University
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Engineering
Business/Managerial Economics
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Chemical Engineering
Engineering
Chemistry
Physical Sciences
Civil Engineering
Engineering
Classical and Ancient Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Cognitive Science
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Communication and Media Studies
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Engineering
Engineering
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Dance
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Visual and Performing Arts
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Economics
Social Sciences
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
Engineering
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts
Visual and Performing Arts
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Genetics
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Geography and Cartography
Social Sciences
Geography and Environmental Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Physical Sciences
Geological/Geophysical Engineering
Engineering
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
History
History
Human Biology
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Human Resources Management and Services
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
International/Globalization Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Literature
English Language and Literature/Letters
Materials Engineering
Engineering
Materials Sciences
Physical Sciences
Mathematics
Mathematics and Statistics
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Music
Visual and Performing Arts
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Natural Resources and Conservation
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Physics
Physical Sciences
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Political Science and Government
Social Sciences
Psychology, General
Psychology
Public Policy Analysis
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Health Professions and Related Programs
Religion/Religious Studies
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Research and Experimental Psychology
Psychology
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Education
Sociology
Social Sciences
Statistics
Mathematics and Statistics
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Education
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
Visual and Performing Arts
Financial aid · 2025–2026
2026-03-02 — March 2 is the priority filing deadline for financial aid for the subsequent fall term. U.S. citizens and permanent residents complete the FAFSA; AB540-eligible students complete the California Dream Act Application (CADAA).
https://financialaid.ucla.edu/how-aid-works/apply-for-aidOptional · First-year applicants; respond to any 4 of the 8 Personal Insight Questions.
Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to overcome this challenge. How has this challenge affected your academic achievement?
Limit: 350 words — Personal Insight Question 5. Applicants must answer only 4 of the 8 questions; each response is limited to a maximum of 350 words.
https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/applying-as-a-first-year/personal-insight-questions.htmlOptional · First-year applicants; respond to any 4 of the 8 Personal Insight Questions.
Think about an academic subject that inspires you. Describe how you have furthered this interest inside and/or outside of the classroom.
Limit: 350 words — Personal Insight Question 6. Applicants must answer only 4 of the 8 questions; each response is limited to a maximum of 350 words.
https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/applying-as-a-first-year/personal-insight-questions.htmlOptional · First-year applicants; respond to any 4 of the 8 Personal Insight Questions.
What have you done to make your school or your community a better place?
Limit: 350 words — Personal Insight Question 7. Applicants must answer only 4 of the 8 questions; each response is limited to a maximum of 350 words.
https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/applying-as-a-first-year/personal-insight-questions.htmlOptional · First-year applicants; respond to any 4 of the 8 Personal Insight Questions.
Beyond what has already been shared in your application, what do you believe makes you a strong candidate for admissions to the University of California?
Limit: 350 words — Personal Insight Question 8. Applicants must answer only 4 of the 8 questions; each response is limited to a maximum of 350 words.
https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/applying-as-a-first-year/personal-insight-questions.htmlOptional · First-year applicants; respond to any 4 of the 8 Personal Insight Questions.
Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes or contributed to group efforts over time.
Limit: 350 words — Personal Insight Question 1. Applicants must answer only 4 of the 8 questions; each response is limited to a maximum of 350 words.
https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/applying-as-a-first-year/personal-insight-questions.htmlOptional · First-year applicants; respond to any 4 of the 8 Personal Insight Questions.
Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in many ways: problem solving, original and innovative thinking, and artistically, to name a few. Describe how you express your creative side.
Limit: 350 words — Personal Insight Question 2. Applicants must answer only 4 of the 8 questions; each response is limited to a maximum of 350 words.
https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/applying-as-a-first-year/personal-insight-questions.htmlOptional · First-year applicants; respond to any 4 of the 8 Personal Insight Questions.
Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes or contributed to group efforts over time.
Limit: 350 words — Personal Insight Question 1. Applicants must answer only 4 of the 8 questions; each response is limited to a maximum of 350 words.
https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/applying-as-a-first-year/personal-insight-questions.htmlOptional · First-year applicants; respond to any 4 of the 8 Personal Insight Questions.
Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in many ways: problem solving, original and innovative thinking, and artistically, to name a few. Describe how you express your creative side.
Limit: 350 words — Personal Insight Question 2. Applicants must answer only 4 of the 8 questions; each response is limited to a maximum of 350 words.
https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/applying-as-a-first-year/personal-insight-questions.htmlOptional · First-year applicants; respond to any 4 of the 8 Personal Insight Questions.
What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How have you developed and demonstrated that talent over time?
