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Graduate Study

The curriculum of the graduate program is divided into six general areas: American Politics, Comparative Politics, Formal Theory/Quantitative Methods, International Relations, Political Theory, and Race, Ethnicity & Politics. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the field websites and the faculty pages to explore the variety of research programs underway in the Department. We encourage our students to be well-rounded in their study of politics: the Department requires study in two major and two minor fields. One result of this is a collegial atmosphere among our graduate cohort.

The boundaries between these general fields are intentionally permeable, as are the boundaries between our Department and other academic disciplines. Formal theory and methods, for example, offers training that supports research across most of the subfields. Political Economy, an area of marked departmental strength, overlaps Comparative Politics and International Relations, and also invites interdisciplinary work with the Department of Economics. Similarly, the subfield of Political Theory is linked, through cross-appointments and the various interdisciplinary centers on campus, with a variety of departments including history, public policy, philosophy, classics, sociology, and literary & cultural studies.

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UCLA Graduate Programs

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When to apply to ucla grad programs.

Most departments and schools have deadlines in November and early December for the following Fall term (nearly a year in advance).

Be sure to consult your specific  UCLA graduate program for the specific deadline for your proposed major. Applications to some programs may be considered if received after a program’s stated deadline, provided that the enrollment limitations have not been exceeded.  Fellowships and other financial support depend on availability of funds.

If you are considering trying to apply after a deadline, consult the program’s website for further information. Any extensions of deadlines will be prominently posted on the program website.

How to Apply

The UCLA application for graduate admission should be used to apply for all programs with the exception of the M.D. in Medicine , the J.D., S.J.D, and L.L.M. in Law , the D.D.S. in Dentistry , and M.B.A. and M.F.E. programs in the Anderson Graduate School of Management , which have separate admission application processes.

University regulations do not permit an applicant to apply to more than one major, with the exception of already-established concurrent or articulated degrees .

Please decide which of our programs is most appropriate for you prior to submitting an application. Only one application can be considered.

Application Types

If you are applying to UCLA as a graduate student for the first time, or if you have applied before but were not admitted, complete all parts of the application. The $135.00 (for U.S. citizens and Permanent Residents) or $155.00 (for all other applicants) application fee must be submitted online by credit or debit card before the application can be processed.

If you filed an application for graduate admission at UCLA within the last year and were admitted but did not register, be sure to select Renewal from the dropdown menu at Application Type in the application.  Submit only the application, and any additional or updated information or records. One renewal of application is accepted without the application fee.

After the first renewal the application fee must be submitted with each subsequent application. If you applied and were admitted more than one year ago, you must submit a new application, the application fee, and all required materials.

Readmission

If you have ever registered as a graduate student at UCLA, whether you completed a graduate program or not, complete all parts of the application. The application fee must be submitted with the application.

Formal application for readmission is not required of a student returning from an official leave of absence. If you are currently registered as a graduate student at UCLA, do not proceed with the application.  Instead, please contact your Student Affairs Officer to submit a Graduate Petition for Change of Major/Classification.

Readmission with Departmental Recommendation

If you are returning to your graduate program to take an examination or to file a thesis or dissertation, and you have already spoken to your chair about your plans, select Readmit w Dept Rec.

Education Abroad Program

If you are applying to UCLA as an Education Abroad Program reciprocity visitor, be sure to select EAP from the dropdown menu at Application Type in the application.  Complete all parts of the application.

Application Fees

$135.00: U.S. citizens and Permanent Residents

$155.00: All other applicants

Applicants to the Global Executive MBA for Asia Pacific, Master of Financial Engineering and Master of Science in Business Analytics programs pay an application fee of $200.00.

The application fee is devoted to the administrative cost of processing all applications received, and is not refundable under any circumstances, regardless of the outcome, the date of filing, time of review, or if, for whatever the reason, the application is withdrawn.

Application Fees, Fee Deferrals and Fee Waivers

Fee Deferrals

Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship Program (PPIA) Applicants

Applicants who are sponsored by the Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship Program are eligible for a deferral of the application fee. In the application, on the Plans for Graduate Study page, select PPIA under Program Participation. In the Supporting Documents Upload section of the application, upload a letter from the program officer verifying sponsorship.

Fee Waivers

Waivers of the $135.00 application fee are available for applicants who a) participate(d) in one of these programs or b) demonstrate financial need as described below.

Program Participation

Participants in the following programs are eligible for fee waivers. In the application, on the Fee Waiver page, select one or more of the programs in which you participated and upload a letter from the program director confirming your participation.

American Political Science Association Ralph Bunche Summer Institute Scholars Cal-Bridge Initiative California Alliance for Minority Participation (CAMP) California State University (CSU) Sally Casanova Pre-Doctoral Scholars Program Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Florida A&M University Graduate Feeder Scholars Program (FAMU GFSP) Gates Millennium Scholars Guardian Scholars Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) McNair Scholars Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program (MMUF) Minority Biomedical Research Support (MBRS) Medical Scientist Training Program UCLA (MSTP) National GEM Consortium NIH Blueprint ENDURE NIH-BUILD NIH-PREP PhD Project Research Initiative for Science Enhancement (MBRS RISE) Superior Opportunity for Maximizing Access (SOMA) STAR UCLA (STAR) Summer Institute for Emerging Managers and Leaders (SIEML) Summer Programs for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) UCLA Anderson Pathway Programs UC-HBCU Initiative UC Leadership through Advanced Degrees (UC LEADS)

Need-based Fee Waivers

Waivers of UCLA’s application fee are available for U.S. citizens, Permanent Residents and others who demonstrate financial need by meeting the following criteria:

• They are enrolled in a college or university and submit proof of receiving need-based financial aid,
• or they meet income limits and submit their U.S. income tax form ( with Social Security number redacted ).

