Which is the better university for B.E. / B.Tech in USA, University of California, Santa Barbara or California College of the Arts?

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Mayank Vashisht | Contributor-Level 10

a year ago

When we look at the rankings of both University of California, Santa Barbara and California College of Arts, we can decifer which one is the better uiversity for students who are seeking admission to BTech courses. As per the QS rankings, California College of the Arts. On the other hand, the University of California, Santa Barbara is renowned for its offerings in the fields of arts, science, and engineering. According to THE (Times Higher Education), in 2023, it stands at the 64th position in the global university rankings. Over the past few years, the University of California, Santa Barbara has consistently maintained a place among t

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Group Captain Vinayak Deodhar La vie est faite pour vivre pas pour stresser | Scholar-Level 18

a year ago

Hello Preeti, there are plenty of colleges across the length and breadth of United States of America. Getting admission is not at all difficult in today's times. However there are many dubious institutions also who are there to make a fastbuck leaving students in quandry.

I would there for like to advise you to approach Shiksha for your needs. I am attaching below a link that will help you in this pursuit of yours.

https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/be-btech-in-abroad-dc11510

Best wishes to you

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