Summer in Silicon Valley

Experience design, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the heart of Silicon Valley. Offered in collaboration with the College of Professional and Global Education, Summer in Silicon Valley (SSV) is for international undergraduate students interested in gaining experience in innovative design and technology in the heart of global innovation. 

Experience Silicon Valley

Lectures

Learn from Silicon Valley professionals and instructors with practical experience in product innovation, technology, engineering entrepreneurship, and multicultural education.

Company Visits

Explore Silicon Valley companies that have made a significant impact on the world today. Previous participants have visited Facebook, Google, Intel, Cisco and Apple

(Company visits are subject to availability).

Cultural Trips

Experience life in the San Francisco Bay Area with a series of trips to famous destinations. Enjoy learning about American culture and taking part in memorable activities.

Program Features

  • Attend lectures and workshops by industry experts from Silicon Valley
  • Visit Silicon Valley hotspots and companies through fun field trips
  • On-campus housing and experiencing US student life
  • Learn about the latest trends in S

Program Dates 

July 14 to July 25, 2025

Who Can Participate

Summer in Silicon Valley is designed for undergraduate students interested in developing their entrepreneurship and design thinking skills.  Students must have a working knowledge of English (CEFR B1/B2). The program is geared towards participants who are motivated to learn, open to different ideas, and seeking new experiences.

Program Cost

$150 non-refundable application fee

$4,900 program fee

Price includes program materials, on-campus housing, breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday, and transportation for field trips and excursions,

For more information and how to participate, please email

international-custom-programs@sjsu.edu

“Even though there is an obstacle for communication, I enjoyed the experience. I learned how to cooperate with people from different backgrounds. This will be helpful if I work in international companies.”

Lingchang Zhou
Zhejiang University

 

 

 

 

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