The College
Spanning traditional and emerging disciplines in the liberal arts and sciences, the UCLA College is also the campus driver of excellence and innovation in the undergraduate experience — it’s home to more than three-quarters of UCLA’s undergraduates. Comprised of five divisions — humanities, life sciences, physical sciences, social sciences and undergraduate education — the UCLA College empowers its undergraduate and graduate students as well as its world-renowned faculty to further every field.
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UCLA College
The UCLA College of Letters and Science is the academic heart of the university.
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Humanities
From “word to world,” humanities cultivate creative, critical thought at the core of a college education.
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Life Sciences
Benefiting society, life sciences inspire groundbreaking discoveries, improve health and preserve the planet.
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Physical Sciences
From subatomic particles to supermassive black holes — and beyond — physical sciences power research and real-world advances.
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Social Sciences
The centerpiece of a great public university, social sciences inspire the building of a better world.
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Undergraduate Education
Enhancing the UCLA academic experience empowers students and transforms futures.
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Institute of the Environment and Sustainability (IoES)
Envisioning a beautiful, prosperous future for all, IoES moves science to action on the front lines of environmental progress.
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Academic Advancement Program
Promoting access, equity, opportunity and excellence, the UCLA Academic Advancement Program opens doors for students of all backgrounds.
Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
UCLA AOS empowers students to make a tangible difference in the science and/or policy of the atmosphere, oceans and climate.
Bedari Kindness Institute
Through kindness research, education and practice, the UCLA Bedari Kindness Institute is dedicated to building a more humane society.
California Policy Lab
Via hands-on government agency partnerships, the California Policy Lab generates research insights to improve programs and policies.
Center for Tropical Research
The UCLA Center for Tropical Research addresses global environmental challenges in conservation, biodiversity and climate change.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Committed to advancing knowledge through research and teaching, UCLA Chemistry and Biochemistry conducts world-changing work.
Climate and Wildfire Research Initiative (CWRI)
By studying the impacts of wildfires and the dynamics that drive them, UCLA CWRI seeks to provide actionable knowledge to decision-makers to create a more resilient future and prevent future megafires.
Congo Basin Institute
A model of international partnership, the UCLA Congo Basin Institute seeks conservation solutions that meet the developing world’s needs.
Earth, Planetary and Space Sciences
Through applied physics, chemistry and/or biology, UCLA EPSS studies real-world problems on Earth and other planets.
English
The UCLA English Department is committed to traditional areas of literary study as well as groundbreaking research and teaching.
Institute for Quantitative and Computational Biosciences
UCLA QCBio seeks to realize the unprecedented opportunities of big data biosciences while leading and safeguarding this transformation.
Life Sciences Graduate Research
Advancing research and knowledge for the benefit of all, UCLA Life Sciences graduate students power discovery and innovation.
Life Sciences Student Support
UCLA Life Sciences students are committed to improving the wellbeing of individuals, society and the environments we live in.
Linguistics
A world-leading center for the scientific study of language, the UCLA Linguistics Department features top experts across the field.
Mathematics
Working to shape the world of tomorrow, UCLA Mathematics explores the frontiers of pure and applied mathematical research.
Neuroscience
Studying the brain and nervous system at every level, UCLA Neuroscience unlocks crucial insights that drive world-changing advances.
Philosophy
Long ranked among the top doctoral programs, the UCLA Department of Philosophy has strengths across the discipline, from antiquity on.
Physics and Astronomy
From classically established science to emerging areas, UCLA Physics and Astronomy studies the universe and everything in it.
Statistics and Data Science
Multidisciplinary and multifaceted, UCLA Statistics and Data Science prepares students to become innovators in every field.
Study Abroad
UCLA offers a complete range of services for Bruin students who wish to have the transformative academic experience of studying abroad.
UCLA Labor Center
The UCLA Labor Center unites students, faculty, policymakers and more to address the most critical issues facing working people today.
Undergraduate Research Centers
UCLA’s two Undergraduate Research Centers empower and celebrate undergraduate researchers and their growth.
Writing Center
The Undergraduate Writing Center’s mission is to enrich the education of all undergraduates through 1:1 writing consultations.