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And that’s all without leaving campus. Once you do, you’ll find one of the world’s most diverse and energetic cities in Los Angeles. From our sprawling beaches and temperate climate, to an incredible diversity of restaurants and nightlife, to star-studded events you won’t find anywhere else, LA inspires you to dream big and succeed even bigger.
UCLA Samueli thrives in this incredible city, and we ensure that our students thrive as well. That’s why you’ll find student clubs, research opportunities, inspirational speaker events, and a diversity of minds and people, all supported through health and wellness services dedicated to both students and faculty.
So if you’re ready to discover your passion for engineering within this vibrant city and campus, we invite you to visit our admissions page.
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UCLA Alumna Shares Journey to Thrive in Western Culture While Retaining Pride in Asian Heritage
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Soulaïmane Bentaleb and Shelby Vexler — two graduate student researchers at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering Soulaïmane Bentaleb and Shelby Vexler — two graduate student researchers
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Professor Receives Campus Teaching Award
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UCLA Computer Science Professor Receives NSF Early Career Award for Language Model Research
Nanyun “Violet” Peng, an assistant professor of computer science at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering, has received a CAREER award from the National Science Foundation to support her research