Practical info

The things you'll wonder about and want to know before you commit.

  • Cost of living [ $$$ ]

    $2,500–3,500

  • Accomodation

    NOC supports housing search. Most students share apartments in Palo Alto, Redwood City, or San Francisco

  • Stipend & awards

    Most students receive an internship stipend from their host company. NOC awards available via Awards & Scholarships

  • Visa

    J-1 Exchange Visitor visa, sponsored through NOC's partnership infrastructure. Process begins ~3 months before departure

  • Language

    English
  • Climate

    Mediterranean Pack for layering
  • Time zone

    UTC−8 (PST)
  • Getting around

    Caltrain spine between SF and SJ. A car helps but isn't required.

Practical info

The things you'll wonder about and want to know before you commit.

  • Cost of living [ $$$ ]

    $2,500–3,500

  • Accomodation

    NOC supports housing search. Most students share apartments in Palo Alto, Redwood City, or San Francisco

  • Stipend & awards

    Most students receive an internship stipend from their host company. NOC awards available via Awards & Scholarships

  • Visa

    J-1 Exchange Visitor visa, sponsored through NOC's partnership infrastructure. Process begins ~3 months before departure

  • Language

    English
  • Climate

    Mediterranean Pack for layering
  • Time zone

    UTC−8 (PST)
  • Getting around

    Caltrain spine between SF and SJ. A car helps but isn't required.

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