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UCSB Office of Admissions
1210 Cheadle Hall, Santa Barbara, CA 93106-2014
admissions.ucsb.edu/apply/international
2022 - 2023 Admission Guide
International Applicants
University of California, Santa Barbara
#5 Three Undergraduate Colleges
UC Santa Barbara is part of the 10-campus public university in the United States
UCSB offers 90 majors and 41 minors in three colleges: the College of
(U.S. News and World Report, 2022)
University of California system, one of the largest and Letters and Science, the College of Engineering and the College of Creative
most respected public universities in the world. Studies. admissions.ucsb.edu/why-ucsb/majors
Pre-Professional Programs
10
national institutes
#10
greenest
› Technology Management Program (tmp.ucsb.edu)
› Pre-Law Program (duels.ucsb.edu/professional/law)
› Pre-Health Program (duels.ucsb.edu/professional/health)
and centers, university in the › Teacher Education Program (education.ucsb.edu)
including the United States
Kavli Institute for (Princeton College of Letters & Science
Theoretical Physics Review, 2022) Actuarial Science, B.S. Hydrologic Sciences and Policy, B.S.
n Anthropology, B.A. n Italian Studies, B.A.
Applied Mathematics, B.S. n Japanese, B.A.
Aquatic Biology, B.S. Language, Culture and Society, B.A.
n Art, B.A. n Latin American and Iberian Studies, B.A.
n Asian American Studies, B.A. n Linguistics, B.A.
Asian Studies, B.A. n Mathematics, B.A., B.S.
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Biochemistry, B.S.
Biochemistry - Molecular Biology, B.S.
Medieval Studies, B.A.
Microbiology, B.S.
College of Engineering UCSB Minors
Biological Sciences, B.A., B.S.
Explore our
Middle East Studies, B.A. Chemical Engineering, B.S. American Indian and Indigenous Studies
faculty Nobel Prizes in chemistry, Biopsychology, B.S. Music, B.M. (audition required) Computer Engineering, B.S. Architecture and Urban History
n Black Studies, B.A. n Music Studies, B.A.
coastal campus
economics, and physics Computer Science, B.S. Applied Psychology
Cell and Developmental Biology, B.S. Pharmacology, B.S. Electrical Engineering, B.S. Astronomy and Planetary Science
n Chemistry, B.A., B.S. n Philosophy, B.A.
Mechanical Engineering, B.S. Educational Studies
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Chicana and Chicano Studies, B.A. n Physics, B.A., B.S.
Five-Year Programs Game Studies
n Chinese, B.A. (Mandarin) Physiology, B.S.
n Classics, B.A. Political Science, B.A. Computer Science, B.S./Computer Science, M.S. Iranian Studies
admissions.sa.ucsb.edu/campus-visits Communication, B.A. n Portuguese, B.A. Computer Engineering, B.S./Computer Jewish Studies
n Comparative Literature, B.A. Psychological and Brain Sciences, B.S. Science, M.S. or Electrical and Computer Iranian Studies
Dance, B.A., B.F.A. (audition required) n Religious Studies, B.A. Engineering, M.S. Labor Studies
2,450
n Earth Science, B.A. Russian and East European Studies, B.A. Electrical Engineering, B.S./Electrical and Language and Speech Technologies
Earth Science, B.S. Sociology, B.A. Computer Engineering, M.S. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and
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Ecology and Evolution, B.S. n Spanish, B.A. Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Queer Studies
courses offered Economics, B.A. n Statistics and Data Science, B.A. B.S./Materials, M.S. Mathematics for High School Teaching
each quarter in Economics and Accounting, B.A. Statistics and Data Science, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, B.S./Mechanical
student-to- Museum Studies
n English, B.A. n Theater, B.A. Engineering, M.S.
UCSB’s three Environmental Studies, B.A., B.S. Poverty, Inequality and Social Justice
faculty ratio Theater, B.F.A. (audition required)
Santa Barbara Location Weather Transportation undergraduate n Feminist Studies, B.A. Zoology, B.S.
