Prospective Students

Top 5 Questions

How do I apply to the UCSB Electrical Engineering Program?

Visit the University of California Admissions website for information about: Requirements, How to Apply, Tuition & Financial Aid, Application

Visit UCSB Admissions for information about Applying, Virtual Events, Exploring UCSB and Resources

How much does it cost per academic year at UCSB (Fall, Winter, Spring Quarters)?

The UCSB Financial Aid Office has an online cost of attendance form that calculates costs for the academic year. The Cost of Attendance webpage includes residency (CA resident / non-resident) and housing (commuter, off-campus and university) options.

Does UCSB, the College of Engineering and ECE have campus tours?

The University holds an Open House in April and Transfer Friday events in May

For additional information about visiting UCSB go to the Visits page for information about:

• Presentations and Guided Campus Tours
• Self-Guided Visits
• Guided Virtual Tours

The College of Engineering (COE) has a Virtual Open House webpage that includes information about Academic Advising and more.

The ECE Department offers student advising with the Undergraduate Advisor by appointment only

Does ECE have any recommendations for preparation from high school to college

Check out the Preparation from High School to College section for recommendations in any Undergraduate Student Spotlights for questions like:

• What prepared you the most for studying engineering in college?
• Are there any classes that you suggest ECE students take before entering UCSB?
• Any additional experiences that you would like to share with students to help them prepare for college?

Who do I contact for Transfer Preparation information?

The COE Undergraduate Studies Office handles all Transfer Preparation inquiries.

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Where can Electrical Engineers get career information?

UCSB Career Services holds career fairs and recruiting events. In addition, they offer resume preparation/review services, interview skill tips, career advising, and access to jobs, internships, and employers.

The College of Engineering has an excellent Internships and Careers webpage that helps undergraduates and graduate students locate jobs and internships.

What percent of EE Program students become involved in hands-on engineering design work?

100% - all Electrical Engineering students are required to complete a Senior "Capstone" design project as part of their senior elective plan.

I heard that ECE has a Teaching Cleanroom – is this true?

The Teaching Cleanroom (TCR) is utilized by the ECE, MAT and ME departments for microfabrication courses. In the TCR, students fabricate and characterize semiconductor devices. The facility is for teaching and training-related activities only.

Learn More About the TCR

Are there internship and Job Opportunities available for EE students?

Santa Barbara and the Goleta area are known as being a part of the technology corridor between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Many technology companies are located in our area and contact us seeking students who are interested in participating in internship and employment opportunities. The ECE Student Office regularly sends out email notifications to students about these opportunities.

Students are also advised to initiate direct contact with companies and to discuss internship and employment interests with faculty members since many have their own research labs and also have contact with local industry.

UCSB Career Services has an official website for jobs, internships, and campus interviews called Handshake. In addition, Handshake serves as a gateway to subscription services that are free for UCSB students. Also, check out the College of Engineering's Internships and Careers web page that has information about careers, internships (research and industry) and networking opportunities.

Career Events occur throughout the year and are a great opportunity to see which companies are looking for interns. This is also an excellent chance to network for employment after graduation.

How can I learn about Research Opportunities?

The College of Engineering's Undergraduate Research Opportunities web page has information such as How & When to Get Started, Research Programs and more.

Also, consult directly with ECE faculty members who have similar interests as you and they can steer you in the right direction. Both faculty personal research interests and department research activities are available on the ECE Department's website Faculty pages

Can I participate in the University of California's Education Abroad Program (EAP)?

The UCSB Office of the Education Abroad Program is dedicated to making the experience of such study available to as many qualified UCSB students as possible. EAP allows students to continue to progress toward their degrees while living and studying in some of the best academic institutions around the world.

For more information about EAP, contact the College of Engineering liaison, Frances Fouch - francesf@engineering.ucsb.edu.

Can I participate in the UCSB Technology Management program?

UCSB Technology Management (TM) is a multidisciplinary field of science that examines the opportunities and challenges of technological innovation, industry disruption, and organizational change, and their influence on business performance and competitive advantage.

The TM program's students explore the world of work through research-based, theoretical, and experiential learning and one or more academic pathways: Ph.D. in Technology Management, Master of Technology Management, New Venture Program and Competition, and UC-recognized Undergraduate Certificate in Technology Management and Graduate Program in Management Practice (GPMP Certificate).

TM invites innovative students across UCSB to immerse themselves in hands-on entrepreneurial education and mentorship through the New Venture Program. The UCSB New Venture Program and Competition has helped launch several EE senior year projects into their next phase of development.

What is the advantage of the combined Bachelor of Science / Master of Science degree program?

EE students may obtain both a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Science degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering by taking applicable courses during their senior year. Students interested in the BS/MS Program may apply in the Spring quarter of their junior year after they have taken their junior level courses for the BS/MS program in ECE. Please see the ECE Student Office for more information.