Interested in pursuing graduate research in your chosen discipline? Search for your department below or take a look at specific department requirements and deadlines.

ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT 

Hear from Graduate Program Advisor Mark Patterson as he shares tips on applying to the Economics PhD program, what to expect from the process, and how to prepare for success in graduate school. Drop in anytime to ask questions and learn more.

BREN SCHOOL 

Hear about Bren's different graduate programs and the application process from a member of our Admissions Team. Click the dropdown menu to learn more and attend workshops.

 

TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM (TEP)

Learn about UCSB's Teacher Education Program and what makes the UCSB credential program with the Master's Degree in Education (M.Ed.) unique, the structure of our program, and what your year with us might look like. Click the dropdown menu to learn more and attend workshops.

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT 

UCSB’s Master of Technology Management (MTM) graduate program will give you the essential technology skills, business acumen, and entrepreneurial mindset to accelerate your career and expand your leadership opportunities within technology-driven firms. The PhD in Technology Management seeks applicants who are interested in academic research and teaching. Click the dropdown menu to learn more and attend workshops.

 

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September 9, 2025

9:00 AM PST
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November 7, 2025

10:00-2:00 PM PST

 

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November 10, 2025

8:00 AM PST
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November 13, 2025

12:00 PM PST
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION

Join to learn more about the MA/PhD program in Communication at UC Santa Barbara! This virtual open house will dive into the approach towards training Communication scholars and educators and share exciting recent student/faculty research. Click the dropdown menu to learn more and attend workshops.

 

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December 1, 2025

1:00 - 2:00 PM PST
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PSYCHOLOGY AND BRAIN SCIENCES

Psychological and Brain Sciences would like to invite you to visit our 2025 Virtual Open House.  Come and hear about our graduate program and have a chance to discuss on-going and future research projects with faculty and students from our Neuroscience and Behavior (NAB), Cognition, Perception and Cognitive Neuroscience (CPCN), Social Psychology (SOC) and Developmental and Evolutionary Psychology (DEVO) training areas. Click the dropdown menu to learn more and attend workshops.

 

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October 14, 2025

1:00 - 4:00 PM PST
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DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY

This is an event for prospective applicants to UCSB Philosophy. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about the Department, UCSB, and their applications. Click the dropdown menu to learn more and attend workshops.

 

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November 10, 2025

11:30 - 12:30 PM PST
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GLOBAL STUDIES

Join Global Studies for a virtual introduction to UC Santa Barbara Global Studies Graduate Programs (MA & Ph.D). Zoom link will be provided when you complete registration. Please reach out to the Graduate Program Advisor, Hailey Fletcher (hfletcher@ucsb.edu) if you have any questions or concerns. Click the dropdown menu to learn more and attend workshops.

GEVIRTZ GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

The Department of Education in the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education at UCSB will be holding a Virtual Open House and Q&A Session for Prospective Applicants to our graduate programs (MA & PhD). Click the dropdown menu to attend the virtual workshop.

DEPARTMENT OF SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE

Join the Department of ​Spanish and Portuguese as they host a Virtual Open House featuring current graduate students and alumni, who will share their experiences and insights about academic life at UCSB and beyond. Students who attend the Open House will be eligible to have their application fees covered by the Department of Spanish and Portuguese. Click the dropdown menu to attend the virtual workshop.

 

DATE

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November 7, 2025

10:00 AM PST
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DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

A pre-application review service supporting aspiring computer science PhD students (with a focus on first-generation applicants) during the UCSB PhD application process. Click the dropdown to learn more

 

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October 16, 2025 | Application form opens

November 14, 2025 | Application deadline

December 1, 2025 | Latest date for feedback return


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More Opportunities to Connect

Many UCSB departments and programs host their own virtual info sessions, Q&As, and outreach events for prospective graduate students. These sessions are a great way to learn more about specific programs and their application requirements. Upcoming department events will be listed here as they are scheduled.

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Contact us

  • Questions about the webinar and other outreach events? Please contact Grad Outreach.
  • Questions about UCSB graduate admissions? Please contact Grad Admissions.