The UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science has a legacy of excellence in education and research. We work on the most pressing problems facing our society: designing sustainable and resilient communities, developing personalized medicine, advancing artificial intelligence, paving the way for quantum technologies, and unearthing insights from big data. As we enter our 76th year, we welcome a new generation of engineers — with diverse backgrounds from around the world — to join us as we tackle these and many more difficult challenges.
Engineering change that will improve our quality of life requires not only skills and innovation but also empathy and equity. UCLA Samueli classes are taught by faculty members who are among the best in the world in their respective fields. We are proud to cultivate creative and motivated students of all backgrounds who bring an exemplary work ethic and integrity to their studies. The school offers a rigorous curriculum that pairs strong fundamentals with practical, hands-on experience. Beyond the core curriculum, UCLA Samueli offers three pivotal advantages.
First, UCLA Samueli is an integral part of one of the world's most innovative cities and offers unparalleled access to highly sought-after internships and careers. Many leading firms in aerospace, semiconductors, biotechnology, and other impactful fields are headquartered in Southern California. The region is also home to a major startup scene in which our alumni are deeply involved. In fact, some founded their first startup while at UCLA. Second, in addition to paving the way for careers in the engineering industry, UCLA Samueli offers unique research opportunities for its students. They play an active role in our labs, with some research earning course credit. The school features a 9,000-square-foot makerspace where students can work on independent projects and hold group activities such as hack-a-thons. Third, UCLA Engineering students get to connect with other brilliant minds across campus. Our students often collaborate with fellow Bruins and faculty from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and other campus units as they pursue new approaches and breakthroughs. The raw talent, outside-the-box thinking, and collaborative, can-do energy at UCLA are unmatched. For students interested in exploring fields outside their major, UCLA Samueli also offers more than 40 engineering clubs focused on a wide range of activities.
At UCLA Samueli, we are committed to an equitable, diverse and inclusive culture, and we want everyone to feel welcome in our community. I am grateful for our problem-solving engineers who are resilient, resourceful, and compassionate. As we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, we are focused on providing the very best possible education to all our students. We continue to reach for new heights, expanding state-of-the-art research labs and increasing student and faculty recruitment. There are plenty of new opportunities to make a positive impact on our society and the world, and I invite you to be part of the journey.
Jayathi Y. Murthy
Ronald and Valerie Sugar Dean of UCLA Engineering