UCLMaster of Science in Manufacturing 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 a personal statement and CV on the 2026–2027 Graduate Division page.

CV or resume

Expected on the 2026–2027 Graduate Division page.

Personal statement

Expected on the 2026–2027 Graduate Division Manufacturing Engineering page.

Recommendation letters x 3

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 manufacturing coursework.
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; Per the 2026–2027 Manufacturing Engineering Graduate Division page. Confirm against current MAE GRE instructions.

Historical admission data is not published.