If you are currently enrolled in a college or university, and receiving need-based financial aid (if not a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident, this financial aid must come from the state of California):

• Submit a statement from your Financial Aid officer confirming all of the above and stating that payment of UCLA’s $135.00 application fee would be a financial hardship.

If the Financial Aid officer cannot provide such a statement, submit a statement from the Registrar confirming current registration and enrollment and the most recent FAFSA Expected Family Contribution or similar financial aid document.

If you meet all of these criteria, select Fee Waiver in the application, upload the statement from your Financial Aid officer and submit the application.

If you are not currently enrolled in a college or university:

Your adjusted gross income (or that of your family) as given on your U.S. Federal Income Tax return must be less than the figure in the table below, based on the size of your family (including yourself).

• Submit a copy of your 2022 U.S. Federal Income Tax return. Provide either your own form 1040, if you are independent, or a copy of your parent’s or guardian’s 2022 Federal Income Tax return, if listed as a dependent.

Redact or block out all U.S. Social Security numbers before submitting the document!  If a U.S. Social Security number is visible on the document, the UCLA Division of Graduate Education cannot accept it.

Income limits for applicants not currently enrolled in a college or university:

Family Size           Family Income (inc. applicant)    (maximum adjusted gross income on U.S. tax return

If you meet these criteria, select Fee Waiver in the application, redact U.S. Social Security numbers wherever they appear in your income tax return, and upload the tax return, and submit the application.

Benefits-based Fee Waivers

Waivers of UCLA’s application fee are available for U.S. citizens, Permanent Residents and others who can demonstrate financial need by submitting a benefits stub from their local municipality showing proof of receiving the following benefits within the last 90 days:

• California Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program
• Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA)
• General Assistance/Relief (GA/GR)
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)/Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• California Veterans Cash Benefit (CVCB) Program

In the application, on the Fee Waiver page, select the benefit provided in the drop down menu and upload a letter confirming receipt of the designated benefit within the last 90 days.

Redact or block out any personally identifiable information (Social Security number, Medical information, Health insurance policy number or subscriber ID, Driver’s license number or state ID, etc.) before submitting documents.

Statement of Purpose

Your statement of purpose will be used in conjunction with your application for consideration for graduate admission and financial support. Specific requirements (individual majors may have 500, 1,000 or 1,500 word limits; this information is in the application and on the each program’s website) and prompts are listed in the application and include

• What is your purpose in applying for graduate study in your specified degree program? Describe your area(s) of interest, including any subfield(s) or interdisciplinary interests.
• What experiences have prepared you for advanced study or research in this degree program? What relevant skills have you gained from these experiences? Have your experiences led to specific or tangible outcomes that would support your potential to contribute to this field?
• What additional information about your past experience may aid the selection committee in evaluating your preparation and aptitude for graduate study at UCLA?
• Why is the UCLA graduate program to which you are applying is the best place for you to pursue your academic goals? If you are applying for a research master’s or doctoral program, we encourage you to indicate specific research interests and potential faculty mentors.
• What are your plans for your career after earning this degree?

Personal Statement

The Personal Statement is an opportunity for you to provide additional information that may aid the selection committee in evaluating your preparation and aptitude for graduate study at UCLA, including your contribution to diversity. The statement will also be used to consider candidates for the Cota-Robles & GOFP awards, which provide financial support to graduate students who make significant contributions to diversity. In the word’s of the University of California Diversity Statement , “Diversity” – a defining feature of California’s past, present and future – refers to the variety of personal experiences, values, and worldviews that arise from differences of culture and circumstance. Such differences include race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, language, abilities/disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, geographic region, and more.” The complete text of this statement can be found online.

Instructions to respond to one of more of the following prompts, including at least one prompt speaking to your contributions to diversity, are provided in the application and include a 500 words limit (approximately 1-page, single spaced, using 1-inch margins and 12-point font):

• Are there educational, personal, cultural, economic, or social experiences, not described in your Statement of Purpose, that have shaped your academic journey? If so, how? Have any of these experiences provided unique perspective(s) that you would contribute to your program, field or profession?
• Describe challenge(s) or barriers that you have faced in your pursuit of higher education. What motivated you to persist, and how did you overcome them? What is the evidence of your persistence, progress or success?
• How have your life experiences and educational background informed your understanding of the barriers facing groups that are underrepresented in higher education?
• How have you been actively engaged (e.g., through participation, employment, service, teaching or other activities) in programs or activities focused on increasing participation by groups that have been historically underrepresented in higher education?
• How do you intend to engage in scholarly discourse, research, teaching, creative efforts, and/or community engagement during your graduate program that have the potential to advance diversity and equal opportunity in higher education?
• How do you see yourself contributing to diversity in your profession after you earn your advanced degree at UCLA?

Criteria for Admission

The faculty of each graduate program evaluate applicants who meet the minimum requirements and recommend a selection from among them. The number of qualified applicants to graduate programs at UCLA far exceeds the number of students who can be admitted.

The general requirement for admission for a U.S. student  is a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, comparable in standard and content to a bachelor’s degree from the University of California. Graduate admission through the regular process requires an overall scholastic average, including any post-baccalaureate study, of B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better, or its equivalent if the letter grade system is not used. However, through the “Dean’s Special Action” (DSA) process, departments are able to admit applicants who do not meet this  GPA  requirement when other aspects of the applicant’s file suggest readiness for graduate study. The DSA process requires no additional action on the applicant’s part; it is at the department’s discretion to initiate it. Prospective applicants are encouraged, however, to see section 500.4.B on page 6 of UCLA’s Guidelines for the Graduate Admissions Process & Codification of Policies Governing Admission  for more information about the DSA process.

Degrees which are not considered comparable include those granted on the basis of work completed at institutions which are not fully accredited and those granted on the basis of nonacademic prior learning, test scores, or other than organized supervised coursework in academic subjects.

An international student whose post-secondary education is completed outside of the U.S. is expected to hold a degree representing completion of at least four years of study with above average/very good scholarship from a university or university-level institution.

