University of Silicon Valley, San Jose
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Facts and practical information
The University of Silicon Valley is a private university in San Jose, California, in Silicon Valley. Founded in 1887 as Cogswell Polytechnical College, the first technical training institution in the West, the school is one of only two private universities, along with Stanford University, that are guaranteed a tax exemption in the Californian Constitution. USV is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. Programs at Cogswell range from digital media to engineering, with an emphasis on digital animation, audio and music production, and video game design. ()
Established: 1887 (137 years ago)Coordinates: 37°24'49"N, 121°56'28"W
Getting there by public transportation
Public transportation stops near this location
- Bus
- Light rail
Bus
- Calculate routeEast Tasman Drive & Baypointe Parkway 5 min walk
- Calculate routeBaypointe 5 min walk
- Calculate routeEast Tasman Drive & Zanker Road 6 min walk
- Calculate routeBaypointe 6 min walk
- Calculate routeTasman 11 min walk
- Calculate routeCisco Way 18 min walk
- Calculate routeChampion 18 min walk
Day trips
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to University of Silicon Valley?
Nearby attractions include Moitozo Park, San Jose (13 min walk), River Oaks Park, San Jose (23 min walk).
How to get to University of Silicon Valley by public transport?
The nearest stations to University of Silicon Valley:
Bus
Light rail
Bus
- East Tasman Drive & Baypointe Parkway • Lines: 59, 825 (5 min walk)
- Baypointe (5 min walk)
Light rail
- Baypointe • Lines: Blue, Orange (6 min walk)
- Tasman • Lines: Blue, Green (11 min walk)
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