Course

Accounting & Finance

Offered by UCLA Anderson School of Management

QS Accounting & Finance

QS Accounting & Finance Rank: Top 60 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #29

UCLA Anderson benefits from Los Angeles's diverse economy spanning entertainment, technology, and finance, and is consistently ranked among the top public university business schools in the USA.

Key advantages

Top public university business school
Los Angeles's diverse economy (entertainment, tech, finance)
Strong entrepreneurship focus
UCLA global brand
Diverse, international cohort
Good value vs private schools

Programme & duration: MBA: 2 yearsMaster of Financial Engineering: 1 year
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $65,000 – $78,000 per year for international students (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (September)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 87+IELTS: 7.0PTE: 65
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree, GMAT/GRE, typically some work experience for MBA.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes across entertainment/media finance, technology, and general corporate finance sectors specific to the LA market.

Student experience

Iconic UCLA campus with a sunny, diverse Los Angeles lifestyle. Strong international student community.

Research strengths

Research in entertainment finance, behavioural decision-making, and corporate finance.

Course

Business & Management

Offered by UCLA Anderson School of Management

QS Business & Management

QS Business & Management Rank: Top 50 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #29

UCLA Anderson benefits from Los Angeles's diverse economy spanning entertainment, technology, and finance, and is consistently ranked among the top public university business schools in the USA.

Key advantages

Top public university business school
Los Angeles's diverse economy (entertainment, tech, finance)
Strong entrepreneurship focus
UCLA global brand
Diverse, international cohort
Good value vs private schools

Programme & duration: MBA: 2 yearsMaster of Financial Engineering: 1 year
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $65,000 – $78,000 per year for international students (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (September)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 87+IELTS: 7.0PTE: 65
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree, GMAT/GRE, typically some work experience for MBA. Essays and interview required.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes across entertainment/media, technology, finance, and consulting sectors specific to the LA market.

Student experience

Iconic UCLA campus with a sunny, diverse Los Angeles lifestyle. Strong international student community.

Research strengths

Research in entrepreneurship, entertainment/media management, and behavioural decision-making.

Course

MBA

Offered by UCLA Anderson School of Management

QS Global MBA Ranking

QS Global MBA Rank: Top 40 in the World (2026)

UCLA Anderson benefits from Los Angeles's diverse economy spanning entertainment, technology, and finance, and is consistently ranked among the top public university MBA programmes in the USA.

Key advantages

Top public university MBA programme
Los Angeles's diverse economy (entertainment, tech, finance)
Strong entrepreneurship focus
UCLA global brand
Diverse, international cohort
Good value vs private schools

Programme & duration: MBA: 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $140,000 – $160,000 total programme fee for international students (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (September)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 87+IELTS: 7.0PTE: 65
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree, GMAT/GRE, typically some work experience. Essays and interview required.
Average Work Experience: Average 5 years of work experience; typical class age 28
GMAT / GRE Requirement: GMAT: average 700+ (or GRE accepted)

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes across entertainment/media, technology, finance, and consulting sectors specific to the LA market.

Student experience

Iconic UCLA campus with a sunny, diverse Los Angeles lifestyle. Strong international student community.

Research strengths

Research in entrepreneurship, entertainment/media management, and behavioural decision-making.

Course

Marketing

Offered by UCLA Anderson School of Management

QS Marketing

QS Marketing Rank: Top 50 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #29

UCLA Anderson benefits from Los Angeles's diverse economy spanning entertainment and consumer brands, consistently ranked among the top public university marketing programmes in the USA.

Key advantages

Top public university MBA programme
Los Angeles's diverse economy (entertainment, consumer brands)
Strong entertainment marketing focus
UCLA global brand
Diverse, international cohort
Good value vs private schools

Programme & duration: MBA: 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $65,000 – $78,000 per year for international students (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (September)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 87+IELTS: 7.0PTE: 65
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree, GMAT/GRE, typically some work experience for MBA. Essays and interview required.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes across entertainment/media marketing, consumer goods, and brand management sectors specific to the LA market.

Student experience

Iconic UCLA campus with a sunny, diverse Los Angeles lifestyle. Strong international student community.

Research strengths

Research in entertainment marketing, consumer decision-making, and brand strategy.

Course

Economics

Offered by Department of Economics

QS Economics

QS Economics Rank: Top 45 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #29

UCLA's Department of Economics benefits from Los Angeles's diverse economy and is consistently ranked among the top public university economics programmes in the USA.

Key advantages

Top public university economics programme
Los Angeles's diverse economy
Strong applied econometrics research
UCLA global brand
Diverse, international cohort
Good value vs private schools

Programme & duration: MA/PhD track: 1 – 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $40,000 – $50,000 per year for international students (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (September)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 87+IELTS: 7.0PTE: 65
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Economics or related field with strong academic record. GRE typically required.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes across entertainment/media economics, technology, finance, and consulting sectors specific to the LA market.

