How can I apply for scholarships at UCLA USA?
Indian students usually cannot apply for need-based financial aid at the university. These are only limited to students from the US.
They can be considered for merit-based scholarships, however. For UCLA merit scholarships, the student's admission application itself is enough.
For external financial a
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UCLA is considered by many as a Public Ivy. It is one of the best public universities in USA and globally. Listed below are some key aspects in which UCLA is better than most Ivy League universities.
- As a public institute, it is far more affordable compared to most universities in the Ivy League
- UCLA
The University of California QS Ranking 2026 is #46 in the world. For the 3rd straight year, it maintained its spot among the best global universities.
Mentioned below is how it performed as part of the QS Rankings in recent years.
| Year | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| QS World Rank | #46 | #42 | #29 |
Yes, students earn six figure salary after graduating from UCLA. There are many roles that pay students above USD 100,000 a year, across the IT and Business sectors.
Listed below are some of the best paying jobs in California.
| Role | Salary Range | Average Graduate Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 118 K-USD 195 K | USD 156,727 |
| Software Engineer | USD 83 K-USD 166 K | USD 121,285 |
| Mechanical Engineer | USD 72 K-USD 137 K | USD 95,565 |
| Project Manager | USD 64 K-INR 139 K | USD 93,034 |
| HR Manager | USD 67 K-USD 117 K | USD 88,006 |
Source: Payscale
UCLA provides students access to its Handshake platform, that lists internships and job opportunities for UCLA students only. The platform can also be used to attend career fairs and community meetups.
Students can also explore company websites, job portals like LinkedIn and Indeed, or use refer
F-1 visa students can work 20 hours per week in the US during the academic session. The work hour limit is 40 hours per week in semester breaks.
Teaching Assistantships, Library Assistants, and Cafes are some popular part-time job options for Indian students in California.
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