UCLMaster of Science in Mechanical 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

Typically 1–1.5 pages; name the MAE branch of interest, not only Mechanical Engineering.

CV or resume

Expected on the 2026–2027 Graduate Division departmental page.

Personal statement

Optional

Required only for Cota-Robles or Graduate Opportunity fellowships per the MAE admissions FAQ.

Recommendation letters x 3

Academic recommenders from junior and senior years preferred for the M.S.

Unofficial transcript(s)

From each post-secondary institution; official copies typically required after admission.

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: Relevant academic background; Preparation for graduate-level MAE courses. Duplicate M.S. in MAE or closely related fields is not considered.
IELTS: 7.0 overall
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall | 87 overall; University minimum for exams taken on or after 21 Jan 2026.; Department minimum 87 iBT (recommended Writing 25, Speaking 24, Reading 21, Listening 17). Old-scale university minimum for tests before 21 Jan 2026.
GRE: Required (no minimum published); General GRE required for the 2026–2027 admissions cycle. Institution 4837; Mechanical 1502.

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