A: The application is now open and the deadline for fall 2022 is Dec. 1, 2021. This deadline may be extended to Feb. 1, 2022 depending on the number of applications we receive. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If you have questions about the application process and timelines, please email meng@seas.ucla.edu with your inquiry. Applicants will be notified of admission decisions by email. Applicants may also check their status through the Online Decision Status for Graduate Admission.

Please refrain from contacting our office regarding admission decisions. While the school of engineering may send a courtesy email with a recommendation of admission, only official notification from the dean of the UCLA Graduate Division constitutes approval of admission.

A: Courses begin on campus in fall 2022. The degree is meant to be completed in one calendar year (fall, winter, spring and summer). Deferrals are considered on a case-by-case basis.

A: Students have two years to finish the program. Therefore students can submit Leave of Absence only after they have matriculated in the first quarter. However, we strongly encourage students to finish the program within the given time as it is structured so students can do capstone projects with their cohort. For international students, please meet with an International Advisor at Dashew Center before making any decision.

A: The MEng program will not be launched if the campus remains under remote instruction, which is not the case as of fall 2021. Safety of our students and faculty is our top priority and we will continue to adhere to public health guidelines. The school has up-to-date COVID-related information that can be accessed from the homepage.

Ultimately, we want our students to have access to our beautiful, multidisciplinary campus where they can have peer-to-peer and student-faculty interactions in person, as well as industry networking opportunities. We believe that our on-campus program will help enrich the students’ educational experience.

A: Admission process takes two months to process from the date the applicants submit the application. Please note that all students are required to SIR to the program by April 15th. 

A: The program is open to all qualified applicants, including early career professionals. Please check the admissions requirements for details. Prior work experience in the area of study is not mandatory.

A: Applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry (or its approved equivalent) from an ABET-accredited institution (if you are uncertain, use the link to locate your institution). International students have a separate admission guideline. Applicants must attain an undergraduate record that satisfies the standards established by the UCLA Graduate Division.

A: Applicants for the 2022-2023 academic year are not required to take the GRE or submit GRE scores as part of their application package. We understand some applicants do not have access to GRE preparation and that’s why we’re not requiring it and are generally de-emphasizing GRE scores. However, if you have taken the GRE, you are welcome to include the report in your package, which will be looked at holistically as we do with all applications. The GRE exemption will be reviewed for the cohort beginning fall 2023.

A: We will look at all applications holistically; however please keep in mind the minimum GPA requirement is 3.0. The average GPA of students accepted into the fall 2021 cohort was 3.7. We will calculate equivalent GPA scores for international students who attended schools with a different grading system. Please email us with any questions.

A: For the fall 2022 cohort, there will be a total of 100 students across all seven areas of study. The program will increase to 150 students for fall 2023 and 200 students for fall 2024. We will then maintain an ongoing enrollment of 200 students per academic year.

A: There will be a total of 150 students for the cohort across the seven areas of study — not 150 each.

A: We had hundreds of applicants, but accepted only 50.

A: 40, with some deferrals due to the pandemic.

A: A: We expect to post statistics on our graduate MEng website in April 2022.

A: Yes, this is a recurring program and we will provide updates on application timelines for each year on the website. Current juniors are encouraged to explore admissions criteria if they intend to apply in their senior year.

A: The program’s tuition is $50,400, plus quarterly fees charged by the campus for all students. As campus fees vary by academic quarter and degree, please visit the Registrar’s Office for more information. Limited financial support for need-based, domestic students will be considered after April 15 on a case-by-case basis.

A: The MEng program combines curriculum from several departments. Since TA hiring is at the discretion of individual Samueli departments, current TA status may be viewed favorably for admissions, but a reduction in tuition may not be guaranteed.

A: ESAP students who choose to apply to the MEng program are automatically admitted.