UCSB Engineering

Graduate Students

The College of Engineering offers graduate degrees (M.S. and Ph.D.) in the following areas:

• Chemical Engineering
• Computer Science
• Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Materials
• Mechanical Engineering

To find out more about admissions requirements or obtain information on a particular program, click on the departmental link listed above.

There is an on-line application form on the Graduate Division web site. Also listed on their site is a complete list of all degree programs offered at UCSB, and current fee and tuition information.

All graduate admission decisions are made exclusively by the graduate admissions committee and the faculty of each College of Engineering department. Decisions are based on candidate's intellectual potential and promise projected from a combination of considerations including their academic records, letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, and GRE/TOEFL test scores.

Our Engineering Graduate program is 19th in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Why? We think it's due to our highly successful interdisciplinary approach to research and learning. And our amazing faculty, great students and dedicated staff. In addition:

• We have a wide range interdisciplinary research centers
• 47.9% of faculty hold joint appointments
• Our graduate programs are innovative