chen
Data Science
Faculty
Prof. Ahmad Reza
AI & Machine Learning
Faculty
Dr. Maria Santos
Business Strategy
Success Stories
Where CSTU Graduates Go
Sarah

"The Day-1 CPT program at CSTU allowed me to apply my classroom knowledge directly to my job as a Software Engineer. The flexibility is unmatched."

Sarah Chen
MSCSE '23 · Software Engineer at Google
Michael

"Transitioning from marketing to tech was daunting, but the MBA in Data Science gave me the exact skills I needed to pivot my career successfully."

Michael Ross
MBA '24 · Product Analyst at Meta
Priya

"I came from India with big dreams and limited resources. CSTU gave me world-class education and a Silicon Valley network that changed everything."

Priya Mehta
MSCSE '22 · ML Engineer at NVIDIA
Carlos

"As a veteran, finding a school that understood my timeline was hard. CSTU worked with my GI Bill and helped me land a data engineering role in six months."

Carlos Rivera
BSCSE '23 · Data Engineer at Amazon
Location
Map & Office Hours
CSTU — California Science and Technology University
1601 McCarthy Boulevard
Milpitas, CA 95035

Main Phone: +1 (408) 400-3948
Fax: (510) 474-1861
Admissions Email: admission@cstu.edu
OfficeHours
AdmissionsMon–Fri, 10:00am – 6:00pm
ISOMon–Fri, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Student ServicesMon–Fri, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Library (Digital)24/7 Online Access
25 min from San Jose International Airport · Near I-880 & I-680

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