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16  Engineering & IT13  Social Sciences
World Rankings11  Life Sciences & Biomedicine
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4113  Arts & Humanities14  Natural Sciences
18  Engineering & IT15  Social Sciences
World Rankings15  Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Source: QS World University Rankings™ Copyright © 2008 QS Intelligence Unit
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A Brief History of UCLA
University of California, Los Angeles

With only 11,000 inhabitants in 1880, the pueblo of Los Angeles convinced the state government to establish a State Normal School in Southern California. Enthusiastic citizens contributed between $2 and $500 to purchase a site, and on August 29, 1882, the Los Angeles Branch of the State Normal School welcomed its first students in a Victorian building that had been erected on the site of an orange grove.

By 1914 Los Angeles had grown to a city of 350,000, and the school moved to new quarters�a Hollywood ranch off a dirt road that later became Vermont Avenue. In 1919, the school became the Southern Branch of the University of California and offered two years of instruction in Letters and Science. Third- and fourth-year courses were soon added; the first class of 300 students was graduated in 1925, and by 1927 the Southern Branch had earned its new name: University of California at Los Angeles. (The name was changed again in 1958 to University of California, Los Angeles.)

Continued growth mandated the selection of a site that could support a larger campus, and in 1927, ground was broken in the chaparral-covered hills of Westwood. The four original buildings�Royce Hall, Powell Library, Haines Hall, and Kinsey Hall�formed a lonesome cluster in the middle of 400 empty acres. The campus hosted some 5,500 students its first term in 1929. The Regents established the master�s degree at UCLA in 1933 and, three years later, the doctorate. UCLA was fast becoming a full-fledged university offering advanced study in almost every field.

The most spectacular growth at UCLA occurred in the 25 years following World War II, when it tripled its prewar enrollment of 9,000 students and undertook what would become a $260 million building program that included residence halls, parking structures, laboratories, more classrooms, service buildings, athletic and recreational facilities, and a 715-bed teaching hospital that is now one of the largest and most highly respected in the world.

A Brief History of UCLA
University of California, Los Angeles

With only 11,000 inhabitants in 1880, the pueblo of Los Angeles convinced the state government to establish a State Normal School in Southern California. Enthusiastic citizens contributed between $2 and $500 to purchase a site, and on August 29, 1882, the Los Angeles Branch of the State Normal School welcomed its first students in a Victorian building that had been erected on the site of an orange grove.

By 1914 Los Angeles had grown to a city of 350,000, and the school moved to new quarters�a Hollywood ranch off a dirt road that later became Vermont Avenue. In 1919, the school became the Southern Branch of the University of California and offered two years of instruction in Letters and Science. Third- and fourth-year courses were soon added; the first class of 300 students was graduated in 1925, and by 1927 the Southern Branch had earned its new name: University of California at Los Angeles. (The name was changed again in 1958 to University of California, Los Angeles.)

Continued growth mandated the selection of a site that could support a larger campus, and in 1927, ground was broken in the chaparral-covered hills of Westwood. The four original buildings�Royce Hall, Powell Library, Haines Hall, and Kinsey Hall�formed a lonesome cluster in the middle of 400 empty acres. The campus hosted some 5,500 students its first term in 1929. The Regents established the master�s degree at UCLA in 1933 and, three years later, the doctorate. UCLA was fast becoming a full-fledged university offering advanced study in almost every field.

The most spectacular growth at UCLA occurred in the 25 years following World War II, when it tripled its prewar enrollment of 9,000 students and undertook what would become a $260 million building program that included residence halls, parking structures, laboratories, more classrooms, service buildings, athletic and recreational facilities, and a 715-bed teaching hospital that is now one of the largest and most highly respected in the world.

