Monterey California Universities
The Monterey Bay area is destination to some of California’s most prestigious universities, colleges, and educational environments, offering undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate studies that prepare students for a wide array of careers in business, politics, technology, linguistics and military defense. Visit these exciting campuses to discover a wide world of higher learning!
Located in downtown Monterey – close to Monterey’s finest universities, shopping, restaurants, theaters and attractions - Comfort Inn Munras and Comfort Inn Carmel Hill provide spacious, well-appointed accommodations, family suites, a delicious breakfast buffet, and plenty of personal service.
Students, faculty, visiting professors and families can enjoy a 10% Student Discount on all rooms and suites, plus high-speed internet, a pool, and superb amenities for a peaceful and productive stay in Monterey! [Top]
CSUMB boasts a NCAA Division II athletics status and successful men’s and women’s teams. CSUMB is one of 20 colleges in the country to be cited as a model for promoting student success in the book "Student Success in College: Creating Conditions that Matter," by the American Association for Higher Education. For information or admissions, visit www.csumb.edu. [Top]
Monterey Peninsula College – Monterey Peninsula College is a public community college in Monterey, California. The college offers courses to prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions, to prepare for the workplace, to update work skills or prepare for a new career, to gain a diverse education, and to improve basic skills in mathematics, reading, writing and science.
MPC is recognized for 50 years of quality higher educational services to the Greater Monterey Peninsula, outstanding transfer education, occupational programs, and learning opportunities for students of all ages. For admissions, visit www.mpc.edu. [Top]
Monterey Institute of International Studies – One of the top educational environments in the world, Monterey Institute of International Studiesprepares global business professionals at four graduate schools - The Fisher Graduate School of International Business; The Graduate School of International Policy Studies; The Monterey Institute Graduate Program in Language and Educational Linguistics; and Graduate School of Translation and Interpretation. [Top]
These leading schools combine cutting-edge interdisciplinary programs, professional development, and the practical use of languages. Close to Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay area, MIIS provides opportunities for exploring contacts and pursuing career options. In addition to the world-renowned Center for Nonproliferation Studies, the Institute hosts several research centers that pursue agendas in international policy and globalization issues; attract scholars, journalists, and diplomats; and bring international issues to the forefront. Visit www.miis.edu. [Top]
Naval Postgraduate School – The Naval Postgraduate School is an academic institution with emphasis on study and research programs relevant to the Navy's interests, as well as to the interests of arms of the Department of Defense. The Naval Postgraduate School offers a variety of programs on its beautiful Monterey, California campus in many fleet concentration areas.
Located on the Pacific Ocean, 120 miles south of San Francisco, the 627-acre campus, home to NPS since 1947, houses state-of-the-art laboratories, numerous academic buildings, a great library, government housing and impressive recreational facilities. NPS provides more than 40 programs of study, ranging from engineering and physical sciences to the evolving space science programs, to accommodate the unique requirements of the military. Visit www.nps.edu. [Top]
Monterey Aquarium