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The 21st Century faces a range of challenges – cleaner and more efficient sources of energy; access to clean water; personalized and cost-effective healthcare; and computer and infrastructure security, just to name a few. To help solve these and other problems, UCLA Samueli delivers a world-class education for students who want to learn, create and make positive contributions to society.

For undergraduates, UCLA Samueli will prepare you for success in meeting the ever-changing demands of the engineering profession. The curriculum emphasizes breadth as well as depth. Classes are led by faculty members who are world leaders in their field. Numerous research opportunities are available for undergraduates. And the school has a thriving group of engineering student organizations, which offer undergraduates a chance to collaborate with their peers and make lifelong friends.

While a UCLA Samueli engineering degree often leads to an engineering career, it can also be a starting point for a wide range of career paths. UCLA Samueli alumni have successful careers in medicine, law, business, the arts, government, research, academics and other fields.

Plus, in addition to your engineering education, you can also enrich your experience in the intellectually vibrant and culturally energetic community of UCLA. The campus calendar is stacked with film festivals, lectures, art exhibitions, and more. Artists from around the world perform at Royce Hall, while UCLA Athletics offers a rich tradition with home venues that include the legendary Pauley Pavilion and the historic Rose Bowl in Pasadena, and more NCAA team championships than any other school in the country.

And finally, UCLA is located in one of the world’s great cities – Los Angeles.

For an excellent, well-rounded educational experience, UCLA Samueli has it all.

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