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University of California, Santa Barbara
(UCSB)
Part of University of California System
About
The University of California, Santa Barbara is a public land-grant research university in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. Tracing its roots back to 1891 as an independent teachers college, UC Santa Barbara joined the University of California system in 1944. It is the third-oldest campus in the system, after Berkeley and UCLA.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 100 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 83 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 25,735
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 22.9 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 18%
- Female : Male
- 55 : 45
- Staff
- 5,156
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
24 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Optics | 13 | 71.6 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 18 | 71.6 | 2026 |
| Marine and Freshwater Biology | 35 | 71.6 | 2026 |
| Space Science | 39 | 71.6 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | 55 | 71.6 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =55 | 71.6 | 2026 |
| Arts and Humanities | =76 | 71.6 | 2026 |
| Ecology | 80 | 71.6 | 2026 |
| Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences | 86 | 71.6 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 96 | 71.6 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 105 | 71.6 | 2026 |
| Condensed Matter Physics | 132 | 71.6 | 2026 |
| Polymer Science | 148 | 71.6 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =156 | 71.6 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =160 | 71.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =164 | 71.6 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =173 | 71.6 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | =199 | 71.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =220 | 71.6 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 239 | 71.6 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | =285 | 71.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering | 310 | 71.6 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =313 | 71.6 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =342 | 71.6 | 2026 |
ARWU
39 subjectsQS
37 subjectsTHE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Sciences | 33 | 78.7 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 55 | 72.1 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 58 | 71.0 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | =74 | 56.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 79 | 60.3 | 2026 |
| Psychology | =84 | 60.1 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 88 | 56.9 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 126–150 | 57.0 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of California, Santa Barbara?
University of California, Santa Barbara's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 173, THE Rank 72, ARWU Rank 70, US News Rank =91.
When was University of California, Santa Barbara founded?
University of California, Santa Barbara was founded in 1891.
What are the top subjects at University of California, Santa Barbara?
Top subjects at University of California, Santa Barbara include: Optics, Physics & Astronomy, Communication & Media Studies, Automation & Control, Materials Science.
Where is University of California, Santa Barbara located?
University of California, Santa Barbara is located in Santa Barbara, United States.