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What is the cost of living in UCLA for international students?

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UCLA is among the top choices of international students for higher education in the USA. University of California Los Angeles tuition fee & duration vary from programme to program. University of California, Los Angeles cost for UG courses ranges from INR 38.08 L - 42.21 L (first-year tuition fee), and for graduate courses, it ranges from INR 20.96 L - 66.94 L (first-year tuition fee).

Undergraduate Students

The costs of attendance for undergraduate students at University of California Los Angeles during 2025-26 academic year are given as follows:

Cost Component	On-Campus	Off-Campus	Commuter/Remote
University Fees (Tuition + Campus Fees)	USD 15,700 (INR 13.52 L)	USD 15,700 (INR 13.52 L)	USD 15,700 (INR 13.52 L)
Food & Housing	USD 18,960 (INR 16.33 L)	USD 19,888 (INR 17.12 L)	USD 8,968 (INR 7.72 L)
Books, Supplies & Equipment	USD 1,680 (INR 1.45 L)	USD 1,680 (INR 1.45 L)	USD 1,680 (INR 1.45 L)
Transportation	USD 857 (INR 0.74 L)	USD 1,646 (INR 1.42 L)	USD 2,998 (INR 2.58 L)
Personal Expenses	USD 2,361 (INR 2.03 L)	USD 2,481 (INR 2.14 L)	USD 2,686 (INR 2.31 L)
Health Insurance (waivable)	USD 3,579 (INR 3.08 L)	USD 3,579 (INR 3.08 L)	USD 3,579 (INR 3.08 L)
Estimated CA Resident Total Cost	USD 43,137 (INR 37.25 L)	USD 44,974 (INR 38.70 L)	USD 35,611 (INR 30.66 L)
Nonresident Supplemental Tuition (NRST)	USD 37,602 (INR 32.37 L)	USD 37,602 (INR 32.37 L)	USD 37,602 (INR 32.37 L)
Estimated Nonresident Total Cost	USD 80,739 (INR 69.62 L)	USD 82,576 (INR 71.07 L)	USD 73,213 (INR 63.03 L)

Postgraduate Students

The costs of attendance for postgraduate students at University of

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Undergraduate Students

The costs of attendance for undergraduate students at University of California Los Angeles during 2025-26 academic year are given as follows:

Cost Component	On-Campus	Off-Campus	Commuter/Remote
University Fees (Tuition + Campus Fees)	USD 15,700 (INR 13.52 L)	USD 15,700 (INR 13.52 L)	USD 15,700 (INR 13.52 L)
Food & Housing	USD 18,960 (INR 16.33 L)	USD 19,888 (INR 17.12 L)	USD 8,968 (INR 7.72 L)
Books, Supplies & Equipment	USD 1,680 (INR 1.45 L)	USD 1,680 (INR 1.45 L)	USD 1,680 (INR 1.45 L)
Transportation	USD 857 (INR 0.74 L)	USD 1,646 (INR 1.42 L)	USD 2,998 (INR 2.58 L)
Personal Expenses	USD 2,361 (INR 2.03 L)	USD 2,481 (INR 2.14 L)	USD 2,686 (INR 2.31 L)
Health Insurance (waivable)	USD 3,579 (INR 3.08 L)	USD 3,579 (INR 3.08 L)	USD 3,579 (INR 3.08 L)
Estimated CA Resident Total Cost	USD 43,137 (INR 37.25 L)	USD 44,974 (INR 38.70 L)	USD 35,611 (INR 30.66 L)
Nonresident Supplemental Tuition (NRST)	USD 37,602 (INR 32.37 L)	USD 37,602 (INR 32.37 L)	USD 37,602 (INR 32.37 L)
Estimated Nonresident Total Cost	USD 80,739 (INR 69.62 L)	USD 82,576 (INR 71.07 L)	USD 73,213 (INR 63.03 L)

Postgraduate Students

The costs of attendance for postgraduate students at University of California Los Angeles during 2025-26 academic year are given as follows:

Cost Component	USD Amount	INR Equivalent (Lakhs)
University Fees (Tuition + Campus Fees)	USD 14,889	INR 12.82 L
Food & Housing	USD 27,396	INR 23.59 L
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment	USD 1,908	INR 1.64 L
Transportation	USD 3,639	INR 3.13 L
Personal Expenses	USD 3,066	INR 2.64 L
Health Insurance (waivable)	USD 6,882	INR 5.92 L
Estimated CA Resident Total Cost	USD 57,780	INR 49.75 L
Nonresident Supplemental Tuition (NRST)	USD 15,102	INR 13.00 L
Estimated Nonresident Total Cost	USD 72,882	INR 62.75 L

