At UCLA, students and faculty work together to energize and rejuvenate the communities in which they live. The challenges and rewards of a UCLA education attract students with exceptional levels of academic preparation and intense interests in intellectual and personal growth. UCLA students make up one of the world's most ethnically diverse groups and the largest student body in the UC system, creating a truly innovative and vibrant campus.

Undergraduates may select from 128 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS offered by the College of Letters and Science, Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science, School of the Arts and Architecture, School of Nursing and the School of Theater, Film, and Television. The College of Letters and Science is organized into divisions of Social Sciences, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences and Humanities. Letters and Science students may augment their coursework by participating in the College Division of Honors and Undergraduate Programs

Language of Instruction: English

Course restrictions:
Information Management, Journalism and Law courses in all UC campuses are not available to exchange students. In general, limited engineering, business/management, legal studies, psychology and architecture courses are available.

Some majors (fields of study) are not open to Exchange students or have restrictions on enrollment.

Course catalogue:
http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/catalog/

Academic calendar:

• Fall Quarter: End September to Mid December
• Winter Quarter: Beginning January to End March
  
• Spring Quarter: End March to Mid June

*Note: Students may apply to start their exchange term in the Fall and Winter Quarter only. They may apply for 2 quarters of exchange in either the Winter Quarter (ie to start their exchange in the Winter Quarter and remain at UC for the Spring Quarter) subject to the approval of their faculties/schools.

Application deadlines:
Please obtain information on deadlines and application procedures from your faculty's Student Exchange Programme (SEP) Administrator/Coordinator.

For more information on undergraduate exchange, please refer to http://www.eap.ucop.edu/reciprocity/undergraduate/

*Note: UCLA Architecture Department has an early deadline at 15 Jan. Portfolio is part of the application process for Architecture students and instructions can be found on this link: http://eap.ucop.edu/reciprocal_exchanges/majors.shtm. 

On-Campus housing:
To experience university life fully, nothing equals living on campus where you can enjoy convenience and a sense of community. UCLA’s on-campus housing is situated at the heart of university life and is just a short walk away from classrooms, laboratories, libraries and sports facilities. With your housing and dining needs met, you are free to concentrate on being a full-time student.

As part of a diverse community of over 9,300 undergraduates, you have many opportunities for interaction that contribute to your academic success and personal growth. Studies show that students who live on campus perform better academically, have more contact with faculty, and are generally happier with their college experience than students who commute. You can choose from several on-campus housing options, all of which encourage discovery and emphasize community.

Off-campus housing:
Students who prefer more independent living can choose from a variety of University-owned and privately-owned off-campus living options. Conveniently located within walking distance of campus, University Apartments offers single undergraduates a variety of furnished units. Five miles south of campus, UCLA’s University Village is designed especially for married students with or without children, students with same-gender domestic partners, and single parents. The Community Housing Office (http://www.cho.ucla.edu/) offers resources to students interested in finding different types of privately-owned housing in neighborhoods close to campus.  

Other housing resources include:

• Los Angeles Apartments: http://losangeles.apartments.com/
• West Side Rentals: http://www.westsiderentals.com/
• Craigslist: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/
  

Useful Links:

• University website: http://www.ucla.edu
  
• UC Education Abroad Programs Reciprocal Exchanges: http://eap.ucop.edu/

Health insurance:
All students who attend US universities on exchange are required to purchase the health insurance recommended by their host university as part of the registration process. In addition, they can also purchase additional optional insurance from a private insurer for their term of study overseas. These short term optional insurance plans cover events such as personal accident, accidental medical expenses, emergency medical evacuation etc. At UCLA, students are automatically enrolled in the University’s Student Health Insurance Plan unless they complete a waiver form that provides proof of equivalent coverage, and it is approved. More information about the waiver can be found at http://www.studenthealth.ucla.edu/.

Estimated Cost of Living (9 months academic year):