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University of California, Santa Barbara

106 123   Arts & Humanities32  Natural Sciences
68  Engineering & IT170  Social Sciences
World Rankings85  Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Source: Times Higher Education - QS World University Rankings Copyright © 2009 QS Intelligence Unit
98 169   Arts & Humanities24  Natural Sciences
62  Engineering & IT152  Social Sciences
World Rankings79  Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Source: Times Higher Education - QS World University Rankings Copyright © 2009 QS Intelligence Unit
117= 157  Arts & Humanities22  Natural Sciences
62  Engineering & IT121  Social Sciences
World Rankings65  Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Source: Times Higher Education - QS World University Rankings Copyright © 2009 QS Intelligence Unit
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Source: Times Higher Education - QS World University Rankings Copyright © 2009 QS Intelligence Unit

Palm-framed vistas of the blue Pacific and the golden Santa Ynez Mountains. The scent of eucalyptus mixed with the saltwater breeze. Breathtaking natural beauty combined with enormous intellectual vitality. This is the University of California, Santa Barbara, and there is no other campus quite like it, anywhere.
Here on the edge of the Pacific, in a setting removed from urban pressures and distractions but vibrant with cultural and academic activity, many of the country's most promising students join a community of scholars whose accomplishments are internationally recognized and whose skills as teachers of undergraduates are evident each day in laboratories and classrooms.

In the humanities and the arts as well as in engineering and the sciences, UCSB introduces students to novel ways of thinking, learning, and conducting research.

The Highest Quality
Pioneering research is a critical component of the highest quality education. UCSB's 1,000-member faculty includes five Nobel Prize winners and scores of elected members or fellows of the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

The campus is one of only 62 research-intensive institutions elected to membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities.

Within this community of scholars, the life of the mind, the pursuit of knowledge, and the experience of growth, both personal and intellectual, are the hallmarks of daily life.

Faculty

Number of Faculty Staff Headcount: 1,086 FTE: 975

Total number of academic faculty staff who are responsible for planning, directing and undertaking teaching only, research only or both teaching and research. Please include: vice-chancellors, deputy vice-chancellors, principals, professors, heads of school, associate professors, principal lecturers, tutors or postdoctoral researchers. Please exclude research assistants*, PhD students who contribute to teaching, and exchange scholars or visiting faculty staff who are members of another university. * The important distinction for us is that staff counted as 'research only' should be academically involved in that research and should be likely to publish research outputs. A research assistant, in our understanding, is any individual who is not doing own research and is therefore not likely to publish own research outputs. Said individual is (only) involved in research in terms of operation execution , such as lab technician or equipment operator.

Number of International Faculty Staff Headcount: 129 FTE: 98

Number of academic faculty staff who are of foreign nationality. The term 'international' is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even if from another EU state. In Hong Kong, this includes professors from Mainland China. Inclusion and exclusion mirrors those for academic faculty staff. In case of dual citizenship, the 'deciding' criteria should be 'citizenship obtained through birth', basically first passport obtained.

Undergraduate Information

Number of Undergraduate Students Headcount: 0 FTE: 18,587

Number of students pursuing a Bachelor’s level or equivalent degree. This excludes certificates/diplomas and associate’s degrees.

Number of International Undergraduate Students Headcount: 234

Number of undergraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term 'international' is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. In case of dual citizenship, the 'deciding' criteria should be 'citizenship obtained through birth', basically first passport obtained. Please exclude all exchange students. As for language students, if the language students take up a particular language course that is outlined as 'undergraduate degree program' they should be included under 'international undergraduate students' . Language students who take part in a course not contributing to a degree qualification should be counted under 'Total International Students'.

Average International Undergraduate Fees $ USD 25,961

Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for an undergraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?

Average Domestic Undergraduate Fees $ USD 7,277

Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for an undergraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?

Graduate / Postgraduate Information

Number of Graduate / Postgraduate Students Headcount: 0 FTE: 2,880

Students pursuing a higher-level degree (Master and Doctorate), including both taught and research postgraduates (e.g. PhD students)
Number of International Graduate/Postgraduate Students Headcount: 581

Number of graduate / postgraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term 'international' is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. In case of dual citizenship, the 'deciding' criteria should be 'citizenship obtained through birth', basically first passport obtained. Please exclude all exchange students. As for language students, if they take up a particular language course that is outlined as 'postgraduate degree program', they should be included under 'international postgraduate students'. Language students who take part in a course not contributing to a degree qualification should be counted under 'Total International Students'.

