Golden Gate University

Golden Gate University is a private, nonprofit university based in San Francisco, founded in 1901. It provides career-focused higher education aimed primarily at working adults and nontraditional students, delivered through online and hybrid formats to accommodate people studying alongside employment.

The university offers more than 60 online and hybrid degree programs spanning law, business, accounting, taxation, finance, technology, psychology and undergraduate studies. Teaching emphasises practical, skills-based learning and is delivered by experienced professionals drawn from the relevant fields. Certificates and individual courses are also available for those seeking shorter, targeted study. The institution has signalled an emphasis on artificial intelligence, integrating AI into its programs and teaching workflows.

Programs reach beyond the San Francisco campus. Through GGU Worldwide, multilingual instruction and flexible delivery serve students in more than 60 countries, within a worldwide student population of over 17,500. Student support services include academic advising, career services, tutoring, military and veteran services, and international student support.