Application Requirements

Applicants, including U.S. citizens and Permanent Residents , who do not hold a bachelor’s or higher degree from a university located in the United States or in another country in which English is both the spoken language of daily life and the medium of instruction, or who have not completed at least two years of full-time study at such an institution, please consult English Requirements .

Please review:

• Materials to Be Uploaded into the Application or Sent to the Department/Program/School Transcripts, Statements, and Letters of Recommendation.
• Program specific forms
• Requirements for International Applicants Includes English language requirements, required academic records, and visa procedures.

Review and Notification

Submitted application materials are reviewed by faculty admissions committees in each major program who select the best qualified applicants. These admissions committees base recommendations for admission upon a careful comparison of applications, and this may take considerable time. Diversity, Inclusion and Admissions, therefore, cannot guarantee that the applicant will receive a response, favorable or unfavorable, on or before any specific date. The applicant, moreover, should not construe a lack of response as an intention to act favorably on the application.

If you receive an email about a discrepancy, please don’t worry. If you applied to UCLA before (or were an employee or a student), there may be a mismatch between your name or other personal data on the application and what is already in UCLA’s database. Many of these discrepancies (such as a name change) are resolved by the Division of Graduate Education staff without further need for communication, and the situation does not impede review of your application by the program. If you receive the discrepancy email a second time, please respond using the contact information in the email.

Notification

When a decision is made, applicants receive an email, directing them to the Division of Graduate Education’s application site and the option Decision Status. Applicants sign in using the email address used to create their application account ( not the User Name) and their application password to read the official decision letter.

If admitted, the conditions of admission and information and instructions concerning registration (via a link to the Statement of Intent to Register and a Statement of Legal Residence) will be included as part of the offer of admission letter, which can be printed out from the Division of Graduate Education site. (International applicants: please read Visa Procedures/Financial Verification .)

Only official notification from the dean of the Division of Graduate Education constitutes approval of admission.

Regarding April 15 th

Although sometimes casually referred to as such, April 15 th is not a deadline for graduate decision notification. Rather it is the date in the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) Resolution before which no signatory institution may pressure an admitted applicant to accept an offer of admission with funding.

CGS implemented this date to insure that admitted applicants have the opportunity to consider multiple offers of funding, instead of feeling the need to grab the first offer presented.  This is not a deadline by which institutions must reply to all applicants; CGS specifies that “Programs and/or institutions are free to make offers of admission and of financial support after April 15 if they choose to do so.”

If you wish to read more about the Council of Graduate Schools resolution re: April 15th .

As indicated above, and because of the decentralized nature of the graduate admissions process (applications are reviewed by individual faculty committees in the more than 100 academic and professional graduate majors offered), UCLA cannot guarantee a response to your application by a certain date.

Concurrent and Articulated Degree Programs

Both the concurrent and articulated degree programs have the potential of allowing the student to acquire two degrees in less time than normally required if the courses of instruction are taken in sequence.

View a list of concurrent and articulated degree programs at UCLA.

UCLA Fees and Living Expenses

• UCLA Fees and Living Expenses Sample budget for most programs, subject to change.

Campus Resources and Information

• Residence for Tuition Purposes Information about how to establish California residence for tuition purposes.
• Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) The University requires, as a condition of registration, that all graduate and professional students, including international students (on nonimmigrant visas), have medical insurance coverage that meets the University’s minimum requirements.
• UCLA Housing There is a variety of both University and privately-owned housing available to UCLA graduate students. University housing consists of off-campus apartments for married, single parent and single graduate students.
• Student Parking Information Student parking assignments are made on a need-based point system that considers such factors as class standing and commute distance, and favors those students who demonstrate the greatest need. If you wish to obtain an individual parking permit, you must submit a Student Parking Request form prior to the quarterly deadlines.
• Summer Session The UCLA Summer Sessions offer approximately 500 undergraduate and graduate courses each summer. Up-to-date information on course offerings, policies, and fees is available on the Summer Sessions and Special Programs website by mid-January each year.
• Disabled Student Services The University of California, Los Angeles actively encourages persons with disabilities to apply for admission. Federal Law (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973) prohibits the University from requesting disability related information prior to admission. However, at any time, applicants are welcome to contact the Center for Accessible Education to obtain information regarding access, programs and available services.
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Graduate Admission

The graduate programs at UCLA are some of the most esteemed in the world, consistently ranked in the top 25. Forty doctoral programs rank in the top 10.

Our campus offers more than 130 graduate and professional programs, ranging from an extensive selection of business and medical programs to degrees in 40 different languages. On average, UCLA admits 14,000 graduate students of the 55,000 who apply each year. At UCLA, you’ll be among the best and brightest in the world.

Our programs combine the learnings of one field with the components of another, to create a hybrid of deep specialized knowledge. The notion that knowledge is produced through multidisciplinary approaches is paramount at UCLA. We offer faculty and graduate students the opportunity to collaborate on research projects and study groups that transcend departments and programs.

These collaborations go beyond the campus. UCLA enjoys strong connections to other major universities as well as public and private institutes and firms thanks to its location within Los Angeles. Our graduate students engage with these communities both academically and culturally as a part of the UCLA graduate experience. The students who thrive in the environment are creative, determined and unrelenting in their search for new ways to answer questions.

If this sounds like you, check out our programs and learn more about what we have to offer.

Applying to a Graduate Program

Most graduate applications are processed through the Graduate Education Department. Explore 130+ graduate degree programs and choose the one that’s right for you.

Professional Schools

Four of UCLA’s professional programs offer their own specialized application processes. Follow the links below to learn more about admission steps and requirements at these four schools.

