Opportunities begin and thrive here.

A big part of what makes UCLA Samueli a fantastic place to become an engineer can be found right in our name: UCLA. One of the most well-known acronyms in higher education is well-known for a reason. Home to a thriving student scene complete with a full array of NCAA Division I sports (including a legendary basketball program), our vibrant campus is alive with opportunities – from nearly endless student clubs and organizations, to an incredibly diverse array of film screenings and art exhibitions, to world-class concerts and performing arts.

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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Computer Science Alumnus Leads STEM Career from Hackathons to Meta

Alexander Ramirez ’14 knew from a young age that he was born to work in STEM. Growing up in California with his mom being a radiologist and his dad a programmer, science and technology were always front

Engineering Entrepreneurship

Miles Lim began his entrepreneurial journey while zipping down the ski slopes. “For years, we had wanted to buy mini skis but found the brands to be unappealing and expensive,” said Lim, a third-year Ph.D. student studying mechanical engineering at UCLA.

Computer Science Professors Varghese and Zhang Inducted into Internet Hall of Fame

UCLA computer science professors George Varghese and Lixia Zhang have been inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame’s 2021 Class. In all, 21 individuals from 11 countries were named new hall of farmers this year.

UCLA Electrical Engineering Professor Mona Jarrahi First in Public University to Win IET A F Harvey Engineering Research Prize

Mona Jarrahi, a professor of electrical and computer engineering at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering, has been awarded the 2021 A F Harvey

Making the Most of Online Learning — an Audience with Internet Pioneers

When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit in March of 2020, it took some creative thinking for faculty across the globe to transition in-person lectures to virtual instruction. But UCLA computer science professor

‘Engineering in Action’ Program Highlights Water Equity Issues

As part of its commitment to increase equity and diversity in engineering and computer science, the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering hosted the latest installment of its “Engineering in Action” series,