Student experience

Iconic UCLA campus with a sunny, diverse Los Angeles lifestyle. Strong international student community.

Research strengths

Research in applied econometrics, labour economics, and international trade.

Course

Architecture

Offered by Architecture and Urban Design

QS Architecture & Built Environment

QS Architecture & Built Environment Rank: Top 50 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #29

UCLA's Architecture and Urban Design programme benefits from Los Angeles's diverse and experimental architecture scene, consistently ranked among the top public university programmes in the USA.

Key advantages

Top public university architecture programme
Los Angeles's experimental architecture scene
Strong urban design and technology integration
UCLA global brand
Diverse, international cohort
Good value vs private schools

Programme & duration: MArch: 2 – 3.5 years (depending on prior qualifications)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $42,000 – $52,000 per year for international students (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (September)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 87+IELTS: 7.0PTE: 65
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field with strong academic record and portfolio. GRE optional at many programmes.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes across LA's diverse and experimental architecture, urban design, and entertainment-linked design sectors.

Student experience

Iconic UCLA campus with a sunny, diverse Los Angeles lifestyle. Strong international student community.

Research strengths

Research in urban design, computational design, and experimental architecture.

Course

Chemical Engineering

Offered by Samueli School of Engineering — Chemical and Biomolecular

QS Chemical Engineering

QS Chemical Engineering Rank: Top 40 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #29

UCLA's Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department benefits from Los Angeles's diverse and growing biotech sector, consistently ranked among the top public university programmes in the USA.

Key advantages

Top public university chemical engineering programme
Los Angeles's growing biotech sector
Strong energy and biomolecular research
UCLA global brand
Diverse, international cohort
Good value vs private schools

Programme & duration: MS: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $45,000 – $58,000 per year for international students (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (September)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 87+IELTS: 7.0PTE: 65
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field with strong academic record. GRE optional at many programmes.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes across LA's growing biotech, energy, and entertainment-tech sectors.

Student experience

Iconic UCLA campus with a sunny, diverse Los Angeles lifestyle. Strong international student community.

Research strengths

Research in biomolecular engineering, energy systems, and nanotechnology.

Course

Civil Engineering

Offered by Samueli School of Engineering — Civil and Environmental

QS Civil & Structural Engineering

QS Civil & Structural Engineering Rank: Top 30 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #29

UCLA's Civil and Environmental Engineering Department benefits from Los Angeles's massive infrastructure and construction sector, consistently ranked among the top public university programmes in the USA.

Key advantages

Top public university civil engineering programme
Los Angeles's massive infrastructure sector
Strong earthquake and water resources research
UCLA global brand
Diverse, international cohort
Good value vs private schools

Programme & duration: MS: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $45,000 – $58,000 per year for international students (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (September)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 87+IELTS: 7.0PTE: 65
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field with strong academic record. GRE optional at many programmes.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes across LA's growing infrastructure, water resources, and structural engineering sectors.

Student experience

Iconic UCLA campus with a sunny, diverse Los Angeles lifestyle. Strong international student community.

Research strengths

Research in earthquake engineering, water resources, and structural engineering.

Course

Electrical Engineering

Offered by Samueli School of Engineering — Electrical and Computer

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering Rank: Top 40 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #29

UCLA's Electrical and Computer Engineering Department benefits from Los Angeles's diverse and growing technology and aerospace sector, consistently ranked among the top public university programmes in the USA.

Key advantages

Top public university electrical engineering programme
Los Angeles's growing tech and aerospace sector
Strong wireless communications and photonics research
UCLA global brand
Diverse, international cohort
Good value vs private schools

Programme & duration: MS: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $45,000 – $58,000 per year for international students (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (September)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 87+IELTS: 7.0PTE: 65
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with strong academic record. GRE optional at many programmes.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes across LA's growing technology, aerospace, and entertainment-tech sectors.

Student experience

Iconic UCLA campus with a sunny, diverse Los Angeles lifestyle. Strong international student community.

Research strengths

Research in wireless communications, photonics, and integrated circuits.

Course

Mechanical Engineering

Offered by Samueli School of Engineering — Mechanical and Aerospace

QS Mechanical Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering Rank: Top 40 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #29

UCLA's Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department benefits from Los Angeles's diverse and growing aerospace sector, consistently ranked among the top public university programmes in the USA.

Key advantages

Top public university mechanical engineering programme
Los Angeles's growing aerospace sector
Strong systems and robotics research
UCLA global brand
Diverse, international cohort
Good value vs private schools

Programme & duration: MS: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $45,000 – $58,000 per year for international students (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (September)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 87+IELTS: 7.0PTE: 65
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with strong academic record. GRE optional at many programmes.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes across LA's growing aerospace, entertainment-tech, and manufacturing sectors.

Student experience

Iconic UCLA campus with a sunny, diverse Los Angeles lifestyle. Strong international student community.

Research strengths

Research in aerospace propulsion, robotics, and biomechanics.