College of Creative Studies
Professional Writing
colleges Film and Media Studies, B.A. Russian
Santa Barbara is a Santa Barbara is Located on the shore Biking is the main form of Financial Mathematics and Statistics, B.S. Art, B.A. Science and Mathematics Education
tourist destination located 160 kilometers of the Pacific Ocean, transportation oncampus n French, B.A. Sociocultural Linguistics
Biology, B.A.
with excellent outdoor (100 miles) northwest UCSB enjoys beautiful with 11 kilometers (7
Geography, B.A.
Chemistry/Biochemistry, B.A., B.S. Spatial Studies
Geography, Physical, B.S.
recreation, shopping, of Los Angeles and year-round weather miles) of bike paths. Computing, B.S. Speech-Language Sciences and Disorders
n German, B.A. Teaching English to Speakers of Other
restaurants, movies less than two hours with warm summers Students also have easy Global Studies, B.A. Marine Science, B.S.
230,000+
Mathematics, B.A., B.S. Languages
and music. from the LAX airport. and mild winters. access to frequent bus n History, B.A.
Theater Production and Design
n History of Art and Architecture, B.A. Music Composition, B.A.
transportation. History of Public Policy and Law, B.A. n Indicates majors also available as Physics, B.A., B.S. Translation Studies
alumni network worldwide a minor. Writing and Literature, B.A. Women, Culture and Development
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Housing, Dining,
& Student Life
UCSB offers residence
Freshman Admission Requirements
Admission to UCSB is competitive. The Office of Admissions is familiar
halls and apartments with educational systems around the world and provides each applicant
including high- and low- with a comprehensive review after applying.
admissions.ucsb.edu/applying/international/freshman-selection
rise buildings with ocean,
lagoon, and mountain
Apply online: apply.universityofcalifornia.edu
views.
35,000+ Required Test
For students whose language of instruction is not English, submit scores
students live on or within 1.6 from the TOEFL (minimum score of 80) OR IELTS (minimum score of 6.5) OR
kilometers (1 mile) of campus, adding the DuoLingo English Test (minimum score of 115).
to the vibrant university community
A Note on ACT & SAT Exams
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UCSB will not use SAT/ACT scores in our admission selection. All
applicants to UC have the option to submit scores on the application. If
Living Learning Communities you elect to do so, these scores will not be visible to Admission Counselors
including Women in STEM, Outdoor reviewing your application to UCSB.
Adventure, Multicultural Experience,
and more
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sports club teams
International Baccalaureate
500+ International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma students must take a minimum
student organizations including of five IB exams, with two exams taken at the higher level. The overall
cultural and educational clubs like average must be 5 with no exam score below 4.
the Chinese Student Association,
British Systems
Hermanas Unidas/Hermanas Unidos,
You must complete at least five GCSE/IGCSE (O-Level) exams with a
Southeast Asian Union, and more 3.4 GPA or higher and at least three GCE (A-Level) exams with a 3.0
(unweighted) GPA or higher and no grade below C to be considered for
admission. If you receive A, B or C grades on your GCE (A-Level) exams,
UCSB may grant you transfer credit toward your bachelor’s degree.
The exact amount of credit will be determined after you are formally
Learn more: housing.ucsb.edu admitted and provide your official Statement of Results.
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Cost of Attendance 2022-2023
Curriculum Requirements by Country Jordan Completion of Tawjihi or Completion of General Secondary
Education Certificate (Literary or Secondary) with a minimum average of at Tuition and Campus-based Fees $14,951
UC Santa Barbara Facts & Figures
Calculate Cost:
In general, an applicant to UC Santa Barbara will have graduated least 75% Non-Res Supplemental Tuition $31,026 www.finaid.ucsb.edu
from a secondary school and earned a certificate of completion that
Books and Supplies $1,343
enables attendance at a university in that country. Kuwait Completion of Shahadat Al-Thanawiya-Al-A’ama General
admissions.ucsb.edu/applying/international/freshman-eligibility Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum average of at least 85% Room and Board $16,514 Costs in this table are
Health and Transportation $3,618 subject to change.
Mexico Completion of Bachillerato with a minimum average of at least 8 Personal Expenses and Phone $1,810 * Average origination fees
Brazil Completion of Certificado de Ensino Médio (Certificate of for student borrowers.