Academic Programs

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Master of Public Policy (MPP)

At the UCLA Department of Public Policy, we take people who are passionate about making a difference in the world and give them the tools they need to do so. Our Master of Public Policy program combines the best of traditional policy education with a flexibility and responsiveness that enables us to remain relevant in a rapidly changing world. With a diversified tool kit of quantitative and analytical skills and the flexibility to design their own program of study – while drawing on all the resources of a top research university – UCLA Luskin graduates are equipped to become policy leaders. A set of joint degree programs offer an even broader range of skill and expertise development, and the minor in public policy provides undergraduates with a systematic overview of public policy questions.

The Master of Public Policy is a two year, full time on-ground professional degree program. The curriculum consists of core courses that provide students with general analytic tools that are applicable in all policy areas and culminates in an advanced, team-based final project that prepares students for real-world client interactions. For this final project, the Applied Policy Project (APP), students work together and apply key skills in negotiation, analysis, research, presentation, and persuasion to advocate a “best” answer for a given policy problem.

The Plan of Study (PDF) for the two-year MPP degree includes required core courses in economics, statistical methods, political science and more. It consists of twelve courses of required classes and nine courses of electives.

Any changes from the required courses from a student’s designated Plan of Study are only considered via petition to the Department of Public Policy. Exceptions are made on a case by case basis.

Note: Joint degree students have a different Plan of Study because they combine two different sets of degree requirements. Students should check the Plan of Study for their particular joint degree program.

Areas of Concentration

An area of concentration allows MPP students to gain in-depth knowledge on a specific policy interest, all while building their portfolio to become competitive candidates in a particular policy sector upon graduation. It is not required for MPP students to pursue an area of interest.

The MPP Area of Concentration handbook (below) provides MPP students guidance on the type of classes they can pursue under a particular area of concentration. Please note that this is not an extensive list of classes, and that students can take other classes not listed in this handbook that aligns with their area of concentration.

MPP Areas of Concentration Handbook (PDF)

Most Common Areas of Concentration:

• Economics Policy
• Education Policy
• Environmental Policy
• Health Policy
• Immigration Policy
• International Policy
• Nonprofit Leadership
• Social Policy (Racial Equity)
• Technology Policy
• Transportation Policy

Joint (Concurrent) Degrees

The Department of Public Policy offers joint degrees with Law, Management, Medicine, Public Health, and Social Welfare. In each case, a joint degree applicant needs to meet the admissions criteria for each degree program. This means that an applicant must apply to each program separately. When applying to a joint degree, you are essentially applying to two separate programs, although you will select a joint degree option when filling out both applications. Admission to one program is not contingent on admission to the other.

Once admitted to both programs, the applicant becomes a joint degree student. Students enrolled either in the JD, MBA, MPH or MSW program may apply for admission to the joint degree program in their first year of residence.

This joint degree program allows students who are interested in the legal aspects of public policy to earn both M.P.P. and J.D. degrees in a four-year period. Individuals considering in pursuing policymaking careers in government, non-profits, and in the private sector that require professional training in both legal and policy analysis are encouraged to apply. Students already enrolled in their first year of public policy or law may also apply.

For additional information regarding this program, please contact the graduate advisor in Public Policy and the admissions officer in the Law School.

Degree Requirements Usually students spend the first year at the Law School completing the required 33 units of law courses. During the second year, students are enrolled in Public Policy and complete 40 units of core and concentration courses. In their third and fourth years students complete the remaining classes for both programs taking courses in each program during each term. Students need to complete a total of 73 law units and 68 public policy units in order to fulfill the degree requirements. If while enrolled in the MPP/JD program, a student decides not to complete either the MPP or the JD, all the regular requirements for the program that the student intends to finish must be satisfied. See sample Plan of Study for the MPP/JD program.

For current JD/MPP students to keep track of both their JD and MPP degree units, click HERE

For current JD/MPP students to keep track of their MPP degree units, click HERE

Admissions To apply for the joint degree program, students are required to satisfy the regular admissions requirements of each program. Students enrolled either in the JD or MPP program may apply for admission to the joint degree program in their first year of residence.

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for the MPP application.  Students applying for the MPP/JD may submit their GRE score in lieu of a Law School Admission Test (LSAT) score. For these students, no LSAT is required; however, please note that every student who has taken the LSAT must submit that score as well.  See the section on Admissions for MPP admissions requirements.

To request an application for the School of Law please contact:

Office of Admissions – J.D. Program

UCLA School of Law 71 Dodd Hall Box 951445 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1445

(310) 825-2080

[email protected]

The Department of Public Policy and the John E. Anderson School of Management offer a three-year concurrent degree program whereby students simultaneously pursue the Master of Public Policy and the Master of Business Administration degrees. This joint degree program is designed for students who seek careers that require expertise in policy making and management. It will enable the joint degree graduate to move easily among careers in public service, nonprofit, and the private sector. For admission, applicants are required to satisfy the regular admission requirements for both the M.B.A. and the M.P.P. programs.

Applicants interested in the concurrent program should contact the Public Policy or Management Admissions Officers.

Degree Requirements Students pursuing the concurrent degree program with the John E. Anderson School of Management complete the nine core courses, concentration courses, and the two-quarter seminar in applied policy analysis for total of 68 units. The remaining 12 units of course requirements are fulfilled through Management courses taken for the M.B.A. program and are applied toward the M.P.P. degree through a pro forma petition to the Graduate Division upon application for advancement to candidacy. See sample Plan of Study for the MPP/MBA program.

For current MBA/MPP students that would like to keep track of their MPP degree units, click HERE .

Admissions To apply for the joint degree program, students are required to satisfy the regular admissions requirements of each program. Students enrolled either in the MBA or MPP program may apply for admission to the joint degree program in their first year of residence.

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for the MPP application and the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is required for the MBA application. In addition, the Test of English Language (TOEFL) is required for international students.

Tuition/Fees Students in the MBA/MPP degree program pay the MBA fees for all three years of the MBA/MPP concurrent degree. Check the UCLA Registrar’s Fees section for current fees and tuition for each program.

