UCLA International Development Studies
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 32% of transfer applicants to UCLA International Development Studies were admitted (16 of 50). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.80–3.98.
The major preparation UCLA lists for International Development Studies transfers starts with INTL DV 1, ECON 1 and ECON 2; 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 (published as Pre International Development Studies).
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Major Requirements
UCLA International Development Studies Major Preparation
The courses UCLA lists as International Development Studies 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.
International studies
Required
- INTL DV 1 Introduction to International Development Studies
Economics, geography, public affairs
Complete 1 of these
- ECON 1 Principles of Economics(Microeconomics)
- ECON 2 Principles of Economics(Macroeconomics)
- GEOG 4 Globalization: Regional Development and World Economy
- PUB AFF 30 Comparative Analysis of Wealth, Policy, and Power
- PUB AFF 40 Microeconomics for Public Affairs
Methodology courses
Complete 1 of these
- ECON 41 Probability and Statistics for Economists
- EDUC 35 Introduction to Inquiry and Research in Education
- HIST 96W Introduction to Historical Practice
- POL SCI 6 Introduction to Data Analysis
- PUB AFF 60 Using Data to Learn about Society: Introduction to Empirical Research and Statistics
- SOCIOL 20 Introduction to Sociological Research Methods
- STATS 10 Introduction to Statistical Reasoning and STATS 12 Introduction to Statistical Methods for Geography and Environmental Studies
Social sciences/area studies
Complete 3 of these options
- ANTHRO 3 CULTURE AND SOCIETY
- GENDER 10 Introduction to Gender Studies
- SOCIOL 1 Introductory Sociology
- GEOG 3 Cultural Geography · GEOG 5 People and Earth's Ecosystems · GEOG 6 World Regions: Concepts and Contemporary Issues
- GLBL ST 1 Introduction to Globalization · I A STD 1 Introduction to International and Area Studies · I A STD 31 Introduction to Southeast Asia · I A STD 33 Introduction to East Asia · I A STD 50 Introduction to Latin America
- HIST 8A Colonial Latin America · HIST 8B Modern Latin America · HIST 8C Contemporary Latin American Film and Culture · HIST 9A Introduction to Asian Civilizations: History of India · HIST 9D Introduction to Asian Civilizations: History of Middle East · HIST 10B History of Africa, 1800 to Present · HIST 11B History of China, circa 1000 to 2000 · HIST 12B Inequality: History of Neoliberalism · HIST 12C Inequality: Global History of Anti-Colonial Thought and Struggle · HIST 22 Contemporary World History, 1760 to Present
- POL SCI 20 World Politics · POL SCI 50 Introduction to Comparative Politics
- COM LIT 4DW Literature and Writing: Great Books from World at Large · SPAN 44 Latin American Cultures
Required
- Demonstrated Proficiency in one modern foreign language equivalent to Level Six
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UCLA International Development Studies transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 32% of transfer applicants to UCLA International Development Studies were admitted (16 of 50). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.80–3.98.
Does UCLA have an International Development Studies major for transfer students?
Yes. UCLA offers International Development Studies (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UCLA for International Development Studies?
UCLA's International Development Studies major preparation includes INTL DV 1, ECON 1, ECON 2, GEOG 4, PUB AFF 30 and PUB AFF 40, 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 International Development Studies?
Admitted International Development Studies transfers to UCLA had GPAs of 3.80–3.98.
Can I use TAG for UCLA International Development Studies?
UCLA does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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