UCLMaster of 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.

CV or resume

Personal statement

UCLA graduate application personal statement unless the program instructs otherwise.

Recommendation letters x 3

At least two academic recommendations; professional references allowed if three or more years after the bachelor’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; Bachelor’s in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, or approved equivalent from an ABET-accredited institution (international applicants follow separate guidelines). Work experience is not mandatory.
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; Not required for 2026–2027; scores are not given greater weight. Fall 2027 policy may be reviewed.

Historical admission data is not published.