Faculty
Number of Faculty Staff FTE: 3,100
Total number of academic faculty staff who are responsible for planning, directing and undertaking teaching only, research only or both teaching and research. Please include: vice-chancellors, deputy vice-chancellors, principals, professors, heads of school, associate professors, principal lecturers, tutors or postdoctoral researchers. Please exclude research assistants*, PhD students who contribute to teaching, hospital residents and exchange scholars or visiting faculty staff who are members of another university. * The important distinction for us is that staff counted as 'research only' should be academically involved in that research and should be likely to publish research outputs. A research assistant, in our understanding, is any individual who is not doing own research and is therefore not likely to publish own research outputs. Said individual is (only) involved in research in terms of operation execution , such as lab technician or equipment operator.
Number of International Faculty Staff Headcount: 118
Number of academic faculty staff who are of foreign nationality. The term 'international' is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even if from another EU state. In Hong Kong, this includes professors from Mainland China. Inclusion and exclusion mirrors those for academic faculty staff. In case of dual citizenship, the 'deciding' criteria should be 'citizenship obtained through birth', basically first passport obtained.
Undergraduate Information
Number of Undergraduate Students FTE: 25,931
Number of students pursuing a Bachelor’s level or equivalent degree. This excludes certificates/diplomas and associate’s degrees.
Number of International Undergraduate Students Headcount: 1,164
Number of undergraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term 'international' is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. In case of dual citizenship, the 'deciding' criteria should be 'citizenship obtained through birth', basically first passport obtained. Please exclude all exchange students. As for language students, if the language students take up a particular language course that is outlined as 'undergraduate degree program' they should be included under 'international undergraduate students' . Language students who take part in a course not contributing to a degree qualification should be counted under 'Total International Students'.
Average International Undergraduate Fees $ USD 19,068
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for an undergraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Number of first year Undergraduate students Headcount: 4,735
Number of students pursuing a Bachelor's level or equivalent degree in their first year of study. This excludes certificates/diplomas and associate's degrees.
Graduate / Postgraduate Information
Number of Graduate / Postgraduate Students FTE: 11,423
Students pursuing a higher-level degree (Master and Doctorate), including both taught and research postgraduates (e.g. PhD students)
Number of International Graduate/Postgraduate Students Headcount: 1,758
Number of graduate / postgraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term 'international' is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. In case of dual citizenship, the 'deciding' criteria should be 'citizenship obtained through birth', basically first passport obtained. Please exclude all exchange students. As for language students, if they take up a particular language course that is outlined as 'postgraduate degree program', they should be included under 'international postgraduate students'. Language students who take part in a course not contributing to a degree qualification should be counted under 'Total International Students'.
Average International Graduate / Postgraduate Fees $ USD 14,694
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Average Domestic Graduate / Postgraduate Fees $ USD 14,694
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Number of first year Postgraduate students Headcount: 2,907
Number of students pursuing a Master's level or equivalent degree in their first year of study, including both taught and research postgraduates.
Students
Total Students Headcount: 39,088 FTE: 37,274
Total number of students. This includes ALL students, not only undergraduate and graduate/postgraduate students.
Total International Students Headcount: 2,796
Number of students who are foreign nationals. The term 'international' is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. In case of dual citizenship, the 'deciding' criteria should be 'citizenship obtained through birth', basically first passport obtained.
Average International Student Fees $ USD 16,881
Average tuition fees per year that an international student would be expected to pay for any course
Average Domestic Student Fees $ USD 16,476
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for any program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Number of Male Students Headcount: 11,579
Number of students who are male out of the total number of students studying at your university
Number of Female Students Headcount: 14,349
Number of students who are female out of the total number of students studying at your university
Graduate Output
Number of PhDs Awarded 657
Total number of PhDs awarded in the last 12 months
Applications
Total Number of Applications 50,755
Total number of applications your institution received in the last 12 months for all undergraduate and postgraduate courses
Careers Support
Number of Full-Time Careers Advisors Headcount: 4
Total number of staff employed by your institution on a full-time basis who are exclusively responsible for career support for your students (undergraduate and/or postgraduate)
Student Satisfaction
Overall Student Satisfaction Rate 83%
Percentage of all first year undergraduate students who are satisfied with the overall quality of their course
Teaching Student Satisfaction Rate 79%
Percentage of all first year undergraduate students who are satisfied with the overall teaching on their course
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Dr. Ursula Mandel Scholarship. 1 available @ USD 15,000

Several awards of up to $15,000 each, from which fees are paid, for graduate students in scientific fields related, allied or of value to the medical field. Applicants must have a doctorate as their degree objective. MD and DDS students are not eligible.

