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San Jose State University

university, San Jose, California, United States

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San Jose State University is a public university located in San Jose, California, United States. It is the oldest campus in the California State University system, established in 1857 as a normal school, making it the state's first public institution of higher learning. The university offers a wide range of bachelor's and master's degree programs across various subjects. San Jose State University is situated in the heart of Silicon Valley, a region renowned for its high-technology and computer-related industries. The university also has a branch campus in San Jose for the University of San Francisco.123

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