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University of California, Santa Barbara

Public research university
1909
Santa Barbara
26,000 Students
26:1 Student-Faculty Ratio

Rankings Overview

QS

179

THE

67

US News

89

ARWU

70

Historical Ranking Details

3
Top 50 Subjects
CommunicationMaterialsPhysics

Top Ranked Subjects

#25

Physics and Astronomy

Physics and Astronomy

Natural Sciences
#33

Materials Science

Materials Science

Natural Sciences
#46

Communication and Media Studies

Communication and Media Studies

Social Sciences & Management
#51

Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies

Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies

Arts & Humanities

School Overview

The University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) is a public land-grant research university in Santa Barbara, California. Established in 1909, it is a world-renowned institution and is a member of the Association of American Universities. UCSB is known for its strengths in science and engineering.

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