Admissions Office UCLA Anderson School of Management 110 Westwood Plaza, Suite B201 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1481 (310) 825-6944 fax (310) 825-8582 www.anderson.ucla.edu/programs/mba/apply [email protected]

The MD/MPP dual degree programs are a more recent evolution among dual disciplinary degrees.  Rather than entering roles as hospital administrators and healthcare managers, physicians are increasingly assuming leadership ranks among policy makers at all levels of government and healthcare delivery systems—as elected officials themselves, and as federal and state legislative aides; analysts in executive department “policy shops”; senior policy advisors to mayors, governors, and the president; and heads of policy-oriented agencies.  In addition, programs like the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Health Policy Fellows program place numerous physicians in one-year health policy advisory positions in the federal government, primarily in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate.  Although related to management and public health administration education, the analytic skills necessary for effective policymaking are the purview of Public Policy programs.  MD/MPP programs are fewer in number than the more ubiquitous healthcare management dual degrees.  The programs that do exist, however, reflect some of the top Schools of Medicine and Public Policy.

The structure of the proposed program takes advantage of complementarities between the MD program and the MPP program.  The general outline of the combined degree program would be three years of medical education, following by the first year of the MPP program, and the second year of the MPP program interleaved with the last year of medical school.  This plan gives the student some significant hands-on clinical experience prior to embarking on the public policy education component of the joint degree program.  The clinical experience would take the place of the work experience required of other Public Policy students, giving the MD/MPP students an age and experience profile similar to the MPP population.

For a sample of a MD/MPP plan of study, click HERE .

For current MD/MPP students to keep track of their degree units, click HERE .

 Eligibility and Application Process

UCLA matriculated medical students may apply to the UCLA Graduate Division for a position in the Luskin School of Public Affairs/Department of Public Policy during the fall of their second-year, by January 10th.

The formal application process is followed, which requires the following elements.  Please review the MPP Admissions website for important additional information.

• An application for UCLA Graduate Admission (online at www.gdnet.ucla.edu ).
• An MPP-specific supplemental application (Graduate Division supplemental application is not required).
• Graduate Division application fee.
• Statement of Purpose – Write a Statement of Purpose as described on Department website.
• Three letters of recommendation from professors or professional references.
• Current resume or CV.
• A Medical School transcript must be submitted as part of the application. For Official Transcript requests you will need to submit a Document Request Form (Current Students) , via e-mail, to [email protected].
• Official copy of your degree-granting undergraduate transcripts.
• A “Letter of Good Standing” must be submitted as part of the application. The “Letter of Good Standing” form can be found in the SAO website.
• MCAT scores will be accepted in lieu of GRE Scores.
• Send documents to the Public Policy Admission Office:

UCLA MPP Admissions 3250 Public Policy Building Box 951656 Los Angeles, CA  90095-1656

• Fellowship and/or Diversity Fellowship Supplemental Applications may be submitted per the guidelines found on the MPP website.

The joint degree sponsored by the Department of Public Policy and the Department of Health Policy and Management offers a concurrent degree program whereby students are able to pursue the Master of Public Policy degree and a Master of Public Health degree in three years. As one of the leading universities in the nation oriented to health services and health policy research, UCLA is especially well positioned to offer a concurrent degree that brings together top-tier training in public policy and health services. The joint degree program provides professional training in policy analysis and management, as well as expertise in the complexity of health care services and strategies of policy-making institutions. Those interested in having an impact on the development of health care policy and management are encouraged to apply. For admission, applicants need to satisfy the regular admission requirements for both the MPP and the MPH programs.

Degree Requirements Students begin taking core courses for both programs during their first year. Additionally students take elective or concentration courses in order to fulfill the program requirements; 68 units in Public Policy and 56 units in Health Policy and Management. See sample Plan of Study for the MPP/MPH for the joint degree program. Although in some cases students may take a course in either program to fulfill a content requirement, each course counts only toward the units of the department within which the course is offered. Consequently a student may take a different proportion of electives and core courses than indicated in the sample Plan of Study .

For current MPH/MPP students that would like to keep track of their MPP degree units, click HERE .

Admissions To apply for the joint degree program, students are required to satisfy the regular admissions requirements of each program. Students enrolled either in the MPH or MPP program may apply for admission to the joint degree program in their first year of residence. However, each school has its own entrance requirements, and there is no guarantee that because an individual is already a student in good standing in one school that he or she will be accepted by the other. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for both the MPP and the MPH applications. In addition, the Test of English Language (TOEFL) is required for international students.

To request an application for the Department of Health Policy and Management please contact:

Admissions Office A1-269 Center for Health Sciences Box 951772 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1772 Phone: (310) 825-5524 www.ph.ucla.edu [email protected]

The joint degree sponsored by Public Policy and Social Welfare permits students to earn both the MPP and MSW degrees in three years. With Social Welfare’s emphasis on understanding the ecological context in which human social problems exist and Public Policy’s analytic tools, students are enabled to develop social policy that is congruent with the needs of individuals, families, groups, and communities. Those interested in being social policy makers are encouraged to apply. Students already enrolled in their first year of public policy or social welfare may also apply.

For additional information regarding this program please contact the admissions officer in the Department of Social Welfare and in the Department of Public Policy.

Degree Requirements During the first year, students follow the required M.S.W. curriculum, taking 43 units. In the second year students take most of the M.P.P. core courses. During the third year of the program students complete the remaining M.P.P. core and concentration course (32 units) along with their M.S.W. AOC courses and electives (32 units). Click HERE for the MPP-MSW MOU and a sample Plan of Study. The second year field education requirement for  of 12 units is completed over the summer.

Students enrolled in this dual degree are required to register and enroll for 12 units during Summer Session this will serve to complete their second year field education requirement for the MSW program.  Tuition for Summer Session is charged per unit and will cost approximately $4,500.

