University Overview

International Technological University (ITU) is a private university in Santa Clara, California, the center of the Silicon Valley. It was founded in 1994 by Professor Shu-Park Chan. The university is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. ITU has 12 programs that support day 1 CPT, making it one of the most popular day 1 CPT universities for STEM students in the bay area.

ITU is a nonprofit institution focused on graduate education, particularly in STEM and management fields. It has six academic departments, a multi-disciplinary research center, and joint labs with Stanford University and Peking University.

Day 1 CPT at ITU

International Technological University's graduate and doctoral programs prioritize practical work experience. Their day 1 CPT programs have a remarkable record, with 99% of their day 1 CPT students receiving paid internships and over 50% earning over $80,000 annually.

Day 1 CPT Policy

• If you have used CPT/OPT for the same level of degree, you cannot apply for CPT at ITU (if you have used OPT for Master's Level before, you cannot get CPT for enrolling in ITU's graduate program).
• As a general condition, initial CPT applicants can only work part-time, no more than 4 hours per day (max. 20hr/week), while renewed CPT applicants can work full-time (max. 40hr/week). If you are applying for full-time CPT for the first time, you must provide additional proof of previous employment, please consult with your advisor for details.
• Renew CPT requires a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and no prior failures in INT593 internship courses; any dissatisfaction with the foregoing will result in downgrading from full-time to part-time or disqualification from the internship.
• Regardless of whether the internship is part-time or full-time, the total length of the internship must not exceed 9 credit hours (3 Full-time CPT or 9 Part-time CPT) during the period of study.
• The day 1 CPT internship program must be related to the student’s subject of study and must be supported by an employment agreement from the internship company, with no more than one employer at any one time.
• During the period of internship, you must complete the INT593 course requirements: submit an internship description prior to the start date of the class; submit a midterm internship report; submit a final internship summary at the end of the semester; and submit a final evaluation form at the end of the internship.

Day 1 CPT Application

1. Discuss CPT applications with school advisors.
2. Obtain an employment letter from the employer.
3. Pay tuition and enroll in INT593 course, which can be taken either part-time (1 credit) or full-time (3 credits).
4. For the first application, submit the following documents:

• Employment letter (ITU-Sample_Offer_Letter_-_Updated_1.pdf)
• Internship Cooperative Agreement (ITU-Internship-Cooperative-Agreement-2020-2021.pdf)
• New Internship Request and Evaluation Request Form (ITU-New-Internship-Request-Form-Summer-2021.pdf)

All the above programs offer International students with Day 1 CPT. Not sure which program suits you the best? Schedule a free consultation with our experts to get your personalized day 1 CPT program list.

Academic Calendar 2023 - 2024

Initial F1 Students: 3 months before the first day of the term.

If you missed the deadline, please get in touch with us. We are the official recruitment partner of International Technological University; we can help you accelerate your application.

Tuition & Scholarship

Tuition

Students entering after Fall 2020 must complete a 3-credit Nugget Course before the end of their formal participation in the program. Full price for the Nugget Course reference: $2,100 (this amount is included in the list of credits below, but the timing of this payment needs to be noted and is due by the end of the first semester of enrollment)

PhD program offers 25% discount starting November 2022.

Other Fees:

• Registration Fee $50/Trimesters
• Technology Fee $200/Trimesters
• Student Government Association Fee $15/Trimesters
• VTA Fee $45 (first term) & $42 (remaining terms)
• Application Fee, One Time Fee $100 (can be waived)
• Orientation Fee, One Time Fee of $250
• Petition to Graduate, One Time Fee of $200

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Application

When applying to ITU for graduate admission, you are expected to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to succeed in a rigorous educational environment.

Application Requirements

• Undergraduate applicants to the ITU graduate program need to have a GPA greater than 2.75 (if not met, you can contact us for application assistance)

• Graduate students need a GPA of 3.0 or higher to apply to the ITU doctoral program (if you do not meet the requirements, you may contact us for application assistance)

• TOEFL score of 72 or IELTS score of 6.0 or higher (language requirement may be waived if you have already earned a degree in the U.S., or contact us for a direct language waiver through an interview)

Needed Materials

Follow the email prompts to complete the application form and upload personal application materials, including:

• Official sealed transcripts
• Degree and graduation certificate
• Proof of English proficiency
• Bank statement (Master: 39,260 USD, Ph.D.: 60,000-70,000. (sponsor accepted)
• Passport copy
• Personal statement

• CV