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Welcome to the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at UCLA Samueli. I'm Xiaolin Zhong, serving as department chair and professor. As one of the premier Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering programs nationally and globally, our faculty and students pioneer groundbreaking research across diverse interdisciplinary fields - from spacecraft and rockets to robotics, medical advancements, cutting-edge materials, and sustainable energy solutions.
Our distinguished faculty includes 10 National Academy of Engineering members, representing the highest engineering honor in the United States. What truly sets UCLA's Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering apart is our faculty's commitment to mentoring students in achieving the perfect equilibrium between innovation, academic excellence, adaptability, and teamwork. We prepare our students for a world of relentless technological evolution, equipping them to meet these challenges head-on. Our exceptional students, hailing from across the globe with varied backgrounds, consistently surpass expectations year after year. Our faculty fosters an intellectually stimulating yet flexible environment that values creativity, inclusivity, and academic rigor.
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 scholarship from a university or university-level institution.
IELTS Academic overall band score should be at least 7.0 is the minimum required.
TOEFL score on the paper and pencil test must be at least 560 or at least 87 on the internet-based test.