UCLA Computer Engineering
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 6% of transfer applicants to UCLA Computer Engineering were admitted (23 of 358). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.94–4.00.
The major preparation UCLA lists for Computer Engineering transfers starts with MATH 31A, MATH 31B and MATH 32A; the full list is below.
UCLA does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UCLA for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major.
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Major Requirements
UCLA Computer Engineering Major Preparation
The courses UCLA lists as Computer Engineering major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UCLA's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division major requirements
Complete all of these
- MATH 31A Differential and Integral Calculus
- MATH 31B Integration and Infinite Series
- MATH 32A Calculus of Several Variables
- MATH 32B Calculus of Several Variables
- MATH 33A Linear Algebra and Applications
- MATH 33B Differential Equations
- MATH 61 Introduction to Discrete Structures
Complete all of these
- PHYSICS 1A Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics
- PHYSICS 1B Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Oscillations, Waves, Electric and Magnetic Fields
- PHYSICS 1C Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electrodynamics, Optics, and Special Relativity
- PHYSICS 4AL Physics Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics
- PHYSICS 4BL Physics Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers: Electricity and Magnetism
Complete 1 of these
- ENGCOMP 3 English Composition, Rhetoric, and Language
- English composition courses
Complete 1 of these
- Computer programming courses: C++ preferred
Complete all of these
- COM SCI 31 Introduction to Computer Science I
- COM SCI 32 Introduction to Computer Science II
- COM SCI 33 Introduction to Computer Organization
- COM SCI 35L Software Construction Laboratory
- COM SCI M51A Logic Design of Digital Systems
- EC ENGR 3 Introduction to Electrical Engineering
- EC ENGR M16 Logic Design of Digital Systems
- EC ENGR 100 Electrical and Electronic Circuits
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UCLA Computer Engineering transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 6% of transfer applicants to UCLA Computer Engineering were admitted (23 of 358). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.94–4.00.
Does UCLA have a Computer Engineering major for transfer students?
Yes. UCLA offers Computer Engineering (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UCLA for Computer Engineering?
UCLA's Computer Engineering major preparation includes MATH 31A, MATH 31B, MATH 32A, MATH 32B, MATH 33A and MATH 33B, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
What GPA do you need to transfer to UCLA for Computer Engineering?
Admitted Computer Engineering transfers to UCLA had GPAs of 3.94–4.00.
Can I use TAG for UCLA Computer Engineering?
UCLA does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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