GGU Worldwide
A Global Education from the Heart of San Francisco
GGU Worldwide meets the needs of students for the next century by making higher education affordable, accessible, and in multiple languages to students worldwide. Golden Gate University is an accredited nonprofit institution founded in 1901, located in the heart of San Francisco’s financial and high-tech district and near Silicon Valley’s global epicenter for innovation.
GGU Worldwide builds on Golden Gate’s three decades of experience offering high-quality, practice-based online education. GGU Worldwide’s high-quality, practice-based degree programs are delivered by experienced practitioners, influencers, and thought leaders.
Aligned to the City of San Francisco and the State of California’s language access policies, GGU Worldwide’s English Language Proficiency Admission Requirement is one of the most welcoming to native English speakers, countries where English is an official language, bilingual learners, and those who studied in English language schools. In the countries where GGU Worldwide operates, we believe GGU education should be accessible in the local language, taught by our global faculty.
upGrad Partnership
GGU Worldwide partners with upGrad, a global leader in online higher education, to serve degree-seeking students from around the world with a variety of degrees and certificates.
Beacon Partnership
In partnership with Beacon, GGU Worldwide offers several programs that are designed for working professionals residing in China and taught online in Chinese (Mandarin).
University HUB Partnership
GGU Worldwide has partnered with University HUB to co-design professional graduate programs that are dedicated working professionals and international students. These programs are offered in Hybrid mode, requiring students to periodically visit our San Francisco campus.
TNE Global Partnership
Through our partnership with TNE Global, a leading organization in establishing and managing cross border education partnerships globally, GGU Worldwide offers graduate programs for students residing in Vietnam.
About our GGU Worldwide Partners
GGU Worldwide has partnered with three industry leaders to develop state-of-the-art programs: Beacon, University Hub, and upGrad. Current programs include the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), Doctor of Juridical Sciences (SJD), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Laws (LLM) in International Business and Finance Law, Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA), and Master of Science in Project Management (MSPM). In the coming months, GGU Worldwide will announce additional global programs, including Executive Masters programs, and programs based outside the U.S. offered in other languages, including Chinese.
GGU Worldwide partners with academic institutions worldwide to offer affordable and accessible joint, dual, and cooperative programs and international campus agreements guided by US Department of Education and WASC policies. Current agreements are in place by geographic region/country:
- All Countries: upGrad
- All Countries: American Honors, by Wellspring International (Associate degree programs)
- All Countries: University Hub (MBA and MS IT Management)
- China: Beacon
University Partnerships
GGU Worldwide partners with universities and academic institutions all over the world to offer affordable and accessible joint, dual, and cooperative programs and international campus agreements guided by US Department of Education and WASC policies. Current agreements are in place with the following universities:
- De La Salle University – Manila
- De La Salle – College of St. Benilde
- University of the Philippines – National College of Public Administration
- University of the Philippines – Visayas
- University of Science and Technology, Southern Philippines
- Holy Name University
- Mindanao State University
- Batangas State University
- Palawan State University
- Ateneo de Zamboanga University
- University of Iringa (Tanzania)
- Xavier University
- Bangkok University International (Thailand)
- Atlas Skilltech University (India)
- Loyola Institute of Business Administration (India)
- Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences (Finland)
- Yorkville University (Canada)
- Van Lang University (Vietnam)
- Fu Jen Catholic University (Taiwan)
- University of Suffolk (UK)
- Yenepoya University (India)
- iAcademy (Philippines)
International Agent Partnerships
GGU Worldwide partners with universities and academic institutions all over the world to offer affordable and accessible joint, dual, and cooperative programs and international campus agreements guided by US Department of Education and WASC policies. Current agreements are in place with the following universities:
- Africa: Overseas Connect, International Student Scout
- South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Nigeria: KC Overseas
- Philippines: Center for Global Best Practices, Flomen Management
- East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia: Bright Can Achieve Limited, TNE Global
- China: Wiseway Global, Shinyway International
- India: Edu Overseas, Kanan International, Disha Consultants
- South Asia: Leo Global, Unisearch, Global Vidyalay Overseas, Edwise Global
- Nepal: Subhagriha Institute & Consultancy, Miracle Institute, Nexus World Education, Xcel International
- Pakistan: Sajco International, Study Abroad International
- Global: AECC Global
- Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan: Ask Consulting, Global Compass, Target Abroad
- Taiwan: Oh Study Overseas
Associate Member:
Association of Indian Universities
The Association of Indian Universities evaluates the courses, syllabi, standards, and credits of foreign universities and their equivalency to courses and degrees offered by Indian Universities. GGU is one of a handful of American universities to receive associate membership in AIU.
More Information
Golden Gate University Worldwide offers online education accredited by WASC Senior Colleges and Universities Commission. Virtual courses are taught by the same faculty and are held to the same rigorous academic standards as courses offered in traditional classroom settings.
Most GGU Worldwide courses are delivered 100% online. Online courses are asynchronous and reinforced with synchronous learning experiences, depending on time zone. Some GGU Worldwide Courses, including Study Abroad programs, may require a residency requirement, with some classes attended in person during a term. Contact a GGU Worldwide Enrollment Counselor for additional information.
Golden Gate University Worldwide programs are open to students outside the United States. Students currently in the United States should apply for our domestic programs. GGU Worldwide programs are offered on a cohort basis requiring continuous course enrollment through degree completion.
Golden Gate University Worldwide programs are not eligible for U.S. Federal Student Aid or Canadian Federal nor Provincial Student Aid programs.
GGU Worldwide Study Abroad and immersion students must obtain non-immigrant visas to participate.
