Welcome to UCLA, where exceptional education, research and service are our community missions and standards. As you embark on your graduate education, consider some of the added benefits to studying at an internationally ranked university and living in the second largest city in the nation.
UCLA is a city within in a city. Whether you decide to live on campus in Weyburn Terrace Paseo & Commons or in one of the many apartment options off campus, you will find convenience and comfort. Stay healthy by dropping in for a group exercise class at the John Wooden Center or taking advantage of the Arthur Ashe Student Heath & Wellness Center.
Staff and faculty support your academic endeavors. Numerous resources such as our graduate student resource center, graduate writing center, and career hub offer a range of programs and workshops to bolster your academic aspirations, professional skills and career planning.
Need more inspiration? UCLA hosts a Graduate Students Association, Volunteer Center, and over 800 student groups on campus. Several science-based organizations provide an avenue to meet new people, pursue outreach, and support your research and career development such as Advancing Women in Science and Engineering, Organization for Cultural Diversity in Science, and Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science Chapter at UCLA.