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University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

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University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles United States

Ranking

# 42QS World University Rankings

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About University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Based in warm and sunny Los Angeles, the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) was ranked the 31st best university in the world according to the QS World University Rankings® 2016-2017.

UCLA graduates are in the enviable position of being among the world’s most employable students fresh out of uni, as suggested by UCLA’s impressive performance in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings ® 2017.

UCLA ranks among the top 10 universities in the world for:

  • English language and literature

  • Geography, linguistics

  • Modern languages

  • Electrical and electronic engineering

  • Biological sciences

  • Medicine

  • Psychology

  • Chemistry

  • Mathematics

  • Communication and media studies

  • Education and training

  • Anthropology

  • Archaeology

  • Arts and humanities

  • Life sciences and medicine

About University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Based in warm and sunny Los Angeles, the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) was ranked the 31st best university in the world according to the QS World University Rankings® 2016-2017.

UCLA graduates are in the enviable position of being among the world’s most employable students fresh out of uni, as suggested by UCLA’s impressive performance in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings ® 2017.

UCLA ranks among the top 10 universities in the world for:

  • English language and literature

  • Geography, linguistics

  • Modern languages

  • Electrical and electronic engineering

  • Biological sciences

  • Medicine

  • Psychology

  • Chemistry

  • Mathematics

  • Communication and media studies

  • Education and training

  • Anthropology

  • Archaeology

  • Arts and humanities

  • Life sciences and medicine

Available programs

University information

Bachelor

1370+
3+
7+
100+

Master

680+
3+
7+
87+
46,040
70%
30%
6,530
44%
56%
4,556
81%
19%

Tuition fee and scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

In this guide you will find:
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Where to look for scholarship opportunities

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How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

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A list of available scholarships around the world

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A scholarship application checklist

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Rankings & ratings

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is one of the top public universities in Los Angeles, United States. It is ranked #42 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #31
  • 2014
    #40
  • 2015
    #=37
  • 2016
    #27
  • 2017
    #31
  • 2018
    #33
  • 2019
    #32
  • 2020
    #35
  • 2021
    #36
  • 2022
    #40
  • 2023
    #44
  • 2024
    #29
  • 2025
    #42

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