📖Introduction

Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) stands as a reputable community college. SBCC has been dedicated to providing accessible and quality education to students seeking to achieve their academic and career aspirations. Offering a diverse range of associate degree and certificate programs, SBCC serves as a stepping stone for students entering higher education or pursuing vocational training.

SBCC's scenic campus and welcoming atmosphere create an enriching learning environment that fosters personal and academic growth. With a commitment to student success, the college offers a variety of support services, including tutoring, counseling, and transfer guidance, to ensure that students have the resources they need to excel. Known for its vibrant arts and cultural programs, as well as its strong connections to the local community, SBCC offers a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for further studies, career advancement, and engagement in a rapidly changing world.

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📚About the Program

Non-degree in Associate in Arts for Transfer Geography at Santa Barbara City College

The Geography Program at Santa Barbara City College provides a liberal education and prepares one for positions in business, government, environmental consulting, resource management, service in foreign areas and teaching. Many geography courses satisfy General Education requirements and appeal to the major and non-major alike. Coursework in geography, which includes Geographic Information Systems (GIS), prepares students for a wide range of jobs that employ computers to gather, manipulate, analyze and report spatial data. There is rapid growth in the use of GIS in natural resource management, urban planning, marketing, real estate, criminology, emergency services, public health, scientific research and many other areas. Show less
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🏫About Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara City College (SBCC), stands as a cornerstone of education in the coastal city of Santa Barbara, California. With a steadfast commitment to providing accessible and quality education, SBCC offers a diverse array of associate degree and certificate programs that cater to students at various stages of their academic journey. Nestled in a picturesque setting, SBCC's campus provides an inspiring backdrop for learning and growth. The college's comprehensive support services, including academic advising, counseling, and tutoring, contribute to an environment where students can thrive both academically and personally. With a focus on fostering transfer opportunities to four-year institutions and preparing students for the workforce, SBCC equips graduates with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their chosen paths. Through its dedication to excellence, inclusivity, and community engagement, Santa Barbara City College continues to empower individuals to achieve their educational goals and contribute positively to society.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

570 RMB

Tuition fee:

10,056 USD per year

20,112 USD in total

Insurance is 1,720 USD.

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is quite competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average B, 60%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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