International Students

UCLA welcomes students from all over the world to join its educational community. Situated in one of the world's most vibrant international cities, the university's location coupled with its excellent faculty and extensive academic resources make UCLA one of the most desired educational destinations for visiting students. The UCLA International Education Office offers a wide variety of programs to help meet each student's academic and professional goals.

Summer Study at UCLA
Academic Year Non-Degree Study and Research at UCLA
Reciprocity Exchange at UCLA
Graduate and Ph.D. Exchange at UCLA
Undergraduate and Graduate Exchange through the UC Education Abroad Program (EAP)
Continuing Education
Admission to UCLA

Summer Study at UCLA

UCLA Summer Sessions offers more than 700 undergraduate- and graduate-level courses each year. Students can view the wide variety of courses offered in the summer and the academic year on the UCLA Schedule of Classes. In addition to individual course offerings, summer visitors can enroll in one of the special programs and institutes offered in fields such as Entertainment and Media Management, Entrepreneurship, World Music, Architecture, and others.

Academic Year Non-Degree Study and Research at UCLA

Reciprocity Exchange at UCLA

UCLA has formal exchange agreements with partner institutions. Visit the Exchange Programs section of the Web site for more details.

Graduate and Ph.D. Exchange at UCLA

If you are a graduate or Ph.D. student from another institution, you may seek placement for short-term non-degree study or independent research within an academic department at UCLA. Visiting UCLA as an international student is subject to the approval of the academic department. The duration of the visit will need to conform to the UCLA Academic Calendar. When applying, graduate or Ph.D. students need to submit a statement of purpose, a letter of recommendation from their home institution, and a Curriculum Vitae/Resume along with other documents to support their request for a visa. In order to ensure adequate time for review, it is recommended that students register 4-6 months in advance of the first academic quarter they plan to study at UCLA.

Campus Fees

The following fees are required for students coming to UCLA for non-degree study and/or research:

Fees include:

• Access to campus-based services;
• DS-2019 services and international programming;
• Researcher status (if applicable). Non-degree students or researchers who plan to enroll in courses beyond independent research must pay additional per unit fees.

Fees are not due at the time of registration. If placement is approved by the academic department, instructions regarding payment of fees will be e-mailed to students.

Campus Fees for 2009-2010:

Tentative Campus Fees for 2010-2011:

All fees subject to change by action of the UC Regents. 

Undergraduate and Graduate Exchange through the UC Education Abroad Program (EAP)

The Education Abroad Program (EAP) is a University of California-sponsored exchange program through which international students from selected partner universities may enroll at any of the ten UC campuses for a period of up to one academic year on a no-fee-exchange, non-degree basis. The University of California currently hosts visiting students from over 100 institutions in approximately 30 countries through the EAP program.

Continuing Education

UCLA Extension offers a wide variety of courses each year that can help undergraduate students achieve their academic and professional goals. The American Language Center is a popular destination for students who want to improve their English language skills.

Admission to UCLA

Visiting students who wish to apply for regular admission should contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Relations with Schools. Graduate students should apply to the Graduate Division.