Course

Biomedical Science

Offered by Department of Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology

QS Biological Sciences

QS Biological Sciences Rank: Top 30 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #29

UCLA's Department of Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology benefits from Los Angeles's growing biotech sector, consistently ranked among the top public university biological sciences programmes.

Key advantages

Top public university biomedical science programme
Strong stem cell and regenerative medicine research
UCLA global brand
Diverse, international cohort
Good value vs private schools
Access to LA's growing biotech sector

Programme & duration: MA/PhD track: 1 – 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $42,000 – $52,000 per year for international students (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (September)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 87+IELTS: 7.0PTE: 65
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Science or related field with strong academic record. GRE optional at many programmes.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes across clinical research, biomedical research, and applied biotech roles specific to the LA market.

Student experience

Iconic UCLA campus with a sunny, diverse Los Angeles lifestyle. Strong international student community.

Research strengths

Research in stem cell biology, regenerative medicine, and developmental biology.

Course

Nursing

Offered by UCLA

QS Nursing

QS Nursing Rank: #47QS World Rank: #29

QS Nursing Rank #47 globally. UCLA's School of Nursing is a nationally ranked programme in one of the world's most dynamic cities. Los Angeles offers access to a vast healthcare market with UCLA Health, Cedars-Sinai, and Keck Medicine among the top employers.

Key advantages

#47 Globally for Nursing
LA's world-class healthcare market
UCLA Health System affiliation
Strong research environment
Diverse population for diverse clinical experience
Top public university brand

Programme & duration: MSN: 2 yearsDNP: 3 years
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $42,000 – $58,000 per year (international; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (September)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 87+IELTS: 7.0PTE: 65
Entry requirements: BSN. GPA 3.0+. Active California RN licence or eligible. SOP, 3 LORs, CV, transcripts.

Employability & placement

Excellent employment in Los Angeles and California. Strong nurse practitioner job market. International graduates also pursue global health careers.

Student experience

LA offers a unique lifestyle — diverse, culturally rich, and sunny. UCLA campus is iconic. Strong international student community.

Research strengths

Research in cardiovascular nursing, oncology, HIV, and health equity. UCLA CTSI (Clinical and Translational Science Institute) partnerships.

Course

Psychology

Offered by Department of Psychology

QS Psychology

QS Psychology Rank: Top 20 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #29

UCLA's Department of Psychology benefits from Los Angeles's diverse economy and is consistently ranked among the top public university psychology programmes in the USA, with particular strength in clinical and social psychology.

Key advantages

Top public university psychology programme
Strong clinical and social psychology research
UCLA global brand
Diverse, international cohort
Good value vs private schools
Access to LA's diverse applied psychology sectors

Programme & duration: MA/PhD track: 1 – 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $42,000 – $52,000 per year for international students (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (September)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 87+IELTS: 7.0PTE: 65
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field with strong academic record. GRE optional at many programmes.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes across clinical psychology training, academic research, and applied psychology roles specific to the LA market.

Student experience

Iconic UCLA campus with a sunny, diverse Los Angeles lifestyle. Strong international student community.

Research strengths

Research in clinical psychology, social cognition, and developmental science. Strong applied research partnerships across LA.

Course

Law (LLM)

Offered by UCLA School of Law

QS Law

QS Law Rank: Top 60 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #29

UCLA School of Law benefits from Los Angeles's diverse economy spanning entertainment, technology, and finance, and is consistently ranked among the top public university law schools in the USA.

Key advantages

Top public university law school
Los Angeles's diverse economy (entertainment, tech, finance)
Strong entertainment law focus
UCLA global brand
Diverse, international cohort
Good value vs private schools

Programme & duration: LLM: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $60,000 – $70,000 per year for international students (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (September)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 87+IELTS: 7.0PTE: 65
Entry requirements: Law degree from another jurisdiction for LLM applicants. Strong academic record required.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes across entertainment law, technology law, and general corporate legal practice specific to the LA market.

Student experience

Iconic UCLA campus with a sunny, diverse Los Angeles lifestyle. Strong international student community.

Research strengths

Research in entertainment law, technology law, and critical race studies.

Course

International Relations

Offered by UCLA Department of Political Science

QS Politics & IR

QS Politics & IR Rank: Top 40 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #29

UCLA's Department of Political Science benefits from Los Angeles's diverse and global economy, consistently ranked among the top public university politics and IR programmes in the USA.

Key advantages

Top public university politics programme
Los Angeles's diverse, globally-connected economy
Strong international relations and comparative politics research
UCLA global brand
Diverse, international cohort
Good value vs private schools

Programme & duration: MA/PhD track: 1 – 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $40,000 – $50,000 per year for international students (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (September)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 87+IELTS: 7.0PTE: 65
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in any discipline with strong academic record. GRE typically required.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes into international organisations, entertainment-linked global affairs, and policy analysis roles specific to the LA market.

Student experience

Iconic UCLA campus with a sunny, diverse Los Angeles lifestyle. Strong international student community.

Research strengths

Research in comparative politics, international relations theory, and global governance.

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