PROGRAMME PROFILE
At a glance
- Associated institution
- University of California, Santa Barbara
- Destination
- United States
- Format & duration
- Varies by activity · Varies by session
- Age / stage
- See eligibility
- Type
- Enrichment camp
- Information year
- 2027
Sources checked: 2026-11-11 · Facts and editorial guidance are labelled separately
Learning and approach
- Students develop a topic within their chosen track under an active researcher and take a four-unit university course.
Eligibility and international applicants
Applicants must be in grades 9–11 with a weighted academic GPA of at least 3.60. Full attendance is mandatory and concurrent commitments are not permitted. International applicants do not need English test scores.
Dates and costs
Schedule
The 2027 programme runs June 25–July 23. Applications open December 15, 2026.
Costs
In 2026 commuters paid $3,475 and residents $9,874, including the $75 application fee and $3,400 tuition. Residential meals and housing added $6,399. The $900 deposit counted toward tuition.
Official source ↗PROVIDER INFORMATION
Details from the provider
Eligibility
- Applicants must be in grades 9–11 with a weighted academic GPA of at least 3.60. Full attendance is mandatory and concurrent commitments are not permitted. International applicants do not need English test scores. Official source ↗
Application materials
- The published 2026 checklist required a full high-school transcript (unofficial accepted), a research-interest statement of up to 500 words and answers of up to 150 words each on scholarly inspiration, collaboration, identity and setbacks. Official source ↗
Session dates
- The 2027 programme runs June 25–July 23. Applications open December 15, 2026. Official source ↗
Fees and inclusions
- In 2026 commuters paid $3,475 and residents $9,874, including the $75 application fee and $3,400 tuition. Residential meals and housing added $6,399. The $900 deposit counted toward tuition. Official source ↗
Academic programme
- Students develop a topic within their chosen track under an active researcher and take a four-unit university course. Official source ↗
Explore the official pages
Fit and preparation
Choose a specific session. Look at daily activities, how feedback works and what you would like to complete by the end.
Official sources and verification
- Official source 1 ↗www.summer.ucsb.edu
Check the relevant official edition for fees, eligibility and sessions. Images primarily use official programme or university material, with other sources credited separately. They illustrate programme or campus context, not a specific current-year class.