Description
University of California--Santa Barbara
University of California–Santa Barbara
Features
The University of California–Santa Barbara (UCSB) is a leading research institution that also provides a comprehensive liberal arts learning experience. Because teaching and research go hand in hand at UC Santa Barbara, students are full participants in an educational journey of discovery that stimulates independent thought, critical reasoning, and creativity.
UCSB academic community of faculty, students, and staff is characterized by a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration that is responsive to the needs of its multicultural and global society. UCSB’s commitment to public service is manifested through the creation and distribution of knowledge that advances the well-being of the state, nation, and world. All of this takes place within a living and learning environment like no other, as it draws inspiration, opportunity, and advantage from the beauty and resources of UC Santa Barbara's extraordinary location at the edge of the Pacific Ocean.
The Basics
| Setting | on the California coast about 100 miles northwest of Los Angeles |
| School Type | USA University |
| Housing | Apartment |
| School Website | http://www.ucsb.edu |
| State | California (CA) |
| Nearest City | |
| Year Founded | 1891 |
| Admission Requirement | HK F.6 |
| Academic Calendar | Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer |
| Level Offered | Undergraduate, graduate and professional programs |
| Enrollment | Approximately 21,700 students |
| International Students | 4% |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
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Academic Programs
Academic Departments and Programs: College of Engineering, College of Letters & Science, Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, Gevirtz Graduate School of Education
http://www.ucsb.edu/academics/depts/index.shtml
Campus
The Recreation Center and Aquatics Complex, Events Center, Robertson Gymnasium, Tennis Courts (20), Storke Field, Sand Volleyball Courts (3), Robertson Field, Lacrosse Pit, Campus Pool, Santa Barbara Harbor Sailing Facility, Softball Field, Caesar Uyesaka Baseball Stadium, Cachuma Lake Rowing Facility and Harder Stadium.
http://recreation.sa.ucsb.edu/
Students Life
Sports clubs: http://gauchosplay.com/sport-clubs
The UCSB Recreation Center
http://recreation.sa.ucsb.edu/recreationcenter/default.aspx
Other Information
Source
US News:
http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/university-of-california-santa-barbara-1320
University of California Santa Barbara School website:
http://www.ucsb.edu/
University of California Santa Barbara Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_California,_Santa_Barbara