About UCLA
University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) — public non-profit university. It is located in California, United States. As a member of University of California System, Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU), Association of American Universities (AAU), Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU). Sport affiliations and memberships: National Collegiate Athletic Associa, UCLA is actively working on developing the academic environment.
QS International Ranking of best universities placed the institution among the top-40 in the world. UCLA is one of the most prestigious higher education institutions in the USA. Thousands of students dream of studying here. THE (Times Higher Education Ranking) places the university in 20 position among universities with the most research output.
UCLA offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs in different fields of study.
- Location
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California, United States
- Establishment year
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1919
- Students
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44,589
- International students
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7,149
- Female students
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55%
- Acceptance rate
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14%
Place in ratings
- Rating QS
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2023#44
- Rating in the USA
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2021#5
- Rating THE
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2022#20
UCLA tuition fees
The academic calendar at UCLA is divided into quarters, however, for convenience tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at UCLA are different for locals and foreigners. United States citizens pay 7,498 USD per year, while international students pay a minimum of 62,188 USD. With the help of financial support programs, students can partially or fully cover the cost of education. Check the university website for up-to-date information on prices and available scholarships.
- Academic calendar
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Quarters
- Scholarships
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No
- Financial Aidallowances and other types of social assistance
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Yes
- Bachelor
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Local7,498 USD/year
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Foreign62,188 USD/year
- Master
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Local9,997 USD/year
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Foreign62,188 USD/year
Additional costs
Also, consider other expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals, and personal expenses.
- Room and board
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on campus17,599 USD/year
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off campus15,241 USD/year
- Other expensestransport, personal expenses, university fees
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on campus4,625 USD/year
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off campus5,284 USD/year
Master's degree at UCLA
UCLA provides an opportunity to get a master's degree remotely.
UCLA campus
The campus of UCLA is urban. This means that students study closely to the sights and the entire recreational infrastructure of the city. This type of campus gives students more options for internships and part-time jobs. The educational institution has its own library. Here, students do their homework or just have a good time reading an interesting book. UCLA regularly accepts students for international exchange programs, providing both local and international students with the opportunity to come into contact with different cultures and gain unique experience.
- Campus Type
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Urban
- Library
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Yes
What to do after graduation
Students are allowed to stay in the country for a year after graduation. To do this, you need to extend your student visa or apply for a job seeker visa. UCLA graduates find jobs quickly, partly because the university has a good reputation among employers according to the QS World University Rankings. You can find other options for immigration in our article.