UCSB offers globally recognized academic programs in a collaborative, dynamic atmosphere. UCSB is more than a place to obtain a degree—it's a top 10 public university in one of the most beautiful places on Earth where you can carve your own path towards an impactful future. 

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Come Visit Us

We are excited to welcome you to our beautiful campus! The Visitor Center is open for a variety of visit options; check out our Events & Visits webpage for more information.

 

 

Register for First-Year/Freshman & Transfer Webinars

Check out our admissions webinars for first-year and transfer applicants to navigate through the admission process.

Admission Events

 

 

UC Application Closed

The UC application is closed for first-year/freshmen and transfer applicants. The next application cycle is from October 1 - November 30, 2025 for the fall 2026 year.

 

 

 

Find Us at a College Fair

Find UCSB at a college fair near you! We're excited to meet you.

 

 

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Campus Video

View our campus overview video to learn more about our campus, academics, student life, athletics, and more.

Visit our YouTube channel for a variety of playlists—including tutorials, Major Spotlights videos, and a Faculty Lecture Series—to learn even more about the UCSB experience.

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First-Year/Freshman

Graduating high school soon? Amazing! We'll let you know how to get started on applying to UCSB as a first-year. 

Freshman Applicants

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Transfer

Learn about junior-level transfer requirements and the transfer experience at UCSB.

Transfer Applicants

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International

Get information on applying to UCSB as an international first-year/freshman or transfer student.

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Santa Barbara Area

#5

public university in the U.S.

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Forbes Magazine, which showcased 500 of the finest U.S. institutions of higher education in its 2023 America’s Top Colleges list, ranked UC Santa Barbara as the No. 5 public university in the country.

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undergraduates

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UCSB has far more undergraduates than graduate students, meaning undergraduates can be involved in faculty projects that would normally involve graduate students at other campuses. 

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faculty Nobel prizes

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Our faculty include six Nobel Laureates for chemistry, physics, and economics. Will you be next?

17:1

student-to-faculty ratio

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Our student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1 means you can interact with your professors in classes, office hours, research collaborations, and more.

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The University campus is located on Indigenous land. In recognizing the traditional custodians of the land, we pay respect to the Chumash people, the history and culture of the community, and all Native Americans as America’s First Peoples. We pay respect to the Chumash Elders past, present and future for they hold the memories, the traditions, and the culture of this area, which has become a place of learning for people from all over the world.