UCLA, officially the University of California, Los Angeles, is a public land-grant research university located in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Its campus spans 419 acres in the western part of Los Angeles, situated just south of Sunset Boulevard and north of the Westwood shopping district. UCLA is considered a "Dream College" by both students and parents.
UCLA is known for its academic strength across a wide range of disciplines. It offers 337 undergraduate and graduate degree programs and is divided into the College of Letters and Science and 12 professional schools. Notable programs include psychology, biology, political science, economics, and engineering. UCLA's School of Theater, Film and Television is a leading program worldwide, owing to its proximity to Hollywood. UCLA's student-athletes, known as the Bruins, compete in the Big Ten Conference and have won 125 NCAA team championships.
Key attractions and features of UCLA include its architecture, green spaces, and proximity to Los Angeles-area attractions. The campus features buildings designed by architects such as A. Quincy Jones, William Pereira, and I.M. Pei. Recent developments include the construction of a 19-story student housing tower set to open by 2030. In 2022, UCLA partnered with the Tongva people for the caretaking and landscaping of areas on campus. However, recent changes to student housing, such as increasing the occupancy of some apartments, have sparked concerns among students, leading some to seek private housing options.
