<p>What academic programs is UCSB known for? I've applied and right now I have an interest in physics, philosophy, math, public policy, finance, and history. I'm also considering engineering, and I've applied undecided. What I'm wondering is what does UCSB stand out in. I've also been accepted to the University of Texas instate, but I think I'd enjoy living in Santa Barbara more.</p>
<p>it has a very good physics program.</p>
<p>Partyin + Girls</p>
<p>Yah UCSB is very strong in partying...</p>
<p>As for academics they are great all around. Physics, Business Econ, Communications, Engineering. They're all good.</p>
<p>UCSB has a surprisingly strong academic program despite its bad image as a party school.</p>
<p>physics''''''''''''''''''''</p>
<p>Biz Econ w/ accounting is really good. The big four accounting firms come and recruit students every year. I heard they come here before going to UCLA so that's saying something about UCSB's accounting program.</p>
<p>partying doesn't equal a bad image...nothing wrong with it, as long as ur **** gets done.</p>
<p>they certainly do not go there before UCLA</p>
<p>how is their IR dept. ?</p>
<p>and does anyone know how difficult it is for oos to get in ?
cheers</p>