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Come Visit Us
We are excited to welcome you to our beautiful campus! The Visitor Center (VC) is open for a variety of visit options; check out our Events & Visits webpage for more information.
Register for First-Year & Transfer Webinars
Check out our admissions webinars for first-year and transfer applicants to navigate through the admission process. We have webinars for prospective students and current applicants!
The UC Application is Closed
The UC Application is closed for first-year and transfer applicants. The next application cycle is from October 1 - November 30, 2026 for the 2027 year.
What's Next for Applicants
The Applicant Portal is open. Review our What's Next page while you wait for UC decisions.
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View our campus overview video to learn more about our campus, academics, student life, athletics, and more.
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First-Year
Graduating high school soon? Amazing! We'll let you know how to get started on applying to UCSB as a first-year.
Transfer
Learn about junior-level transfer requirements and the transfer experience at UCSB.
International
Get information on applying to UCSB as an international first-year or transfer student.
#13
Top Public School
The U.S. News & World Report ranked UC Santa Barbara as the No. 13 public university in the country among the best higher education institutions in 2025.
23,232
undergraduates
UCSB has far more undergraduates than graduate students, meaning undergraduates can be involved in faculty projects that would normally involve graduate students at other campuses.
8
faculty Nobel prizes
Our faculty include eight Nobel Laureates for chemistry, physics, and economics. Will you be next?
17:1
student-to-faculty ratio
Our student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1 means you can interact with your professors in classes, office hours, research collaborations, and more.
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The University campus is located on Indigenous land. In recognizing the traditional custodians of the land, we pay respect to the Chumash people, the history and culture of the community, and all Native Americans as America’s First Peoples. We pay respect to the Chumash Elders past, present and future for they hold the memories, the traditions, and the culture of this area, which has become a place of learning for people from all over the world.