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What does it cost to study? USA vs. Germany

During my studies in the USA, I noticed that there is a big difference between the study costs in the USA and in Germany.

Aerial view of Santa Barbara showing Spanish Colonial architecture with white buildings and terracotta tile roofs, palm trees, mountains, and ocean coastline under clear blue sky.

How German Is SB?

When you fly 15 hours as a student from Germany to Santa Barbara, California, you expect a place decorated with palm trees and beaches, a student life according to the stereotypical "Californian lifestyle" and excellent education at UCSB. What you don't expect are the many small German components and influences you encounter in everyday life.

The Current: Program Reboot

UCSB Extension gets a new name — Professional and Continuing Education — and a major upgrade in its offerings