CSU

CSU is a widely used acronym that can refer to several universities, political parties, and organizations around the world. The precise meaning depends on context such as country, field, or institution.

California State University (CSU) refers to the public university system in California. Founded in the 1960s, the CSU system comprises 23 campuses and serves as a major provider of public higher education in the state. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs and operates alongside the University of California system as a cornerstone of California’s higher education landscape.

Colorado State University (CSU) is a public land‑grant research university located in Fort Collins, Colorado. It offers programs across the arts and sciences, professional schools, and public service fields, and is known for strengths in areas such as agriculture, engineering, and the sciences. CSU is classified as a large, research‑focused university within the state’s higher education system.

Cleveland State University (CSU) is a public research university in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. It provides extensive undergraduate and graduate programs across business, engineering, health sciences, arts and humanities, and social sciences, and emphasizes urban engagement and applied research.

Central South University (CSU) is a major public university in Changsha, Hunan Province, China. Formed around 2000 by the merger of several institutions, it offers broad programs across engineering, sciences, medicine, and humanities and operates as a key national university.

The Christian Social Union in Bavaria (CSU) is a conservative political party in Germany, functioning as the sister party to the Christian Democratic Union in the federal system. It plays a dominant role in Bavarian state politics and coordinates with national party policies.

Columbia Southern University (CSU) is an online private for‑profit university based in Alabama. It offers distance education programs in fields such as business, criminal justice, and environmental science for nontraditional and working students.