UCLPhysicsUniversity of California, Los Angeles

Program Info

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake.

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0 admitted0 waitlisted1 rejected

0 admitted samples

No admitted GPA score sample is available for this program.

Official sources are the final authority

Statement of purpose

Required by the department and Graduate Division major requirements page.

CV or resume

Personal statement

Listed among required application materials on the Physics & Astronomy graduate admissions page.

Recommendation letters x 3

Three letters. For international applicants seeking financial support, one letter should comment on verbal English ability.

Unofficial transcript(s)

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Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; UCLA Graduate Division minimum; applicants expected to have an excellent undergraduate record beyond the university minimum.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Bachelor's from an accredited college or university with academic preparation to participate successfully in graduate-level Physics courses.
IELTS: 7.0 overall; Department acceptable minimum for international applicants.
TOEFL: 88 overall; Department acceptable iBT minimum for international applicants. Tests within last 2 years.
GRE: Optional; Graduate Division 2027–28 listing: Physics Subject GRE strongly recommended; General GRE accepted but not required. Department page also states scores may be submitted voluntarily and are reviewed holistically without greater weight than applications without scores.