Glowbal
Back to university search

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

#44 QS World Ranking#27 THE RankingUnited StatesPublic
  • QS ranking#44
  • Acceptance rate9%
  • Typical GPA3.87 median GPA
  • Tuition / year$44,830

Overview

About University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Best film school in US (TFT); strong medical school; near Hollywood and entertainment industry; Anderson MBA solid

  • International environmentExtremely diverse; ~15% intl UG; vibrant campus life
  • Teaching styleLecture + discussion; research opportunities via URSP

Academics

Subjects and fit

Strongest subjects

  • Film/Theatre/TV (TFT)
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
  • Life Sciences
  • Business (Anderson)

Best for

  • Film aspirants
  • pre-med
  • engineers
  • entertainment industry students

Getting in

Admission requirements

  • GPA: 3.87 median GPA (admitted)
  • TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+
  • UC PIQ system (8 prompts, choose 4); no SAT/ACT required (CA system)
  • Difficulty: Competitive
  • Acceptance rate: 9% overall; higher OOS competition
  • Deadline: UG: Nov 30 | Anderson MBA: Jan/Apr | Law: Feb

On campus

Campus and location

Limited housing guarantee; very high demand; off-campus Westwood expensive

Money

Costs and scholarships

  • Tuition (USD)44,830 (OOS/intl); 15,000 (in-state)
  • Living cost (USD)24,000–30,000
  • ScholarshipsRegents Scholarship (merit); limited intl merit; Anderson fellowships

  • Graduate Assistantships at University of California, Los Angeles 2026 (Fully Funded)

    merit

    Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Thạc sĩ và Tiến sĩ, mọi quốc tịch; có thành tích học tập nổi bật.

    United States1 Dec 2025
    Official link

  • Dean’s Tuition Fellowship Awards at University of California, Los Angeles 2026

    meritneed

    Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Thạc sĩ, mọi quốc tịch.

    United States1 Dec 2025
    Official link
See all scholarships

After graduation

Careers and outcomes

  • Industry connectionsEntertainment (Hollywood, Netflix, Disney); Tech (Google, Snap); Consulting; Healthcare
  • InternshipsEntertainment industry internships unmatched nationally; Anderson career center strong
  • EmployabilityTop for entertainment/media; strong in medicine; rising in tech

The honest view

Why students choose University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

  • Regents Scholarship (merit); limited intl merit; Anderson fellowships
  • Employability: Top for entertainment/media; strong in medicine; rising in tech

Worth knowing

Quarter system is intense; housing shortage severe; large class sizes; LA traffic

GlowBal's insider note

UNRESOLVED_SOURCE_CLAIM: UCLA TFT (Film School) is ranked #1 in US by Hollywood Reporter. INSIGHT: UCLA health system is among the busiest and best training hospitals in the US.

Ask a human

Talk to someone who studied here

Book a 1-1 session with a current student or alumnus for honest advice about your application and life on campus.

Find an advisor