For a copy of the MSW/MPP MOU, please click HERE

For current MSW/MPP students who would like to track their progress in the MPP program, click HERE

Admissions To apply for the joint degree program, students are required to satisfy the regular admissions requirements of each program. Students enrolled either in the MSW or MPP program may apply for admission to the joint degree program in their first year of residence.

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for the MPP application. Because of the highly analytic curriculum, the GRE scores required for the MPP have a higher baseline than for the MSW or (have a similar baseline to the doctoral program in Social Welfare.) In addition, the Test of English Language (TOEFL) is required for international students. See the section on Admissions in this brochure for MPP admissions requirements.

To request an application for the Department of Social Welfare please contact:

Admissions Office UCLA Department of Social Welfare 3250 Public Affairs Building, Box 951656 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1656 310-825-7737 Email: [email protected] Web: www.luskin.ucla.edu

Data Analytics

UCLA Luskin students seeking to strengthen their quantitative skills outside of core classes may earn this certificate as a signal to employers of their further training in quantitative analysis. Although qualitative data analytics is also valuable, this certificate is designed for students focusing on techniques and resources related to quantitative data analytics. For more information, HERE .

Leaders in Sustainability

Graduate students looking for an edge in future careers need look no further than the IoES Leaders in Sustainability graduate certificate. Companies, consumers, and governments across the world increasingly focus on making products, services, operations and lives more sustainable. Leaders in Sustainability gives students the tools to make that happen in a collaborative, action-oriented setting.

The national award-winning certificate is free to UCLA graduate students pursuing degrees in any discipline. By bringing together diverse academic focuses, the program fosters cross-pollination for innovative ideas and solutions. More than 190 students from 24 disciplines participate in Leaders in Sustainability. For more information, HERE .

Global Public Affairs

The Global Public Affairs (“GPA”) certificate program is an interdepartmental academic initiative at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs that provides intellectual preparation to future experts who plan to work within the realm of global public affairs. Certificates are awarded in addition to the graduate degree earned at Luskin.

The GPA certificate program is not an independent, degree-granting program. GPA certificates are awarded by the Office of the Dean of the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs.

There are four cluster areas to choose from:

• Global Environment & Resources
• Global Health & Social Services
• Global Processes & Institution
• Global Urbanization & Regional Development

All cluster courses are coordinated by the GPA Curriculum Coordinator. The Curriculum Coordinator organizes cluster courses and secure agreement from participating faculty to include their course in the cluster. Courses are included in each cluster at the discretion of the GPA Associate Director. For more information, HERE .

To ensure that students have the opportunity to apply what they have learned in the classroom to the real world, as well as to initiate and develop professional contacts in public policy, MPP students are required to participate in a 400-hour field internship with a government agency, nonprofit group, private firm, or other organization approved by their faculty advisor. This internship is traditionally completed during the summer, but many students complete all or part of the 400 hours during the academic year. The internship hours may also be served in several different organizations. Although internships are not assigned, the department and Luskin career services will work with students to find an internship they are able to work in, local or otherwise.

This map indicates internship locations from 2011-2018:

Internship Documents for Students

Master of Public Policy Internship(s) Form  – This online form records the basic contact information about the internship along with the organization and internship description. A form needs to be completed for each internship site, if a student serves the 400 hours in more than one setting.

Internship Agreement Form – This form documents in detail the activities, duties, and responsibilities of the internship and any expected outcomes and deliverables.

Supervisor Evaluation  – At the completion of the internship students must provide the internship supervisor with the Evaluation Form.

The Internship Agreement Form and Supervisor Evaluation Form must be uploaded in the Master of Public Policy Internship(s) Form at the end of the quarter when the student is enrolled in PUB PLC 496 Public Policy Internships course and once they have completed all of their internship hours. The Internship Brochure describes the internship expectations for potential employers, organizations, and agencies.

More information about internships and other resources can be found on the School’s  Career Services  page

Michael S. Dukakis Internship in Public Service

Professor Dukakis spearheaded this privately funded internship program to provide students at UCLA Luskin with first-hand public service experience in government. As power shifts from Washington, D.C., to the state and local level, the need for talented public servants has never been greater. The Michael S. Dukakis Internship in Public Service provides stipends for students serving in non-partisan internships in government, with a special emphasis on California. The focus for this 10-week summer internship is on government settings rather than in non-profits or NGOs. Students who are currently interning or have completed a government internship during the academic year are also eligible if they meet the criteria below.

Internship Practice Pathway

The International Practice Pathway (IPP) of Global Public Affairs (GPA) at Luskin provides financial support for first year students seeking summer internship placements in low and middle-income countries. GPA can assist students with information on potential summer internship placements, including contact information of summer employers, as well as second-year students and Luskin graduates who completed summer internships abroad. Ideally, this program is for students who are interested working in international affairs and/or organizations that are conducting international work. For more information, HERE .

Study Abroad Programs

The Department of Public Policy offers a variety of international exchange study opportunities, including summer programs, internships, international/comparative policy workshops, and international exchange agreements.

The school-wide Global Public Affairs at UCLA Luskin program introduces students to an increasingly interconnected world, where global challenges require global solutions. Students in the International Practice Pathway program facilitates identifying internship and project opportunities abroad.

The Public Policy Department also participates in international exchange programs with the Hertie School in Germany and with the Graduate School of Public Policy (GraSSP) at the University of Tokyo in Japan.

Graduate School of Public Policy (GraSSP), University of Tokyo - Tokyo, Japan

The University of Tokyo is the most prestigious university in Japan. Its Graduate School of Public Policy–GraSSP– recently signed an exchange agreement with Luskin’s Department of Public Policy. Each year we are entitled to send up to three qualified MPP students to GraSPP during the fall quarter. GraSSP has its own distinguished faculty and also draws faculty from the university’s departments of economics, law, and political science. It offers courses in domestic policy areas as well as in international relations and the global economy. Important public officials from Japan and other countries regularly speak at GraSSP.

