International Programs
California Awaits... Welcome to UC Santa Barbara - where the land meets the sea, where the brilliant minds meet each other, and where academic excellence and social engagement unite to spark creativity and discovery.
With International programs at UCSB, you have the freedom to create your own academic path; from academic to professional studies, you choose what interests you most. Academically top-ranked, safe, friendly and welcoming, We are UCSB! You're welcome here!
Our Programs
With over 300 sunny days per year, Santa Barbara is considered one of the best places to live in the U.S.
We have students from over 80 countries.
Santa Barbara and Goleta rank among the safest cities in the U.S..
We are the #7 public university in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report, 2020)
Information
Blog: Preparing for Safely Reopening
See what we're doing to ensure safety on campus.
Blog: Fill your life with experiences by Carolin
Check out this blog from one our students!
Blog: My Life at UCSB (Esther's Video)
Check out this blog from one our students!
Check out our brochure!
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"You actually get to know the teacher and can talk to them
before and after class which gives you more of a connection with them."
-Magnus