COSMOS UC Santa Cruz
Cl.1 Number Theory and Discrete Math; Cl.2 Nanochemistry and Nanotechnology; Cl.3 Making an Animal: Development & Bioinformatics; Cl.4 Quantum Information Science & Engineering; Cl.5 Video Games: Design of Fun to Code; Cl.6 Smart and Sustainable Power; Cl.7 Photonics Revolution (Healthcare/Energy/IT); Cl.8 Practical Applications of Chemical Principles; Cl.9 Molecular Biology Investigations; Cl.10 Semiconductor Materials & Device Engineering; Cl.11 Machine Learning in Robotics; Cl.12 Quantum Materials via Neutron Scattering/X-ray; Cl.13 Crystalline Quantum Materials (QCM)
- Grades
- Completing grades 8-12, CA high school students only
- Format
- Residential
- Location
- UC Santa Cruz, CA
- Dates
- Jul 5 - Aug 1
- Length
- 4 weeks
- Cost
- $5,518 + $46 application fee (need-based aid available)
The hidden details
California residents only
COSMOS accepts students completing grades 8–12 who are enrolled in a California high school. Out-of-state students are not eligible.
Source: COSMOS statewide eligibility requirements (UC COSMOS) (2026-01-01)
$200 deposit non-refundable
A $200 deposit is required to hold a spot and is non-refundable — including for students who receive full financial aid.
Source: COSMOS program fee and deposit policy (2026-01-01)
Residency restriction: CA residents