Why Choose UCLA?
Feed your curiosity. Find your inspiration.
Expand your horizons in the city without limits.
Our home city of Los Angeles offers countless interests, experiences, and connections. Meet anyone, learn anything, and pursue any passion in the most colorful city in the world, a place people from all walks of life call home.
Feel the LA Love
No matter what interests you hold dear, you'll find something to love in Los Angeles.
It’s true when they say LA will spoil you in terms of weather and climate and just everything here.”
The food here is incredible. So many immigrant communities have blessed us with their cuisine.
If you were looking for me on any given weekend you’d probably find me at a concert venue.
Hospital and research centers are situated just across the street from one another.
UCLA affiliate sites and training locations are tailored to provide compassionate care to all.
Walk across the street to the botanical gardens to lose yourself when you need a breather.
A state-of-the-art medical education building, tailored to fit all of your learning needs.
Enjoy all the benefits of being a student, faculty, or staff with just a short walk to north campus.
Leader in providing equitable and inclusive health care to LGBTQ+ patients and families.
Feed your soul with a thriving arts district, countless museums, and murals that paint the city.
Vibrant Westside communities to explore, from Manhattan Beach to Malibu, and everything in between.
Access to hikes and expansive views in, or just outside of, the city for weekday or weekend adventures.