International Students

Global Outreach

Assistant Director of International Admissions Shiraz Chavan will be available to meet with potential enrollees from many different countries, as well as evaluate portfolios during her visits.

Don't miss this great opportunity to have questions about attending CCA answered in person! See Shiraz's travel schedule and plan ahead by making an appointment now.

Istanbul
Hong Kong
Shanghai
Beijing
Taipei
Seoul
Mumbai
Chennai
Toronto
Vancouver
Hsinchu

Translations

For the benefit of an international student's family who may not speak English, downloadable translations of CCA's admission process and requirements are available in Simplified Chinese (PDF) and Korean (PDF).

SPANISH TRANSLATION
For the benefit of applicants who are U.S citizens, but whose primary language is Spanish, please download the Spanish-language translation (PDF) of CCA's admission process and requirements.

Summer Programs For International Students

CCA offers three distinct summer programs:

Summer High School English + Design Program is for international high school students.

Summer English + Art Studio Program is for admitted undergraduate international students.

International Grad Prep Intensive is for admitted graduate international students.

The Bay Area

At CCA you will join a creative community of gifted artists from around the world, living and studying in one of the most culturally diverse regions in North America.

The Bay Area is a popular, international destination surrounded by national parks, breathtaking coastlines, cosmopolitan restaurants and shopping, renowned museums, and a vibrant, internationally recognized art scene.

Known as an artists’ mecca for architects, designers, and writers, the Bay Area is a place where design, technology, and the arts coalesce, manifesting new forms of creative expression.

The temperate climate, accessible public transportation, cultural richness, and diverse neighborhoods and districts come together in making the Bay Area a perfect location to study.

Studying at CCA

With a student population of over 1,600, CCA provides world-class resources and facilities in an intimate college environment. In classes that average just 18 students, you'll create art alongside students from over 34 states, as well as from more than 31 countries.

The college is distinguished by the interdisciplinary nature and breadth of its programs in fine art, design, architecture, and writing (see Academic Programs).

Our faculty of practicing artists is committed to challenging our students and offering an innovative and bold educational experience. We are committed to making art that matters by integrating theory and practice.

International Student Affairs & CCA's International Student Ambassadors

We encourage all international students to review the international student services and available online resources at International Student Affairs & Programs Office. You'll find helpful resources and valuable information, including required government forms, upcoming social events, relevant contact information, and much more—all of which has been consolidated in one area for easy access.