Many GraSSP courses are taught in English. Some courses end before the holiday break in late December while a few others continue into January. Students will receive a list of courses that are taught in English and end before the break. GraSSP has a student advisor who can help with enrollment and housing. The Tokyo arrival date is TBA. The return to Los Angeles is required to be no later than January 6 th , the day before winter classes begin.

GraSSP is housed in a new building on the lovely Hongo campus. It is in one of the oldest parts of Tokyo, near Ueno Park. Downtown Tokyo is fifteen minutes away. Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is a dynamic and fascinating city with nearly ten million people. It combines traditional and post-modern cultures. There are numerous cultural institutions and an excellent system for public transport. Tokyo is a gateway to Asia.

Exchange students will be enrolled in GraSPP’s international MPP program, the MPP/IP. Its students come from Japan and numerous other parts of the world. GraSSP is located in Japan, but it is a truly global school. It has exchange programs with thirteen other policy schools outside Japan. English is the common language of the MPP/IP program.

Applications for the program are now closed .

Please contact Kevin Franco, [email protected], for more information.

Hertie School - Berlin, Germany

Initiated in 2011, the Luskin School reciprocal exchange program with the Hertie School  in Berlin allows the exchange of up to three graduate students from each institution per year.  The period of exchange is normally in Fall Quarter/Semester. Credits and grades earned at the exchange institution are applied toward the degree requirements at the home institution. Exchange students under this agreement are accorded normal student privileges. Students pay tuition and fees at their home institution, although they will also need to purchase student health insurance at the exchange institution. Students are responsible for travel and living expenses incurred during the exchange program.

Check the  Hertie Course Catalogue  and filter for the most recent Fall semesters to see the courses typically offered at Hertie in the Fall. The upcoming Fall Semester course list is not yet available, but reviewing the past offerings will provide insight into the potential courses that Luskin students may take at the Hertie School. 

Instruction at the Hertie School is in English.

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Investigate the past, present, and future of international politics

Develop an understanding of how the international system and foreign policy shape everyday life

The Department of Political Science at UCLA offers one of the nation’s most prestigious programs in the social sciences.

We are delighted to offer a three-week Summer Institute program on World Politics that is designed specifically for high school students. Students will receive foreign policy briefings from UCLA experts on topics like the Russian invasion of Ukraine, foreign policy in the 2024 US Presidential election, how terrorist organizations work, the politics of immigration, and the role of international law in US courts. Students will also work on group projects that entail writing and presenting reports on critical foreign policy problems and how they can best be addressed. These final presentations will be shared with a public audience in a capstone culminating event.

Students will leave the program with a strong understanding of World Politics, five units of letter grade or pass/no pass college credit to use towards their high school or Bachelor degrees, and a mentor who can attest to their readiness for college-level studies.

For questions about the program, please contact [email protected] .

World Politics Summer Institute Program

Curriculum overview.

Morning lectures will give students an overview of world politics using theoretical perspectives, applied statistical analysis, and case studies. Topics will include: the causes of war, international institutions, violence by nonstate actors, international trade, international law, human rights, and the global environment. Afternoon sessions will allow students to apply their knowledge of world politics to contemporary foreign policy issues.

In the expert-led discussion sessions, students will learn professional skills like:

• the difference between clarifying versus non-clarifying questions 
• how to manage a queue in a professional discussion
• when it is appropriate to jump a queue to consolidate a line of questioning
• professional methods and standards for attributing information to sources (e.g. “Chatham rules” and methods of citation)

While preparing final projects, students will gain professional skills through:

• a comprehensive introduction to university library resources, including academic research databases, archival news resources, off-site storage facilities, interlibrary loans, and discussions with library staff
• writing skills workshops to foster both individual writing skills and writing as a collaborative exercise
• workshops on how to organize a public presentation, how to speak effectively, and how to supplement oral communication with slides

Application Requirements

Application deadline: June 1, 2024 | Enrollment deadline: June 15, 2024

Applications are reviewed and admission to the program is granted on a rolling basis starting February 15 th . Applying at your earliest convenience, prior to June 1 st , is highly recommended.

The program has application requirements for admission. Eligible applicants who successfully submit all requirements will be reviewed and notified via email of an admission decision within 3 weeks.

Applicants are required to provide the following during the online registration process:

• If your school transcript utilizes a different grading system, please submit your transcript as is. If available, please attach a translation/equivalency guide.
• If your school has a translation/equivalency guide, please also include it with your transcript. If you do not have a translation/equivalency guide, please still submit your most up-to-date transcript as is for staff to review.
• Value statement : At the time of registration, ALL applicants will be prompted to submit a few short sentences reflecting on their pursuit of participation in a UCLA Precollege Summer Institute. Please note that students are strongly discouraged from relying on ChatGpt/AI tools for their application responses and are encouraged to submit original and authentic answers.

Commuter-Only Program

The World Politics Summer Institute is a commuter program , there is  NO on-campus housing  available for the World Politics Summer Institute through the institute program or UCLA Summer Sessions. Additionally, please note that only  students aged 17 and older as of June 24th, 2024 are eligible to sign a housing contract, and not all program dates correspond to when contracts are available. Students interested in exploring this option should review information at  UCLA Summer Housing .

Participants of the World Politics Summer Institute must commute to the UCLA campus each day of the program. Specific location information (e.g. classroom) will be provided to enrolled students closer to the start of the program.

Summer Sessions parking permits will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Students have the option to purchase a summer term permit or a daily permit.

Please review the  Transportation and Parking Services web page  and read the “Summer Quarter Parking (All Students)” section for more information on all permit types, including cost.

Coursework & Grading

Political Science 20; 5 units

Grading Basis

Students will receive a letter grade upon completion. However, if you would like to change your grade type to Pass/No Pass (P/NP), please contact your instructor. To receive a “Pass” notation, students must earn a letter grade of C or better. See  University Credit, Grades and Transcripts  for more information about academic credit.

In order to successfully complete the program, students must not have more than  3  excused or unexcused absences.

