Welcome to UCLA, and welcome to the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science.
UCLA Samueli offers a world-class education—a rigorous engineering and computer science curriculum to build fundamental knowledge, multidisciplinary collaborations with academia and industry, and a problem-solving approach to real-world challenges. The school has always been, and will continue to be, at the forefront of engineering and computer science. Across the school, we conduct groundbreaking research in areas such as quantum computing, next-generation robotics, sustainable environment and energy technologies, advanced materials and engineering in medicine.
From day one, UCLA Samueli students have opportunities to engage in hands-on research with world-renowned faculty, in state-of-the-art labs or in unique shared facilities such as the school’s newly renovated, 9,000-square-foot makerspace. Students also network with exceptional industry leaders, many of whom are UCLA Engineering alumni who continue to support our school by mentoring students and providing internship and career guidance.
There are more than 60 engineering student clubs and organizations, with students from all disciplines. These groups offer exciting options for you as you pursue your academic and extracurricular interests. And along the way, you will form friendships that will last a lifetime.
UCLA has a beautiful campus with many highly ranked programs in addition to engineering and computer science—in law, medicine, public policy, social sciences, physical sciences, arts and many more—all in one place. These disciplines bring an academic breadth to the campus as we work on multiple cross-disciplinary projects together.
Ultimately, what makes UCLA truly special is its people—most importantly, students like you with diverse backgrounds, talents, and perspectives. To create an environment where we can all succeed and work together, it’s important that everyone is able to be at their best. At UCLA Samueli, we are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community where everyone in our diverse student body feels welcome.
As engineers and computer scientists, we are natural problem solvers. And there is no shortage of pressing problems to solve in the 21st century—from the need for accessible health care and quality education to the lack of a sustainable environment and responsible artificial intelligence. We need to address these and many other challenges by sharing our collective resources and adopting a collaborative approach that incorporates the best ideas of every discipline. Only by working together can we build a truly inclusive engineering community, where we celebrate our unique experiences and help one another engineer positive change that will benefit many generations to come.
On behalf of the entire UCLA Samueli community, welcome to our school. I wish you all great success, and Go Bruins!
Bruce S. Dunn
Interim Dean, Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science