Limit: 350 words — Personal Insight Question 3. Applicants must answer only 4 of the 8 questions; each response is limited to a maximum of 350 words.
https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/applying-as-a-first-year/personal-insight-questions.htmlOptional · First-year applicants; respond to any 4 of the 8 Personal Insight Questions.
Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or worked to overcome an educational barrier you have faced.
Limit: 350 words — Personal Insight Question 4. Applicants must answer only 4 of the 8 questions; each response is limited to a maximum of 350 words.
https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/applying-as-a-first-year/personal-insight-questions.htmlOptional · First-year applicants; respond to any 4 of the 8 Personal Insight Questions.
Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to overcome this challenge. How has this challenge affected your academic achievement?
Limit: 350 words — Personal Insight Question 5. Applicants must answer only 4 of the 8 questions; each response is limited to a maximum of 350 words.
https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/applying-as-a-first-year/personal-insight-questions.htmlOptional · First-year applicants; respond to any 4 of the 8 Personal Insight Questions.
Think about an academic subject that inspires you. Describe how you have furthered this interest inside and/or outside of the classroom.
Limit: 350 words — Personal Insight Question 6. Applicants must answer only 4 of the 8 questions; each response is limited to a maximum of 350 words.
https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/applying-as-a-first-year/personal-insight-questions.htmlOptional · First-year applicants; respond to any 4 of the 8 Personal Insight Questions.
What have you done to make your school or your community a better place?
Limit: 350 words — Personal Insight Question 7. Applicants must answer only 4 of the 8 questions; each response is limited to a maximum of 350 words.
https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/applying-as-a-first-year/personal-insight-questions.htmlOptional · First-year applicants; respond to any 4 of the 8 Personal Insight Questions.
Beyond what has already been shared in your application, what do you believe makes you a strong candidate for admissions to the University of California?
Limit: 350 words — Personal Insight Question 8. Applicants must answer only 4 of the 8 questions; each response is limited to a maximum of 350 words.
https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/applying-as-a-first-year/personal-insight-questions.htmlPersonal essay · Required
Value: 4 personal insight questions
UC first-year applicants answer four personal insight questions in the application.
https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/applying-as-a-first-year/Supplemental essays · Not required
No supplemental essays are required for this university.
https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/applying-to-uc/FAFSA · Required
U.S. citizens and permanent residents complete the FAFSA to be considered for financial aid; AB540-eligible students complete the California Dream Act Application instead. March 2 is the priority filing deadline for the subsequent fall term. Current-cycle source reviewed 2026-09-02.
https://financialaid.ucla.edu/how-aid-works/apply-for-aidApplication fee · Required
Value: 80
The application fee is $80 for each UC campus ($95 for international and non-immigrant applicants). Paid through the UC Application.
https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.htmlFee waiver · Optional
UC will waive application fees for up to four campuses for eligible U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and AB540-eligible applicants. Eligibility is determined within the UC Application.
https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.htmlRecommendation letters · Not required
"We do not require or accept letters of recommendation in our process."
https://admission.ucla.edu/apply/first-year/first-year-requirementsSupplemental essays · Required
First-year applicants respond to 4 of the 8 UC Personal Insight Questions, each limited to a maximum of 350 words. The UC Application has no separate personal statement.
https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/applying-as-a-first-year/personal-insight-questions.htmlFAFSA · Required
U.S. citizens and permanent residents complete the FAFSA to be considered for financial aid; AB540-eligible students complete the California Dream Act Application instead. March 2 is the priority filing deadline for the subsequent fall term.
https://financialaid.ucla.edu/how-aid-works/apply-for-aidRetrieved 2026-09-02 — Fall 2027 first-year deadlines; retrieved 2026-09-02
Official source · supports application_platforms
https://admission.ucla.edu/applyRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports testing_policy
https://admission.ucla.edu/apply/first-year/first-year-requirementsRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports deadlines
https://admission.ucla.edu/applyRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports deadlines
https://financialaid.ucla.edu/how-aid-works/apply-for-aidRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports requirements
https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.htmlRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports requirements
https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/applying-as-a-first-year/personal-insight-questions.htmlRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports requirements
https://admission.ucla.edu/apply/first-year/first-year-requirementsRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports requirements
https://financialaid.ucla.edu/how-aid-works/apply-for-aidRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports essay_prompts
https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/applying-as-a-first-year/personal-insight-questions.htmlRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports description
https://newsroom.ucla.edu/ucla-fast-factsRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports admissions_url
https://admission.ucla.edu/Retrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports financial_aid_url
https://financialaid.ucla.edu/Retrieved 2026-07-21
Official source
https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?110662Retrieved 2026-06-10
