All international applicants who submit an application for graduate study are encouraged to contact the Office of International Students and Scholars for current information regarding international student expenses, visas, and other non-admissions questions you may have. Once admitted to UCSB, the OISS office will contact you for additional assistance. Applicants holding only professional diplomas, higher certificates in accounting, business, physical education, or health education from universities or technical and vocational schools may not apply. You should also indicate sources and amounts of financial support for the duration of your entire program. American embassies and consulates will require the same type of funding evidence for visa issuance.
Limited funds are available for work-study opportunities for international students.
Applicants wishing to obtain J1 status cannot be solely supported by personal or family funds. If you have further questions concerning your visa status, contact the American embassy or consulate in your area. Spouse on F-2 visa not allowed to work. One year at a time, or for the length of the funding period up to the end of the study period. Check with the nearest American embassy or consulate to see if this requirement will apply to you if you enter on a J1 visa.