University of California LosAngles

Diverse, progressive and centered in one of the most influential cities in the world, UCLA is a truly international university that offers a world of opportunity.

Consistently ranked among the world's top-tier universities and powered by extensive resources, a renowned reputation and—most importantly—the will to make a real difference in the world — the result is clearly in the numbers.

The top five most popular undergraduate majors are:
political science, psychology, biology, business economics and history.

Majors offered: 125; minors offered: 80+.

• UCLA offers graduate degrees in nearly 150 departments, including an extensive selection of business and medical programs.

• The Times of London ranks UCLA 10th in its Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings (2014) and 12th in its THE World University Rankings (2014-15).

•   UCLA also ranks 12th in the Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University, based on faculty publications and citations and the number of alumni and faculty who have won Nobel Prizes and Fields Medals.

 Our Mission

•  UCLA's primary purpose as a public research university is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. 

• To fulfill this mission, UCLA is committed to academic freedom in its fullest terms:

• We value open access to information, free and lively debate conducted with mutual respect for individuals, and freedom from intolerance. 

• In all of our pursuits, we strive at once for excellence and diversity, recognizing that openness and inclusion produce true quality. These values underlie our three institutional responsibilities.

•   Learning and teaching at UCLA are guided by the belief that undergraduate, graduate and professional school students and their teachers belong to a community of scholars.

• Discovery, creativity and innovation are hallmarks of UCLA. As one of the world's great research universities, we are committed to ensuring excellence across a wide range of disciplines, professions and arts while also encouraging investigation across disciplinary boundaries.

• Civic engagement is fundamental to our mission as a public university. Located on the Pacific Rim in one of the world's most diverse and vibrant cities, UCLA reaches beyond campus boundaries to establish partnerships locally and globally.