UC Santa Barbara International Programs

UC Santa Barbara Extension - International Programs

The University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) is one of the most respected public research universities in the world! It is ranked top 10 public universities in the USA, and the faculty includes six Nobel Prize recipients. UCSB Extension International Programs is a division of UCSB. As a student here, you will be part of an internationally recognized program with excellent resources, innovative teaching methods, a flexible curriculum, and academic services that offer an exceptional experience in a beautiful location on the cliffs of the beautiful Pacific Ocean. UC Santa Barbara offers more than 200 majors, degrees, and credentials, which include 90+ undergraduate majors and more than 50 graduate programs! As an international student, you will have the opportunity to improve your academic goal and achieve professional certifications. Our programs are flexible, and tuition is affordable. Join our program today and enjoy what UC Santa Barbara offers!

Why UCSB?

LOCATION

Campus on the beach
Mediterranean mild climate (summer all year long!)
Driving distance to San Francisco & Los Angeles
Lively college town alongside the campus

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

Wide variety of academic and professional development programs
Student population from over 75 countries
Affordable tuition
Smaller class sizes
Academic advising: one-on-one or in small groups
Customized instruction from instructors and staff

PROGRAMS

University Immersion Program: Study alongside UCSB students and engage with faculty who are world leaders in their field. Gain marketable skills applicable to businesses throughout the world and use the units to towards your home university.

International Diploma Program: A wide variety of professional certificates such as Technology Management, Business Administration and Leadership, Practical Project Management, Digital Marketing, etc., provide in-depth, practical, and career-focused skills while offering invaluable insight into American professional life and work culture.

Undergraduate Preparation Program: our STEP-UP Program is designed to prepare high school graduates to seek admission to a US research university. As a defined pathway, it allows students to receive an exceptional, progressive preparation for succeeding in the rigorous academic environment of top universities in the US. You will study one year at UCSB and transfer to Santa Barbara City College to get an Associate Degree.

3+1: This program is for 3rd-year university students hoping to apply to graduate school in the USA. Spend your final year of undergraduate study at UCSB, finishing degree units, as well as preparing for graduate school applications and entrance exams, as well as taking some introductory graduate coursework

STUDENT LIFE

This is a fun-loving, safe, small and culturally diverse community, with a very strong academic foundation. Once you have been admitted to UCSB, we will be in constant contact with you and will hold an extensive orientation with your cohort before academic instruction begins. We will make every effort possible to ensure everyone is well-adjusted to UC Santa Barbara and all of its surroundings. Student services we offer are:

Comprehensive orientation before classes begin
On-campus Student Health Services and student insurance coverage
F-1 Visa and immigration advising (pre and post-arrival)
Housing assistance through Community Housing Services of UCSB
Unlimited, free public transportation in the Santa Barbara area
Recreation center membership (for exercise, intramurals, and club sports)
Library use with full access to online, academic journals

$5,000—$10,000 Quarter

Fast facts

Affiliation

Public

Top Programs

Business, STEM, Technology/Computers

Type of School

University

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School Size

Medium
Student Body Gender

Co-ed
Religious Affiliation

No Affiliation
Scholarships for International Students

No
Conditional Admission Available

Yes
Setting

Small/College town
Accreditation and Certification

WASC
Type of Housing

Residence Hall, Apartment, Dormitory
Test Scores

TOEFL: 80+, IELTS: Band 6.5+, DAAD: C2, Cambridge English: 170+, Duolingo: 100+, TOEIC: 780+, iTEP: 3.8