Excellent Education

The University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) is a world famous institution of higher education and a globally-recognized research university. UCSB’s unique combination of high academic standards, internationally acclaimed faculty (including five Nobel Prize winners), and world-class research ensures that students will be studying in one of the most exciting educational environments in the world.

Diverse Programs

There are 20,000 students on the UCSB campus. UCSB’s diverse academic offerings prepare students for a wide variety of careers and disciplines including law, business, economics, music, engineering, and film, to name only a few. Eleven national research centers and institutes support instruction at the UCSB Campus, each with state-of-the-art laboratories and classrooms that represent the best of 21st century learning.

Unique Campus

The UCSB campus resides at a refreshing seaside location on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, and has all the facilities and resources required for university study. The Davidson Library holds more than two million volumes of books and journals, and provides online services for research and Internet access. Students enjoy easy access to UCSB’s wonderful classrooms and research resources including up-to-date computing facilities for both classroom and open access use, a major research library, and various cultural events.

UCSB Extension

With its strong commitment to fostering lifelong learning, UCSB Extension serves as the professional and continuing education provider for the campus. While many courses are offered on campus, some also are offered at the UCSB Extension classroom facility in Ventura approximately 65 kilometers (40 miles) from UCSB’s main campus.