The Art Institute of California, Argosy University San Diego

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Welcome to The Art Institute of California—San Diego, one of the crown jewels of The Art Institutes system of schools.

Located in the heart of America’s Finest City, our campus is as vibrant and dynamic as the beautiful city of San Diego itself! Our campus is home to a diverse and collaborative community of artists and innovators from all walks of life and all corners of the globe. Whether they are aspiring chefs, cutting-edge designers, or revolutionary leaders, our students contribute to a unique community of exceptional individuals on their way to their respective creative destinies.

Our dedicated staff and faculty help students unlock their creative potential by encouraging them to integrate their learning with real-world opportunities such as industry networking, professional competitions, and community service.

As educators, we practice what we preach. We hold quarterly Portfolio Shows to increase graduate exposure to employers we host industry competitions of student work and we give back to the community. At The Art Institute of California—San Diego we want to teach our students that success has many different definitions but dedication, hard work, and perseverance do not. We look for a particular type of student: one who is willing to put forth the effort to become the best version of themselves. Someone who is willing to make mistakes on the road to perfection.

At The Art Institutes system of schools, we share your passion for creativity—and your concerns about how to afford the cost of a creative education. And we’re committed to doing everything we can to ease those concerns so you can focus on pursuing your calling.

Through a range of competitions and other opportunities, The Art Institutes system of schools is offering full and partial scholarships to new and current students during the upcoming school year. We also offer a variety of financial resources to help qualified students manage their school expenses. Our dedicated Student Financial Aid officers will help you explore all your options—including grants, loans, and scholarships—as you prepare to launch a creative career where you do what you love.

You’re about to start a journey from creative thinker to creative professional. At every step of the way, you’ll be challenged and supported, pushed and inspired, and surrounded by others who share your passion, your spirit, and your goals.

If you’re ready to go even further, do even more, and work even harder than you ever have before, you’ve come to the right place. There’s nothing easy about a creative education at The Art Institutes system of schools. But we'll do everything we can to help you bring out your best and help you develop the skills to turn your passion into your career. With your creativity and our mentoring and support, the future is yours. First things first. Here are a few steps to help you launch your education.

We’re all about helping connect you to a creative career where you do what you love. And a big part of that is connecting you with new people and places, and gathering new experiences outside the classroom. We’re here to help you explore the campus and the city, and get involved in organizations, clubs and activities, on and off campus. Because all those experiences enrich not only your life, but your creativity. We offer a college experience that teaches international students how to harness their creativity, take on the hardest thing they'll ever love, and begin their creative careers.

You’ll work hard to earn your degree. We’ll work just as hard to help you launch your career. At The Art Institutes, your instructors will do everything they can to help you build the marketable skills and mental toughness to compete in the real world. But the support doesn’t end there. Our Career Services team offers a bundle of valuable resources to help you plan and launch your professional future.

Our Career Services Department organizes professional-focused events designed to put you face-to-face with potential employers from the industry you plan to enter. The highlight is a quarterly Portfolio Show, where those employers will see examples of your best work. It’s a way for them to evaluate your talents—and a way for you to make a big impression.

The Art Institute California - San Diego's Department of Student Services is committed to providing comprehensive student services that promotes student engagement, growth, and development for all students. Student Services does this by providing coordinated, intentional services that supports all of our students’ individual academic and personal development.

The Art Institutes provide accommodations to qualified students with disabilities. The Office of Disability Support Services assists all qualified students with disabilities in acquiring reasonable and appropriate accommodations and in supporting equal access to services, programs and activities at The Art Institutes. A creative education at an Art Institutes school is as rigorous and demanding as the real world of creativity. Your home away from the classroom should be a space where you can both do coursework and enjoy the company of your fellow students.

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