California and UC Santa Barbara Welcomes You

Welcome to UC Santa Barbara - where the land meets the sea, where brilliant minds can meet, and where academic excellence and social engagement unite to spark creativity and discovery.

Located In one of California’s safest, most positive and stunning cities, UC Santa Barbara welcomes international students from the world over. Whether you want academic, professional or English language study, UC Santa Barbara can provide it all.

UCSB can offer one of the most memorable experiences in your life...  Experience a truly global culture with them. If you would like to know more, please fill in the form below.

Santa Barbara, California - the American Riviera

Santa Barbara is famed for being one of the most beautiful places to live, not just in the United States, but in the world. The views are astounding. The weather is near-exemplary, all year round. The people are enthusiastic and easy-going. UCSB students can even learn to surf, with the beach just a short distance away.

With a Mediterranean climate and over 300 days of sunshine per year, Santa Barbara is pleasure defined.  


Santa Barbara Marina

When choosing where to study abroad, it may seem as though there are a million places to choose from, but when it comes to warm, comforting, safe cities that also offer world class education, there are few options better than Santa Barbara. In 2019, The New York Times even ranked it the third best place to visit in the world.

Santa Barbara has a unique look and feel in part thanks to its Spanish-revival architecture, which occupies a lot of the city. There are no big high rises, for example. This careful planning and design also extends to the city’s transportation, which is better for walking and cycling than driving.

There is also plenty of culture for students in Santa Barbara to enjoy. It has a wonderful downtown with several theatres, art galleries, museums and is also the home of famous Santa Barbara Film Festival held in January. And of course, if you ever wish to explore further, Los Angeles is only a little more than an hour away.

UCSB can offer one of the most memorable experiences in your life...  Experience a truly global culture with them. If you would like to know more, please fill in the form below.

Where Beauty Meets Brilliance

While the city is fun and enjoyable, it is also important to take advantage of UCSB’s excellent academic resources. UCSB is ranked as the 5th best public university in the United States and 24th university in the world (U.S. News & World Reports), and you can experience it’s world class academic environment as a visiting student.


UC Santa Barbara Library

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. 

University Immersion Program

Study abroad side-by-side with U.S. students at UCSB from a quarter to a full year, earning credit to transfer to your home university, improving your English language skills, specializing in professional courses and much more!

International Diploma Program

At UCSB’s professional school, you can earn a specialized certificate in a variety of areas, including career skills and practical subjects. Or, combine course work to earn multiple certificates and boost your CV!

Visiting Scholars Program

The Visiting Scholars Program is geared towards instructors wanting to develop, refine and ultimately apply researched skills in their classrooms, regardless of whether it is a secondary or higher education classroom.

Undergraduate Pathway Program

This step-by-step Undergraduate Pathway Program is designed to prepare high school graduates to succeed in the rigorous academic environment of top universities in the US, as well as help the student seeking admission to a US research university.

Summer & Customized Programs

Didn’t see above what you were looking for? UCSB can design a program for you in any subject. From one week to quarter-long programs, from undergraduate preparation to professional immersion, from American culture programs to corporate training, UCSB can develop a program for you.

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UCSB have something for every student. If you would like to know more about the wonders of Santa Barbara or how UCSB can help you academically and professionally, please fill in the form below.