Visiting Student Program
San Francisco State University

Program Overview:

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• Format & Duration: 24-day intensive, immersive program hosted at San Francisco State University (SF State), USA. Participants will enter the U.S. on a J-1 visa.

• Academic Credit: Successful participants earn three transferable academic credits, recorded on an official SF State transcript recognized worldwide.

• Core Focus: Integration of advanced data and AI-driven analytic with essential leadership and problem-solving skills for global career success.

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Value Proposition & Key Learning Outcomes

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This program goes beyond conventional data analysis. Participants will gain expertise in:

• AI & Gen-AI Technologies: Exploration of Artificial and Generative AI, including prompt engineering and practical implementation.

• Model Assessment & Optimisation: Techniques for evaluating accuracy and optimising AI/Gen-AI models.

• Addressing AI Limitations: Insight into AI challenges such as hallucinations, bias, and errors, with an introduction to Explainable AI (XAI).

• Ethical & Trustworthy AI: Frameworks and tools for ensuring ethical, transparent, and compliant AI/Gen-AI systems.

• Capstone Implementation: Develop a complete AI pi

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Requirements:

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• English Language Proficiency (equivalent to IELTS 6.0 or higher).

• Minimum of two years of undergraduate study, including an elementary statistics course.

• Age 18 or older.

 

Ideal students:

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• Students in their "gap" year between high school and university

• Students who want to take a break from their studies at a university in their home country

• Students who want to take university courses for the cultural experience and the practice in using English

• Students who want to improve their GPA​

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Program Fees:

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The total estimated cost for the program is approximately ₹5.30 lakh (or $6,000) per student. Below is a detailed breakdown of expenses and payment timing:

• Costs payable in India (after admission in January 2026)

  • ​J-1 Visa Fee to US Embassy ($185 + 220)=$405 or ₹36,000

  • Visa Processing & Interview Training: ₹12,000

  • Round-trip flight ticket (after visa approval): ₹120,000​   

 

Total cost payable in India: ₹ 168,000

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• Costs payable in the USA (after visa approval in May 2026)

  • Program Tuition Fee: $2,700 or ₹238,000 (course materials and books included)

  • Healthcare Insurance: $204 or ₹18,000

  • Housing in San Francisco: $1,180 or ₹104,000

 

Total cost payable in the USA: ₹ 360,000

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*Fees are subject to change without notice*​

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