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University of California Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara (USA)

Founding:
1944

Number of Students:
Total: 20000

Accreditation:
WASC

Academic year:
The student year is divided into quarters.

Fall Quarter: September - December
Winter Quarter: January - March
Spring Quarter: April - June

In Summer, summer sessions are offered.

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Description of the University of California Santa Barbara


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University of California Santa Barbara offers over 200 different degrees. The main schools are the College of Creative Studies, College of Engineering, College of Letters and Science, Donald Bren School of Environmental Science and Management, Gevirtz Graduate School of Education, and the Graduate Division. U.S. News and World Report chose the university as the best "open university" in the USA. Newsweek Magazine named the school as one of the "hottest schools" in America. The school's faculty members have made it an on-going goal to provide an excellent-quality education and do research at local, state, national, and world-wide levels. Students should challenge themselves at the university to begin a new art, or take part in a research project, join one of the many student clubs, volunteer with a program, join the student parliament, or even begin a type of sport.

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Location of the University of California Santa Barbara
The 400-hectare size Campus at California University Santa Barbara lies on the Californian coast, about a half an hour from Santa Barbara, but as a student, you have the possibility to use the buses in the region, free of charge. Los Angeles is only 100 miles away, and one could make the day trip there without major expenses. On campus, students will find the University Art Museum, the Davidson Library, with over 2.6 Million books, parks, museums, historic sites, the University Center for student activities, a book store, a concert area, a multi-cultural center, and many other attractions for students.

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City Profile Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara is also called the American Riviera, because apart from the Mediterranean climate it has, lying between the Ynez Mountains and the Pacific, the city also offers a high standard of living. In this warm climate, Santa Barbara ascended to one of the best areas of cultivation of wine. Along the State Street toward Downtown, there are many shopping opportunities, but one can be also culturally occupied and visit theaters, concerts, and museums. Another kind of leisure activities are night clubs, restaurants or festivals. In addition, there are all possible kinds of water sport, on the long sand beaches and in the Pacific. There are no highly built houses, but only elegant small hotels and other buildings in the city, and nearly each road is framed by palms and flowering shrubs. Also worth seeing is the El Presidio de Santa Barbara, an old Mexican-Spanish quarter, around the fortress Fernald Mansion. In addition, on Sundays there are Crafts shows, in which artists and craftsmen demonstrate their talents along the Cabrillo Boulevard.

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Schedule of Classes University of California Santa Barbara



 Semester

Description:

The "UIP" (University Immersion Program) at UCSB enables students to have up to three "free" selection trimesters to enroll into any regular Bachelors and Masters university credit course.

The final enrollment decision is left to the professors. They take into account the class space and the applicant's qualifications.

The UCSB Extension is in charge of the semester program. The institute has much experience in dealing with international students, and their placement in appropriate language courses.

UC Santa Barbara Semester Program

Fees:

Application fee:
US$ 150

Program fee:
US$ 875 per trimester

Tuition:
US$ 2,220 per trimester

International student service fee:
US$ 400 per trimester

The tuition pays for 12 units (three to four courses). The tuition for Masters courses may be slightly higher

Tuition and Fees

Requirements:

Applicants to UCSB's semester program are required to have completed high school, or equivalent, and have satisfactory English language knowledge.

This can be demonstrated through a standardized TOEFL or an IELTS examination

All opportunities to show the required command of English:
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL (internet-based): 80

UC Santa Barbara Admission Requirements

Courses / Degrees:

Undergraduate (z.B. Bachelor)

Postgraduate (z.B. Master)




Accomodation of the University of California Santa Barbara
Campus dorms

In the dormitories, there are single rooms, but normally students are placed in double rooms in which they have to share a bathroom. The rooms come with a bed, writing table, chair, commode, closet, bookshelf, trash can, and curtains. Meal plan is included in the rent. The price is US$ 10,351.27 for an academic year.

The dormitories are only available during the summer sessions.

Residence Information

Campus apartments

The university has apartments outside of the campus area, in which in each bedroom, the furnishing includes carpet floring, double-bed, closet, commode, writing table and a chair. The kitchens have cupboards, a sink, a stove and a fridge. In the living area are a couch, an armchair, a table, lamps and chairs, and the bathrooms are equipped with a washbasin, shower, toilet and cupboard. The cost is US$ 445 per month and person.

Apartment Information

Private apartment / hotel

Private accommodation is not easy to acquire and must be sought out on one's own, but with a bit of luck and support from the university, one can surely find a room in a dormitory or apartment. Of course, it may be that this type of housing may be more expensive than accomodation with a host family. One should also inform one's self about any hidden costs such as deposits, additional electricity costs, and acquaint one's self with the rent agreements.

The university does not organize private accomodation outside of the campus area, but has lots of information regarding off-campus apartments available for students upon request.

Prices:
US$ 650 to US$ 700 monthly rent for a room with a host family
US$ 900 bis US$ 1,100 monthly rent for a single-room apartment
US$ 900 bis US$ 3,000 monthly rent for an apartment depending on size and number of bedrooms

Apartment Information

Homestay

Accommodation with a host family is ideal for those who would like to experience American lifestyle first-hand and speak English constantly. Host families are normally very interested in supporting their students and do a lot to make sure that they feel comfortable. The guest is usually accepted as a part of the family, has his or her own room, and eats with the family.

If you are interested in residing with an American family, you should familiarize yourself with certain living and house and rules.

Price:
US$ 28 per night including two meals per day
US$ 22 per night without meals
US$ 150 agent's fee

Homestay Information


Accommodation can vary depending on type of course of study. A more detailed description can be found on the individual school-subject brochures. We can not guarantee the exact tuition program charges and acoomodation possibilities.

Despite the careful gathering and compilation of information, College-Contact.com does not guarantee that the information stated above is correct.


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