Conversion used USD 1 - INR 86.09

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<p>UCLA is among the top choices of international students for higher education in the USA. University of California Los Angeles tuition fee & duration vary from programme to program. University of California, Los Angeles cost for UG courses ranges from INR 38.08 L - 42.21 L (first-year tuition fee), and for graduate courses, it ranges from INR 20.96 L - 66.94 L (first-year tuition fee).</p><p><strong>Undergraduate Students</strong></p><p>The costs of attendance for undergraduate students at University of California Los Angeles during <strong>2025-26 academic year</strong> are given as follows:</p><table><thead><tr><th>Cost Component</th><th>On-Campus</th><th>Off-Campus</th><th>Commuter/Remote</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>University Fees (Tuition + Campus Fees)</td><td>USD 15,700 (INR 13.52 L)</td><td>USD 15,700 (INR 13.52 L)</td><td>USD 15,700 (INR 13.52 L)</td></tr><tr><td>Food & Housing</td><td>USD 18,960 (INR 16.33 L)</td><td>USD 19,888 (INR 17.12 L)</td><td>USD 8,968 (INR 7.72 L)</td></tr><tr><td>Books, Supplies & Equipment</td><td>USD 1,680 (INR 1.45 L)</td><td>USD 1,680 (INR 1.45 L)</td><td>USD 1,680 (INR 1.45 L)</td></tr><tr><td>Transportation</td><td>USD 857 (INR 0.74 L)</td><td>USD 1,646 (INR 1.42 L)</td><td>USD 2,998 (INR 2.58 L)</td></tr><tr><td>Personal Expenses</td><td>USD 2,361 (INR 2.03 L)</td><td>USD 2,481 (INR 2.14 L)</td><td>USD 2,686 (INR 2.31 L)</td></tr><tr><td>Health Insurance (waivable)</td><td>USD 3,579 (INR 3.08 L)</td><td>USD 3,579 (INR 3.08 L)</td><td>USD 3,579 (INR 3.08 L)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Estimated CA Resident Total Cost</strong></td><td><strong>USD 43,137 (INR 37.25 L)</strong></td><td><strong>USD 44,974 (INR 38.70 L)</strong></td><td><strong>USD 35,611 (INR 30.66 L)</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Nonresident Supplemental Tuition (NRST)</td><td>USD 37,602 (INR 32.37 L)</td><td>USD 37,602 (INR 32.37 L)</td><td>USD 37,602 (INR 32.37 L)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Estimated Nonresident Total Cost</strong></td><td><strong>USD 80,739 (INR 69.62 L)</strong></td><td><strong>USD 82,576 (INR 71.07 L)</strong></td><td><strong>USD 73,213 (INR 63.03 L)</strong></td></tr></tbody></table><h3>Postgraduate Students</h3><p>The costs of attendance for postgraduate students at University of California Los Angeles during 2025-26 academic year are given as follows:</p><table><thead><tr><th>Cost Component</th><th>USD Amount</th><th>INR Equivalent (Lakhs)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>University Fees (Tuition + Campus Fees)</td><td>USD 14,889</td><td>INR 12.82 L</td></tr><tr><td>Food & Housing</td><td>USD 27,396</td><td>INR 23.59 L</td></tr><tr><td>Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment</td><td>USD 1,908</td><td>INR 1.64 L</td></tr><tr><td>Transportation</td><td>USD 3,639</td><td>INR 3.13 L</td></tr><tr><td>Personal Expenses</td><td>USD 3,066</td><td>INR 2.64 L</td></tr><tr><td>Health Insurance (waivable)</td><td>USD 6,882</td><td>INR 5.92 L</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Estimated CA Resident Total Cost</strong></td><td><strong>USD 57,780</strong></td><td><strong>INR 49.75 L</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Nonresident Supplemental Tuition (NRST)</td><td>USD 15,102</td><td>INR 13.00 L</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Estimated Nonresident Total Cost</strong></td><td><strong>USD 72,882</strong></td><td><strong>INR 62.75 L</strong></td></tr></tbody></table><p><em>Conversion used USD 1 - INR 86.09</em></p>

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Answered by

Anushree Sinha | Contributor-Level 10

a year ago

UCLA cost of living for international students is inclusive of accommodation facilities, room and board, transportation, personal expenses and more. For Indian students, the total amount sums upto be around INR 22.4L.

**UCLA Cost of Living for International Students (One academic year)**
Particulars	Cost of Living	Cost in INR
Food & Housing	USD 18,369	INR 15.2L
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment	USD 1,641	INR 1.3L
Transportation	USD 778	INR 64K
Personal	USD 2,226	INR 1.8L
Health Insurance	USD 3,842	INR 3.1L
Loan Fees	USD 117	INR 10K
TOTAL	USD 26,973	INR 22.4L

Conversion Used: 1 USD = INR 83.09

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