Full-Time MBA

To be considered for admission, you must hold the equivalent of a four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and submit a completed online application. You may also opt to submit a GMAT, GRE or EA score for consideration. Note that while these tests are not required, they may help strengthen your candidacy. International applicants with a three-year undergraduate degree may be admitted if the Admissions Committee determines that their academic profile and overall application are strong enough. The TOEFL or IELTS is also required for the majority of international applicants.

For more information, please visit our Admissions Requirements page.

The application is available from August 1, 2022, through April 12, 2023, with  three application rounds to choose from. Completed applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on the deadline date to be evaluated in that round.

Applications are completed and submitted online only. The application fee is $200.

Please note that our primary means of communication will always be email. Email address changes can only be made directly by applicants via the Change Email Address link at the bottom of the Status Page screen. Changes to a telephone number or mailing address may be submitted via this form.

You will be notified of our decision via email by the appropriate decision release date for the round in which you applied.

The Admissions Committee selects a diverse community of students who will succeed in managerial leadership and bring unique contributions to enrich UCLA Anderson. The committee carefully evaluates biographical and academic background information; your quantitative and analytical skills which are often demonstrated though the GMAT/GRE/EA scores and, for most international applicants, TOEFL/IELTS score; achievements, awards and honors; employment history; letters of recommendation; essay(s); and college and community involvement, especially where you have served in leadership capacities.

strongly encouraged to use the space provided in the application to provide supportive information to the committee. We recommend highlighting your experiences that indicate your analytical and quantitative strength and readiness for the rigors of the MBA program.

At-home test-taking options are now available for some exams in select regions. Please visit the testing agency's website for more information. We will accept most scores from at-home exams, and they will be evaluated in the same way as exams taken at test centers, except for the TOEFL TIP Plus Solution for China and the IELTS Indicator, which are currently under review by UCLA’s Graduate Division office. Please contact the MBA Admissions office if you have additional questions.

No. Many factors are considered in the decision process. Admissions decisions are made holistically, and not solely on the basis of grades and test scores. However, reviewing our average GPAs, GMAT or GRE test scores within our most recent class profile may give you a better picture of what stats make successful applicants. If your scores do not fall near our admitted ranges or you do not feel they properly reflects your ability, we recommend that you consider retaking the test.

The GMAT is a computer-adaptive test (CAT) that is administered frequently throughout the year at approximately 400 computer-based testing locations around the world. To make testing arrangements, visit www.mba.com and please note that the GMAT code for UCLA Anderson School of Management is 2NZ-2F-24.

While test scores provide an additional, relevant data point for the admissions committee to consider, a test score is not required. Applicants are given the option to apply for the Full-Time MBA program without submitting a GMAT, GRE, or EA. It is up to the applicant to decide if they want to apply with or without test scores. Please note that for some candidates without a quantitative background, a strong test score can strengthen their candidacy. 

If you choose not to submit a test score, you will need to adequately demonstrate how your academic and professional experiences have properly prepared you for the rigors of the program. You must submit an essay that provides evidence of your MBA readiness to support your case of applying without a test score. We will look closely at your past accomplishments, including but not limited to:

• Undergraduate or graduate record, especially in analytical or quantitative courses
• Post-undergraduate, full-time work experience in an analytical or quantitative function
• Professional certifications, such as CPA, CFA, or international equivalent
• Performance on an expired GMAT or GRE

Candidates demonstrating multiple academic and/or professional accomplishments as listed above are more likely to be granted admission without a test score.

TOEFL or IELTS scores are required of all applicants EXCEPT those from a select list of countries. For more information, please refer to UCLA Graduate Division Office English requirements.

Applicants who were educated in countries where English is not the primary spoken language of daily life are required to take the TOEFL or IELTS, no matter the language used at their school.  This includes applicants with degrees from multilingual countries such as India, Nigeria and Pakistan.  

Please note that work experience in English is not sufficient for a TOEFL/IELTS waiver. For more information about the TOEFL, visit www.ets.org/toefl or, for the IELTS, visit www.ielts.org.

Almost all admits score over 100 on the TOEFL IBT, 610 on the TOEFL paper-based test, or 7.0 overall on the IELTS. For more information about the TOEFL, visit www.ets.org/toefl or, for the IELTS, visit www.ielts.org.

Fellowship support is available to exceptional admitted applicants. Last year, approximately 40 percent of the incoming class received fellowships. Second-year students also are offered fellowships based on academic performance and leadership activities in the first year. Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant positions also can significantly supplement student budgets, along with student loans. For more information, contact the UCLA Anderson Financial Aid office at (310) 825-2746 or 825-0629, or visit our financial aid website.

We offer a private loan through Eli Lilly Credit Union. No co-signer is required. We also have various outside aid for which you can apply. For more information, please visit our financing website.

All admitted students are automatically considered for fellowships. No separate application is needed.

Visit our International Applicants page.

No, you are evaluated in the context of your own country's school system. Grades are never converted to the U.S. 4.0 scale.

Upload a complete transcript and degree certificate or diploma in the native language of the country in which your degree was earned, as well as a certified translation in English. The degree certificate or diploma should show the exact degree received and date awarded. To facilitate our evaluation of your degree(s), you may choose to supply a credential evaluation report from World Education Services.

Yes.

TOEFL or IELTS scores are required of all applicants EXCEPT those from a select list of countries. For more information, please refer to UCLA Graduate Division Office English requirements. Please note that work experience in English is not sufficient for a TOEFL/IELTS waiver; the key factor is being educated in English. For more information about the TOEFL, visit www.ets.org/toefl or, for the IELTS, visit www.ielts.org

Yes, we offer the following financial aid options:
 

1. UCLA Anderson Fellowships: All admitted students are considered for fellowships based on the overall strength of their admission application. No separate application is necessary.
2. Private loans: We offer a private loan through Eli Lilly Credit Union. No co-signer is required.
3. We also have various outside aid for which you can apply. For more information, please visit our financing website.

Yes, upon admission, UCLA Anderson works with newly admitted students to obtain a visa from the U.S. government. Almost all international students get an F-1 visa. Students sponsored by an organization or firm may get a J-1 visa instead. For information regarding student visa information, please consult the Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars.

It is normal in the admission process for some candidates to be placed on the waitlist. This gives the Admissions Committee additional time to evaluate more applications and assess which candidates would fit best into the overall balance and class size that we are aiming to achieve. 

If your application status indicates that you have been placed on our waitlist, you will remain on the waitlist until a final decision is made on your application (or until you request that your application be withdrawn). Waitlisted candidates are reconsidered for admission on a regular basis as the emerging context of the new class becomes clearer. When each application round's decisions are released, applicants on the waitlist receive a status update too. Those who are still on the waitlist when Round 3 ends in May can decide at that time if they want to stay on the waitlist during the summer, in case space opens up in the class before August.
 

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot give individualized feedback to waitlisted applicants. Chances of being admitted off the waitlist are difficult to predict since the number of students admitted from the waitlist varies from year to year depending on the size and strength of the application pool, the number of admits who enroll and other factors.
 

Waitlisted candidates may submit updates to their application anytime by filling out the Waitlist Interest Form.  We ask that you use your best judgment and discretion in submitting additional information that is relevant to your application. Some examples include (but are not limited to) updated GMAT/GRE/TOEFL/IELTS scores, promotions at work and recent extracurricular accomplishments.

Before submitting additional information, please remember that every interaction we have with you can be a data point on your file, so make sure your communications are meaningful and add value to your profile. Quality of information is more important than quantity.

We thank you for your continued interest in UCLA Anderson!