UCLA Anderson is the business school of the University of California, Los Angeles, on the north side of the Westwood campus. Beyond the MBA, it runs a business analytics master's and a financial engineering master's, both popular with international students. Its location gives it close ties to entertainment, media and the tech firms of Silicon Beach. MBA students finish with a consulting-style field project.
Los Angeles, California, United States
Official website: anderson.ucla.edu
University of California, Los Angeles
Public university business school
Westwood, Los Angeles
$70,000 – $85,000
Non-resident tuition, MBA and specialised master's
$28,000 – $36,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on anderson.ucla.edu before you apply.
Full-time MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
GMAT, GRE or EA; TOEFL or IELTS
MS Business Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
13-15 Months
Intake
Summer
Exam Score
GMAT or GRE; TOEFL or IELTS
Master of Financial Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
13-15 Months
Intake
Summer
Exam Score
GMAT or GRE; TOEFL or IELTS
PhD Management
Doctoral DegreeDuration
60 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
GMAT or GRE; TOEFL or IELTS
Strong links to entertainment and media.
Business analytics and financial engineering master's popular with international students.
A consulting-style project in the MBA.
MBA graduates join tech, consulting, finance and entertainment companies in Los Angeles and beyond.
MSBA and MFE graduates work as analysts, data scientists and quants.
STEM-designated programmes allow up to three years of OPT.
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
MBA and PhD
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
MSBA and MFE
Westwood Village is at the foot of campus, with cinemas and cheap places to eat. The beach at Santa Monica is a short drive west.
LA is huge and car-heavy, and rent near UCLA is high. Many students share apartments in Westwood, Palms or Mar Vista and use Big Blue Bus.
Form I-20 issued by UCLA
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
The MBA has three rounds, roughly October, January and April. The MSBA and MFE have their own rounds, most closing by early spring for summer entry. International applicants should aim for early rounds.
The MBA starts in late summer. The MSBA and MFE start earlier in the summer.
International students come in on an F-1 visa. The I-20 comes from UCLA after you confirm your place and show you can cover a year of costs; you then pay the SEVIS fee, fill in the DS-160 and book your consulate interview.
The MBA, business analytics and financial engineering are the main programmes for international students. Applicants submit GMAT or GRE scores, a strong bachelor's record and TOEFL or IELTS if English isn't their first language.
Anderson awards fellowships at admission, and international students are eligible. International MBA students can also look into loan options that don't need a US co-signer.
