| Private Room | Breakfast & Dinner | Breakfast | Room Only |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Weeks | $1560 | $1390 | $1250 |
| 12 Weeks | $4680 | $4170 | $3750 |
| 20 Weeks | $7800 | $6950 | $6250 |
| 24 Weeks | $9360 | $8340 | $7500 |
| Shared Room | Breakfast & Dinner | Breakfast | Room Only |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Weeks | $1280 | $1150 | $1050 |
| 12 Weeks | $3840 | $3450 | $3150 |
| 20 Weeks | $6400 | $5750 | $5250 |
| 24 Weeks | $7680 | $6900 | $6300 |
San Jose State University (SJSU) is a public university located in downtown San Jose, California, part of the California State University system. As one of the oldest public universities on the West Coast, SJSU offers undergraduate and graduate programs across a wide range of fields including business, engineering, arts, science, and social work. The university's International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) office supports F-1 and J-1 visa students through I-20 processing, immigration advising, academic counseling, and ongoing visa compliance throughout their enrollment. While SJSU does offer some on-campus housing options, demand far exceeds availability and many international students, particularly those beyond their first year, arrange their own off-campus accommodations in the San Jose area.
USH offers homestay accommodation for international students attending San Jose State University. Everything is included in one flat monthly rate: your furnished private room, Wi-Fi, utilities, and an English-speaking American host family. No lease to sign. No credit history required. No furniture to buy. Just arrive and settle in.
San Jose is the heart of Silicon Valley, one of the most innovative and globally connected regions in the world, and your host family is your first real connection to life in the community. You practice English every day at home, not just in the classroom, and your host can help you navigate downtown San Jose, use public transit, and get oriented on and around the SJSU campus. For international students arriving in the Bay Area for the first time, that local presence from day one makes the transition much smoother.
Short stays of 4 weeks and longer stays are both available, so your housing near SJSU matches your program length exactly. Airport pickup is available upon request. Contact our office for details.
Yes. USH offers homestay accommodation for international students enrolled at SJSU, including undergraduate and graduate students across all programs. Contact us to check availability near the downtown San Jose campus.
Yes. Securing housing in San Jose can be competitive and stressful, especially for students arriving from abroad for the first time. Homestay removes that uncertainty entirely. Your room is arranged before you arrive, your meals and utilities are included, and you have a local family ready to welcome you from day one. In one of the most expensive housing markets in California, homestay is often the most straightforward way to get settled without the stress of apartment hunting in a new country.
Yes. On-campus housing at SJSU is limited and primarily reserved for freshmen. Many international graduate and upper-division students need to find their own accommodation in the San Jose area. Homestay offers a flexible, all-inclusive solution with no long-term lease, no furniture to buy, and a supportive home environment while you focus on your studies.
Stays start at a minimum of 4 weeks and can be extended to match the length of your program. Whether you are enrolled for a single semester or a full degree program, flexible options are available with no long-term lease required.