Average International Graduate / Postgraduate Fees $ USD 22,462

Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?

Average Domestic Graduate / Postgraduate Fees $ USD 7,501

Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?

Students

Total Students Headcount: 21,082 FTE: 20,731

Total number of students.
Total International Students Headcount: 746

Number of students who are foreign nationals. The term 'international' is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. In case of dual citizenship, the 'deciding' criteria should be 'citizenship obtained through birth', basically first passport obtained.
Average Domestic Student Fees $ USD 16,476

Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for any program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?

Number of Male Students Headcount: 0 FTE: 45

Number of students who are male out of the total number of students studying at your university
Number of Female Students Headcount: 0 FTE: 55

Number of students who are female out of the total number of students studying at your university

Graduate Output

Proportion of Graduates Pursuing Further Study Headcount: 46 %

Proportion of graduates from undergraduate programs pursuing further study at your own institution or any other within 6 months after graduation.

Proportion of Graduates Employed Headcount: 95 %

Proportion of graduates (excluding those opting to pursue further study) in permanent employment within 6 months of graduation
Number of PhDs Awarded Headcount: 339

Total number of PhDs awarded in the last 12 months

Applications

Total Number of Applications Headcount: 47,083

Total number of applications your institution received in the last 12 months for all undergraduate and postgraduate courses
  • Institutional Research & Planning
  • Office of the Chancellor
Broida-Hirschfelder Dissertation Awards . 1 available @ USD 8,000
Eligibility: domestic/international, male/female. Must have completed one year of grad study. Preference given to PhD candidates. Indicate any unusual or difficult circumstances faced by the candidate during grad studies. Award Amount: $8000 stipend.
College of Engineering Undergraduate Scholarships . 0 available @ USD 2,500
The College of Engineering has a wide range of scholarships available to qualified current College of Engineering undergraduate students. The amount of funds available varies each year, and the individual award amounts range from $350 to $2,500. Scholarships are available from: Advertising.com, the Boeing Corporation, Chevron Corporation, Albert G. Conrad Memorial, Glen Culler, Christopher Divis Memorial, the Hearst Foundation, Harold J. and Mary E. Miller, Novacoast, RENCO, Joseph J. Sayovitz, and Yardi Syste
Dean's Fellowship . 0 available @ USD 0
For this 1-year award, the Graduate Division provides a stipend, plus payment of fees and health insurance for all awardees. Nonresident tuition is not provided as continuing students are expected to establish California residency by their second year. However, departments may provide payment of nonresident tuition for international students. Departments may supplement with a TA appointment up to an average of 35% time over the course of the academic year (with included benefits of appointment), or a GSR appointment up to an average of 35% time over the course of the academic year (with included benefits of appointment). Students may receive the fellowship twice during their academic careers but must be re-nominated, as it is not an automatically renewable award.
Graduate Opportunity Fellowship . 0 available @ USD 0
For this 1-year award, the Graduate Division provides a stipend, and payment of fees and health insurance for all awardees. Nonresident tuition is not included in the award package. Departments may supplement with a TA appointment up to an average of 35% time over the course of the academic year (with included benefits of appointment), or a GSR appointment up to an average of 35% time over the course of the academic year (with included benefits of appointment).

New and continuing domestic doctoral (or M.F.A.) students are eligible for nomination for this diversity fellowship. Students may receive the fellowship twice during their academic careers but must be re-nominated, as it is not an automatically renewable award.
Regents Scholarships . 0 available @ USD 6,000
The Regents of the University of California established the prestigious Regents Scholarship Award in 1962 to recognize incoming undergraduates of outstanding academic achievement and promise. At UCSB, the award is coordinated by the Office of Admissions.

Currently the award is $6,000 per year for four years for entering freshmen; two years for entering transfer students. More than 200 Regents Scholars attend UC Santa Barbara.
Science and Engineering Research Grants . 0 available @ USD 2,000
Elibility: doctoral students advanced to candidacy (domestic/international). Grants can be used for travel or supplies but not for stipend. Students may receive this award no more than two times during their academic career at UCSB.