About School

Your gateway to a world-class education in the heart of Silicon Valley! Located between vibrant San Francisco and high-tech San Jose, Cañada College offers diverse associate degree programs that seamlessly transfer to top universities. Whether you aim for UCs, CSUs, or private institutions, our International Student Center supports your journey every step of the way. Join us and unlock endless opportunities. At Cañada College, we take pride in our educational Interest Areas, or "pathways" that help guide and lead you to your career goal. If you look up the word "Cañada", its English meaning states a "synonym of ravine, narrow canyon, or gulley." In its native Spanish meaning, the word means "a ravine or gulley", but also "green lane or droveway", which is a road or track used for human transport. 

For more than 50 years, Cañada College has provided enriching and life-changing educational opportunities for the residents of San Mateo County. With the support and guidance from award-winning faculty and staff, residents can pursue certificates and degrees for career training or to serve as a transfer gateway to four-year colleges and universities. Located in the heart of the Silicon Valley, Cañada College offers hundreds of day, evening, and weekend courses in more than 40 quality instructional programs, including sciences, business, multimedia, medical assisting, the arts, and technical training. The College also provides extensive basic skills training and innovative student support services in counseling, orientation, certificate and degree planning, transfer assistance, and tutoring.