UCLMaster of Science in Chemical EngineeringUniversity of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California, United States

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Statement of purpose

Required with the departmental supplement.

CV or resume

Personal statement

UCLA graduate application personal statement unless the program instructs otherwise.

Departmental supplement

Required on the 2026–2027 Graduate Division page.

Recommendation letters x 3

Industry supervisor letter requested if citing semiconductor work experience.

Unofficial transcript(s)

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; Or equivalent if a letter-grade system is not used. UCLA Graduate Division minimum for regular admission.
Prerequisites: Coursework prerequisites; Bachelor's providing at least two years of mathematics, physics, chemistry, and engineering. Semiconductor manufacturing specialization requires a B.S. in engineering or physical science.
IELTS: 7.0 overall
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall | 87 overall; University minimum for exams taken on or after 21 Jan 2026.; University minimum for exams taken before 21 Jan 2026. UCLA does not accept MyBest scores.
GRE: Optional

Historical admission data is not published.