Overview

Program Details

This includes preparation in basic science, math, computing and writing; a comprehensive set of engineering science and laboratory courses; and a series of engineering design courses starting in the freshman year and concluding with a three-quarter design course sequence in the senior year.

We offer a bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Our students gain hands-on expertise utilizing state-of-the-art tools for computational design, analysis and manufacturing that are increasingly used in industry, government and academic institutions.

Programme Structure

Courses

As their engineering knowledge base expands, many junior and senior students participate in research and design projects sponsored by department faculty researchers. The Senior Capstone Program provides seniors with a one-year long design project which emphasizes team-based engineering design work over a wide range of applications.

The Capstone Program encompasses competition-based projects, such as mini-baja and supermileage vehicles, biomedical technology, aerospace, microdevices, and many other opportunities for students to focus their mechanical engineering education. The program has developed extensive partnerships with industry to emphasize entrepreneurial product-oriented projects, as well as fostering industrial mentorship of student efforts.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

, United States

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering View 604 other Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.4

3.0 GPA For California residents

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Each applicant must apply to a specific major. Prospective undergraduate students may choose from one our five undergraduate majors: chemical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering. We encourage you to explore our academic majors and programs in-depth.

Take this time to fully understand the academic requirements for the BS degree in your major, and how they might compare to other institutions. Review our General Engineering Academic Requirements catalog (GEAR), and check with your selected department’s website for major-specific details.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

14436 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14436 USD per year during 48 months.
National

14436 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14436 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

14436 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14436 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Santa Barbara

1640 - 2480 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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