UC Santa Barbara Summer Sessions

School Introduction

UC Santa Barbara was founded in 1909 on California's sunny coast in the Spanish-style town of Santa Barbara, and is a top public research university. It ranks among the best in the U.S. and the world in Electrical Engineering, Modern Physics, and Geographic Information Systems.

The faculty is exceptional, with 7 Nobel Prize laureates, 27 National Academy of Sciences members, 27 National Academy of Engineering members, 23 American Academy of Arts and Sciences members, and 38 AAAS fellows. UCSB is a member of the Association of American Universities.

The campus is surrounded by the ocean on two sides with beautiful beaches along the Pacific, just two hours from Los Angeles. As a Public Ivy, UCSB boasts impressive academic achievements and a stunning campus environment.

Program Details

UC Santa Barbara's official Summer Sessions offer 6- or 10-week courses where students earn official UCSB credits and transcripts, all on a beautiful beachside campus.

Program Schedule

• Summer: starts June / July
• Duration: 6 / 10 weeks

Program Highlights

• Official UCSB summer courses
• Earn credits with an official transcript
• Beautiful beachside campus
• Flexible session lengths (6 / 10 weeks)

Requirements

Fees

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