Attend a Webinar
Register for an upcoming admissions webinar!
- Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time:
- MESM vs MEDS Programs: Which master's program is right for you? Hear about the format, focus, requirements, and outcomes for each program from a member of our admissions team. Register now!
- Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time:
- Overview of Bren's Graduate Programs: Hear about our graduate programs and application process from a member of our admissions team. Register now!
- Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time:
- Putting Forth Your Best Application: Understand our holistic admissions approach to become a more competitive candidate when applying to Bren. Register now!
- Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time:
- Overview of Bren's Graduate Programs: Hear about our graduate programs and application process from a member of our admissions team. Register now!
- Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time:
- Financing Your Education: Discuss tuition and fees, fellowships, student employment, and more with a member of our admissions team. Register now!
- Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time:
- Applications Q & A: Got last-minute questions before submitting your application? Join a member of our admissions team to get all your questions answered. Register now!

Open House
Save the date! Join us for the Bren School Open House, held on Friday, November 3rd from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Bren Hall. You’ll meet our Bren faculty, Career team, Admissions staff, and current students as they host a series of information sessions. This is a great time to get all of your questions answered about admissions, academics, student life, financial support, housing, and more. Get a sneak peek at what it’s like to be a Bren student and a part of the Bren community at UCSB located in the beautiful Santa Barbara area. Register here and check back for more details!
Visiting Bren
Welcoming you to Bren Hall at UCSB is one of our favorite ways to share everything Bren has to offer! Please take advantage of the upcoming webinars, Open House, or contact our admissions team for a virtual visit or online advising. An interactive map with photos of the UC Santa Barbara campus can be found on the university's Office of Admissions page. To view a video tour of Bren Hall, home of the Bren School of Environmental Science and Management at UC Santa Barbara, click on the link below.
Grad Fairs and Diversity Forums
The Bren School will be attending the 2023 California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education on October 14, 2023. The UCSB Graduate Division will also be representing our programs at several events. See their schedule on their Recruitment Fairs & Events Schedule page for more details.

Learn more about admission to our graduate programs.
Master of Environmental Data Science admissions
Master of Environmental Science and Management admissions
PhD in Environmental Science and Management admissions