University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)

Santa Barbara, California, United States

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University of California, Santa Barbar Rankings

  • list items QS World University Rankings - 163 (2024)
  • list items QS World University Rankings By Subject - 161
  • list items QS World University Rankings - 43 (Graduate Employability Ranking)
  • list items U.S. News & World Report - 28 (National Universities)
  • list items U.S. News & World Report - 10 (Best Colleges for Veterans)
  • list items U.S. News & World Report - 71 (Best Undergraduate Teaching)
  • list items Times Higher Education - 64 (World University Rankings) 
  • list items Times Higher Education - 76 (US College Rankings)
  • list items Times Higher Education - 81-90 (World Reputation Rankings)

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    University of California, Santa Barbar Rankings By Subject

    Engineering Courses

    Course Name 2020 2021 2022 2023
    QS - Architecture & Built Environment Rankings NA 151-200 201-240 201-240
    QS - Engineering and Technology  131 111 134 132
    QS - Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering Rankings 151-200 151-200 101-150 101-150
    THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Engineering and Technology  28 35 41 NA
    US News & World Report - Chemical Engineering PG 10 8 8 9
    US News & World Report - Electrical Engineering PG NA 22 27 25
    US News & World Report - Mechanical Engineering PG NA 28 29 29
    US News & World Report - UG Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engg. 34 NA 28 25
    US News & World Report - UG Mechanical Engineering 32 NA NA NA

     

    Computers Courses

    Course Name 2020 2021 2022 2023
    THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Computers  58 58 55 60
    US News & World Report - UG Computer Engineering 29 NA NA NA

     

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    Science Courses

    Course Name 2020 2021 2022 2023
    ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Mathematics Rankings 151-200 101-150 101-150 NA
    ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Physics Rankings 12 13 13 NA
    QS - Pharmacy & Pharmacology Rankings 101-150 101-150 101-150 201-250
    QS - Physics and Astronomy Rankings 25 25 19 18
    QS - QS - Biological Sciences Rankings 101-150 151-200 101-150 151-200
    QS - QS - Mathematics Rankings 151-200 151-200 151-200 151-200
    THE (Times Higher Education) - Life Sciences Rankings 74 81 74 73
    THE (Times Higher Education) - THE - Psychology Rankings 56 62 78 57

     

    Humanities Courses

    Course Name 2020 2021 2022 2023
    ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Political Sciences Rankings 101-150 76-100 51-75 NA
    ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Sociology Ranking 51-75 51-75 76-100 NA
    QS - Communication and Media Studies Rankings 22 25 25 29
    QS - Performing Arts Rankings NA 51-100 101-120 NA
    QS - Politics Rankings 151-200 NA NA 201-230
    QS - QS - Sociology Rankings 151-200 201-250 151-200 201-250
    THE (Times Higher Education) - Arts & Humanities Rankings 82 98 101-125 82

     

    Medicine Courses

    Course Name 2021 2022 2023
    QS - QS - Medicine Rankings 351-400 401-450 401-450
    How to get into University of California ?

    You must include a detailed account of your academic background on the UC application when you apply to the university. Then fulfill any other criteria specific to your country along with the demonstration of English language proficiency.
    What major is UC Santa Barbara known for ?

    Social sciences, mathematics and statistics, biological and biomedical sciences, multi/interdisciplinary studies, psychology, visual and performing arts, natural resources and conservation, communication, journalism, and related programs, physical sciences, and engineering are among the most sought-after majors at the University of California-Santa Barbara.
    Does University of California require SAT essay ?

    The SAT/ACT essay/writing scores are no longer maintained by UC. If you decide to submit your test results, only the highest total/combined score from a single sitting should be submitted; the essay/writing score should not be included.