The University of California, Santa Barbara 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, our students are full participants in an educational journey of discovery that stimulates independent thought, critical reasoning, and creativity. Our academic community of faculty, students, and staff is characterized by a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration that is responsive to the needs of our multicultural and global society. Our commitment to public service is manifested through the creation and distribution of knowledge that advances the well-being of our state, nation, and world. All of this takes place within a living and learning environment like no other, as we draw inspiration, opportunity, and advantage from the beauty and resources of UC Santa Barbara's extraordinary location at the edge of the Pacific Ocean.

The undergraduate experience at Santa Barbara includes abundant opportunity to interact with world-class faculty and graduate students involved
in cutting-edge research. Getting involved in a faculty research project, or starting one of your own, is a great way to get the most of your UCSB
education. The campus awards approximately $200,000 in research grants to undergraduates each year. Learning experiences beyond the
classroom will provide you with new insights and perspectives, and will help establish a firm foundation for the pursuit of an advanced degree or
your future career.