Divisions

Five Divisions

One college

The UCLA College of Letters and Science is the academic heart of the university.

We are home to more than three-quarters of UCLA’s undergraduates and four academic divisions: Humanities, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences and Social Sciences. A fifth division, Undergraduate Education, serves as the campus driver of excellence and innovation in the undergraduate experience.

You belong here, where the world’s brightest faculty and students work side by side to bring new knowledge to light and solve the urgent problems of our time for the benefit of all.

Learn more below!

Humanities

We believe that to study the humanities is to deeply explore the human condition and to traverse the long history of humanity.

Life Sciences

UCLA Life Sciences builds the foundations for healthier, happier living through research, training and education.

 
Social Sciences

Our diverse array of majors is designed to ignite your passion, fuel your curiosity and prepare you for a future of impact.

Physical Sciences

We look for answers to satisfy human curiosity that range from pure and applied mathematics to the knowledge that helps improve the quality of our lives and gives an edge to our economy.

 
Undergraduate Education

Through community engagement, advising, mentoring and comprehensive support services, we empower students to contribute meaningfully to our global society.