International Admission
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California Lutheran University is a private, residential university based in the greater Los Angeles area. We welcome students from around the world to our diverse campus in beautiful, sunny, and safe Thousand Oaks.
With leading programs in the liberal arts, sciences, and professional studies, Cal Lutheran is ranked as one of the top 20 masters-granting universities in the Western United States by U.S. News & World Report. Students of every nationality and background are given the skills and training for rewarding careers and lives.
Our students come from over 50 countries outside of the U.S. and represent a diversity of religious and cultural backgrounds. Read more about
the Lutheran educational experience and our commitment to diversity.
Undergraduate First Year
Begin your process to apply to Cal Lutheran by submitting the Common Application.
How to Apply
Undergraduate Transfers
Are you transferring from a U.S. or international college or university?
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International Graduate
Learn about our admission requirements for international graduate students.
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Our dedicated and accomplished faculty works with small classes of undergraduate and graduate students who are open-minded — about ideas, about people, and about faith — and are seeking to grow as individuals while they pursue their passions and discover their purpose.
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Undergraduate Majors & Minors
Find your major, get a well-rounded education, and prepare for what’s next.
View Majors & MinorsGraduate Programs
Make a big career move and an even bigger difference in your professional field.
View Graduate ProgramsFor Current Students
The Office of International Students and Scholars is dedicated to providing social support and immigration advisement for the well being of international students who attend Cal Lutheran.
Notice about International Recruitment