Specialisation
Science related to medicine

Deadline
1st January 2006

Eugene V. Cota-Robles Fellowship. 1 available @ USD 18,000

This four-year fellowship program, funded by the University of California Office of the President and the UCLA Graduate Division, supports a limited number of students who are entering PhD programs and are interested in a career in college or university teaching and research. The fellowship currently provides a stipend of $18,000 plus registration fees and nonresident tuition (for the first year only) if necessary. During the student's second, third or fourth year, the Graduate Division provides a second year of support in the form of a Graduate Research Mentorship Award upon activation of the award by the student and the department. The student's department is obligated to provide two or more years of equivalent support. Applicants must be nominated by their department/school. Students pursuing MD or DDS degrees are not eligible for this program.

Applicants must be either U.S. citizens or permanent residents and should demonstrate high potential and promise. Individuals from cultural, racial, linguistic, geographic and socioeconomic backgrounds that are currently underrepresented in graduate education are especially encouraged to participate in the program. The intent of this fellowship is to provide access to higher education for students who might otherwise find it difficult or impossible to successfully pursue graduate study.

Specialisation
Any

Application Process
Applicants must complete both the Fellowship Application for Entering Graduate Students and the Diversity Fellowships - Supplemental Application.

Deadline
1st January 2006

Gordon Hein Memorial Scholarship. 1 available @ USD 5,000

Several awards of up to $5,000 each for blind graduate students in any field of study. Awards are made on the basis of the student’s financial need during the fellowship year, academic record, and the availability of funds.

Specialisation
Any

Application Process
. Applicants must submit verification of their blindness (e.g., letter from a physician or from the Office for Students with Disabilities) and a completed FAFSA or UCLA Financial Statement with the application.

Deadline
1st January 2006

Graduate Opportunity Fellowship Program. 1 available @ USD 12,500

This one-year fellowship program provides recipients with a $12,500 stipend plus registration fees (and nonresident tuition if necessary). The program supports a limited number of entering students pursuing either terminal or professional master's degrees. Students pursuing doctoral degrees (e.g., PhD, MD, DDS, etc.) are not eligible for funding. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Individuals from cultural, racial, linguistic, geographic and socioeconomic backgrounds that are currently underrepresented in graduate education are especially encouraged to apply. The intent of this fellowship is to provide access to higher education for students who might otherwise find it difficult or impossible to successfully pursue graduate study.

Specialisation
Any

Application Process
Applicants must complete both the Fellowship Application for Entering Graduate Students and the Diversity Fellowships - Supplemental Application.

Deadline
1st January 2006

Kasper and Siroon Hovannisian Fellowship. 1 available @ USD 10,000

One award of up to $10,000, from which fees are paid, for a graduate student with a focus in Armenian Studies, with preference given to Armenian history.

Specialisation
Armenian Studies

Application Process
Applicants should provide a statement of their projected plan of study.

Deadline
1st January 2006

Malcolm R. Stacey Memorial Scholarship. 1 available @ USD 5,000

Several awards of up to $5,000 each are available for Jewish graduate students in any area of engineering. Amount of award is based on financial need during the fellowship year, as determined by the Financial Aid Office. This program is funded by the University of California Office of the President.

Specialisation
Engineering

Application Process
Applicants should submit a completed FAFSA or UCLA Financial Statement with the application.

Deadline
1st January 2006

Paulson Scholarship Fund. 1 available @ USD 6,000

One or more awards of up to $6,000 for graduate students who are from Sweden.

Specialisation
Any

Deadline
1st January 2006

UCLA Regents Scholarship . 100 available @ USD 2,000

Regents scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of demonstrated academic excellence, leadership and exceptional promise. Although the Financial Aid Office administers the Regents Scholarship Program on the UCLA campus, financial need is not used as a criterion in the selection process.
The UCLA Regents Scholarship program is unique to the UCLA campus; therefore, the award cannot be transferred to other UC campuses

Deadline
1st January 1970

Will Rogers Memorial Fellowship. 1 available @ USD 10,000

Several awards of up to $10,000 each, from which fees are paid, for graduate students with physical disabilities in any field of study.

Specialisation
Any

Application Process
Applicants must submit verification of their physical disability (e.g., letter from a physician or from the Office for Students with Disabilities) with the application.

Deadline
1st January 2006

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