The University of California, Los Angeles was founded in the year 1919 and is spread across a land of over 419 acres. It is ranked among the top 10 universities for Biological Engineering, Medical, Modern Languages, Chemistry, Literature, Communication and Media studies, Psychology, and Mathematics. It is the second-oldest university, after the University of California, Berkley. UCLA is counted among the best higher educational institutes in the country.
UCLA offers nearly 150 graduate and 125+ undergraduate programs. Over 3,800 courses are provided in 109 academic departments. Its student body includes about 12,828 graduate as well as 31,543 undergraduate students. A number of undergraduate colleges are developed within the campus like School of the Arts and Architecture, Herb Alpert School of Music, and School of Nursing. UCLA is popular among prospective undergraduate students, as per the US news data it received more than 1,35,000 applications for fall 2019. According to US news data, UCLA’s acceptance rate for fall 2019 was 14%. The student body is highly diverse with students coming from over 100 counties and all 50 states.
UCLA ranks among the top 10 universities in the world for Mathematics, Psychology, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Medicine, Arts and Humanities, Life sciences and medicine, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Geography, linguistics, and English language and literature.
University at a glance
| Total International Students | 12,000 |
| Size of Campus in acres | 419 |
| UG/PG Course Ratio | 1 : 1.2 |
| Faculty/Student Ratio | 1 : 18.0 |
| Endowments Value | USD 5 billion |
| No.of Campuses | 1 |
| Yearly Hostel & Meals Expense | INR 8.6 Lakh |
| International Students Website | http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/prospect/intl.htm |
| #Nobel prizes received | 14 |
| #Olympic Medals Won | 261 |
| #Pulitzer prizes received | 3 |
| Research Grant | $1 billion annually |
| 1st Yr students receiving financial aid | 52% |
Fees
| Courses | Duration | 1st Year Tuition Fees |
| MS(3 Courses) | 18 – 24 Months | USD 26,544 |
| MBA(2 Courses) | 22 – 24 Months | USD 65,124 – 83,996 |
| BE/Btech(6 Courses) | 4 Years | USD 42,993 |
| MIM(2 Courses) | 1.1 – 1.2 Years | USD 58,852 – 66,709 |
| Other Courses(1 Course) | 4 Years | USD 42,993 |
Entry Criteria
| Courses | Exams |
| MS(3 Courses) | GRE : Accepted IELTS : 7 & Above TOEFL : 87 & Above |
| MBA(2 Courses) | GMAT : Accepted GRE : Accepted IELTS : 7 & Above |
| BE/Btech(6 Courses) | SAT : Accepted IELTS : 6.5 & Above TOEFL : 80 & Above |
| MIM(2 Courses) | GRE : Accepted IELTS : 7 & Above TOEFL : 87 & Above |
| Other Courses(1 Course) | IELTS : 6.5 & Above TOEFL : 80 & Above SAT : Accepted |
On campus accommodation
Available
Description
- University provides on-campus accommodation to its students and offers them various residence halls, Residence plazas and Apartments
- UCLA’s on-campus housing is situated at the heart of university life and is just a short walk away from classrooms, laboratories, libraries, and sports facilities
- Students can choose from several on-campus housing options
Link for on-campus housing: http://www.ucla.edu/campus-life/housing-and-dining