Scholarships

UCLA Summer Sessions Summer Scholars Support

Qualified students attending grades 9th – 11th in Spring 2024 in the state of California may be eligible for  Summer Scholars Support , a need- and merit-based scholarship offered by the UCLA Summer Sessions Office. Students must be 15 years old by the first day of Summer Sessions 2024 on June 24th in order to participate in a Precollege Summer Institute and/or apply for Summer Scholars Support. A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available to support enrollment in SCIP/eSCIP, one Summer Course, or a Precollege Summer Institute.

Summer 2024 deadline to apply: March 15.

UCLA Political Science Scholarship

POLITICAL SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

The UCLA Department of Political Science offers full or partial, need-based scholarships: POLITICAL SCIENCE Scholarship Application . The award is not intended to cover travel costs and may not cover textbooks or other course materials. The final award amount will reflect the fees of the WORLD POLITICS Summer Institute in which the applicant is enrolled.

IMPORTANT DATES

• February 15: POLITICAL SCIENCE Scholarship Application is available
• April 1: POLITICAL SCIENCE Scholarship Application is due by 5 p.m.
• April 26: Award announcements are emailed at 5 p.m.
• May 1: Students who have been awarded support must confirm acceptance by replying to the award announcement email.

ELIGIBILITY

To apply for the POLITICAL SCIENCE Scholarship, you must meet the following minimum eligibility criteria:

• Enrolled in grades 9 th  – 11 th during Spring 2024
• 14 years of age or older prior to June 24, 2024
• You have not received a POLITICAL SCIENCE Scholarship in the past;
• You will be a continuing high school student in Fall 2024 (seniors graduating in 2024 are not eligible);
• You have a family annual adjusted gross income of $100,00 or less

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Submit the  POLITICAL SCIENCE Scholarship Application  online. The application requires:

• Student Information
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• High School Transcript (does not need to be official)
• Parent/Guardian Information
• Essay Question 1: Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in many ways: problem solving, original and innovative thinking, and artistically, to name a few. Describe how you express your creative side. (2-page limit)
• Essay Question 2 (optional): Please describe any additional information that you have not had the opportunity to share, including financial hardships or obstacles that have impacted you. What steps have you taken to overcome it, and how has it affected your academic achievement? (2-page limit)

Students will need to upload the following to the  POLITICAL SCIENCE Scholarship Application  online:

• *Federal Income Tax Form (1040) of your parent/s or legal guardian/s
• *W-2 Tax Form (if eligible)
• Letter of recommendation from a teacher or school counselor commenting on your ability to successfully complete a rigorous program. Please allow your recommender at least 2 weeks to write a complete letter of support before uploading the letter to the application.

*Before uploading your tax information, please redact social security numbers on the documents.

For questions, please contact us at  [email protected] .

Program Dates:  July 15, 2024 – August 2, 2024

Program Type: Commuter

Program Eligibility: 9th-12th grade in Spring 2024*

Application deadline:  June 1, 2024

Enrollment deadline:  June 15, 2024

*All participants must be at least 15 years of age by the first day of Summer Sessions 2024 on June 24th, no exceptions allowed.

The schedule and syllabus are subject to change. Enrolled students will be given updated materials closer to the program start date.

Fees and Payment Info

The program fee includes the unit fees for the UCLA coursework offered as part of the program and thus varies by UC student status. In addition to the program fee, students are assessed other campus and administrative fees during the summer. This is a summary of fees that commonly apply to the selected student type.

Actual tuition and fees are subject to change by the University of California. Visit the fees, payment, and financial aid section for important disclaimer, as well as more details on fees, payment instructions, and information on delinquency, refunds, and financial aid.

Meet your instructors

The World Politics Summer Institute curriculum is based on materials covered in the department’s undergraduate curriculum. Instructors for the World Politics Summer Institute are graduate students and alumni of the department’s prestigious PhD program.

Please visit  UCLA Department of Political Science  for more information about the Political Science undergraduate and graduate programs.

Leslie Johns

Leslie Johns is a professor of political science and law at UCLA. She is also Associate Director of the  Burkle Center for International Relations .

​Her research focuses on international law, organizations, and political economy.

In 2022, Cambridge University Press published her newest book,  Politics and International Law: Making, Breaking, and Upholding Global Rules .  You can access related news stories on the book’s social media accounts:  @PoliticsIntlLaw  and  @PoliticsIntlLaw.bsky.social .  You can also read the book’s Substack newsletter at: https://politicsintllaw.substack.com

​Her work appears in the  American Political Science Review, International Organization, Journal of Conflict Resolution  and the  Journal of Politics .  Her first book– Strengthening International Courts: The Hidden Costs of Legalization –was published in 2015 by the University of Michigan Press. She received the Michael Wallerstein Award for political economy in 2017.

She is a former term member of the Council on Foreign Relations, and a former research fellow at the Niehaus Center for Globalization and Governance at Princeton University (2012-2013 and 2021-2022).

World Politics Summer Institute FAQ

What prior knowledge do students need of world politics.

Students do not need to have any prior knowledge of Political Science or World Politics to succeed in this Summer Institute. Beginning students will be taught everything they need to know through the core course in World Politics.

What materials are needed for the World Politics Summer Institute?

Students will be required to bring:

• Laptop/tablet
• Textbook: World Politics: Interests, Interactions, Institutions

Still have questions? Check out the general Summer Institutes FAQ.

Transfer Preparation Requirements - Political Science*

Major preparation requirements, required courses – at least three of the following.

• Introduction to political theory
• International relations/world politics
• Introduction to American government/politics
• Introduction to comparative politics
• Politics and strategy
• Diversity and disagreement
• One course in statistics

Note: Only approved statistics courses can satisfy the major requirement. See the ASSIST website.

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* Demand for this major significantly exceeds space available.

* Students are classified as Pre-Political Science until they complete the preparation courses at UCLA.

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