It is a public research university located in Los Angeles, California US. The University was established in 1919. It is the second earliest undergraduate campus (First is University of California) often campus system. Chancellor of the University is Gene D.Block.
Organization of University:
It is organized in seven Professional Schools, five undergraduate colleges and four Health Science Schools.
An undergraduate college includes:
- School of Engineering and Applied Science
- School of Theater, Film and Television
- School of Art and Architecture
- School of Letters and Science
- School of Nursing
University Ranking:
In 2015-16 it is at 16th place in term of academics according to the Times Higher Education, World University Ranking and on number thirteen in the world for reputation. It is placed at 12th number according to Academic Rankings of World Universities in 2015-16. It is ranked as 27th in 2015-16 according to QS World University Ranking.
Population of Students:
The numbers of Students studying in the University are nearly 30,000 in undergraduate programs and 12000 in graduate programs. Applicants of this University are the most in any American University they are approximately 119000.
Notable Alumni of the University:
Its Alumni includes Nobel Prize winners, Politicians, and Professors.
Nobel Prize Winners:
Bertrand Russell
&
Al-Gore both are Nobel Prize winners.
Professors and Scholars:
- Jared Diamond (Geography professor)
- Saul Fried Lander a noted Scholar.
Notable Politicians:
- Henry Waxman
- Judy Chu
- Kirsten Gillibrand
- Tom Bradley
Big names in field of Management:
- Laurence Fink (Chairman and CEO world largest money Management Firm Black-Rock)
- Bill Gross (Co-founded Pacific Management Investment )
Contact:
Address: 1147 Murphy Hall, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Phone: +1 (310) 825-4321
Website: www.ucla.edu
Email: ucladir@it.ucla.edu
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