University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Los Angeles, California · Founded 1919
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About
A large public research university in Westwood, Los Angeles, and part of the University of California system. UCLA pairs broad academic strength across the sciences, arts and professions with major-city opportunities.
History
Its roots go back to an 1881 teacher-training school; the campus joined the University of California in 1919 and moved to Westwood in 1929.
What stands out
- Broad academic range from engineering to film and medicine
- One of the most applied-to universities in the United States
- Strong Division I athletics tradition
- Close to the industries of greater Los Angeles
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Campus life
A walkable campus in a residential Los Angeles neighborhood, with guaranteed housing options for new students, hundreds of clubs, and beaches and mountains within reach.