Completion of Middle Education) with a minimum average of at least 7 on Peru Completion of Certificado de Estudios de Educación Secundaria Loan Fees* $61
the 1-10 scale or an average of at least 4 on the 1-5 scale Común Completa (Certificate of Completion of General Secondary Total $69,323
Education) with a minimum average of at least 14 • San Francisco
Canada Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS)
British Columbia: Completion of Secondary School Graduation Philippines Completion of 12-year Elementary-Secondary education
Diploma with a minimum average of at least 80 and receive a High School Diploma after the 12th year with a minimum OISS helps international students secure a student visa, plan an academic
average equivalent of at least B+ program, and learn about studying in the U.S. through the Culture, Santa Barbara
Nova Scotia: Completion of Nova Scotia High School Graduation
Diploma with a minimum average of at least 68
Qatar Completion of Al-Thanawiya Aama Qatari (Qatari General
Academics, Laws and Immigration (CALI) training. oiss.ucsb.edu
• Los Angeles
Ontario: Completion of OSSD - Ontario Secondary School Diploma with › I-20: After deposit, the I-20 will be issued by OISS.
a minimum average of at least 75
Secondary Education Certificate) with a minimum average of at least 77
› Minimum Financial Requirement: After deposit, financial Top
Quebec: Completion of Diplôme d’études secondaires (General) and
two years CEGEP (Colleges d’enseignement general et professionnel)
Republic of South Korea Completion of Senior High School documentation is required.
› Working: Employment for F-1 visa students is limited. 3,033 97 Countries
of Origin:
Diploma with a minimum average of at least B+ graduate countries
represented China, India,
students
China Completion of Graduation Certificate from upper middle school Saudi Arabia Completion of Tawjihiyah General Certificate of South Korea,
26,124 Taiwan,
2,529
and Senior High School Graduate Certificate Education with a minimum average of at least 75%
Dates & Deadlines total Mexico,
Colombia Completion of Bachiller Académico (Academic Diploma) with Singapore Completion of at least 5 General Certificate of Secondary August 1 ............................................................ Begin UC application online
enrollment international Japan,
a minimum average of at least 8.5 Education (IGCSE, GCSE, O-Levels) with at least a 3.40 GPA and at least 3 23,091 undergraduates Canada,
October 1..................................................................... UC application opens undergraduates
General Certificate of Education (GCE, A-Levels) with a minimum average of (11% of all UCSB Hong Kong,
Costa Rica Completion of Diploma de conclusión de estudios de B and with no grade below C November 1-30 ......................................................... Submit UC application undergraduates)
Turkey, Brazil
educación diversificada (Certificate of conclusion of diversified education December ................................... If applicable, complete the TOEFL/IELTS
studies) or completion of Bachillerato (Baccaleureate) with a minimum Taiwan Completion of Senior High School Leaving Certificate with a Mid-March - May 1 ................. View freshman admission notification online
average of at least 80 minimum average of at least 80% Freshman Class 2022 Transfer Class 2022
Mid-April - June 1 .................... View tramsfer admission notification online
India Completion of All India Senior School Certificate or Higher Thailand Completion of Mathayom 6 (Certificate of Upper Secondary May 1 ......... Freshman Deposit/Submit Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) 105,647 applicants 20,563 applicants
Secondary School Certificate with a minimum average of at least 70 or Education) with a minimum average of at least 75%
May .......................................................................... Submit Housing contract
completion of 10th and 12th year board/state examinations 30,823 admits 10,040 admits
United Arab Emirates Completion of Shahadat Al-Thanawiya-Al- June 1 .............Transfer Deposit/Submit Statement of Intent to Register (SIR)
Israel Completion of Teudat Bagrut (Matriculation Certificate) with a
minimum average of at least 7
Amma (General Secondary Education Certificate) July 1 ....................................................................... Submit official transcripts 4,898 estimated enrolled 2,099 estimated enrolled
July 15 .................................................................... Submit official test scores
Vietnam Completion of Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Phổ Thông Trung Học
Japan Complete Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary (Secondary School Graduation Certificate) with a minimum average of at September .... Attend CALI (Cultural Awareness, Laws and Immigration) training
School Graduation Diploma) with a minimum average of at least 4.4 least 8 Late September ................................................................ Instruction begins
Ongoing .............................................................................. Processing of I-20
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