University of California-Los Angeles

The University of California, Los Angeles is a high-profile institution located in western Los Angeles. With over 3,800 courses in 109 different academic departments, UCLA students enjoy some of the most diverse study opportunities in California.

The school is well-known for its athletic prowess. As of 2017, UCLA varsity teams have captured 113 NCAA championships, and its alumni have earned a total of 261 Olympic medals. UCLA also has a renowned academic pedigree that includes 13 Nobel Prize laureates and 12 Macarthur Fellows. The school is also one of the best colleges in California for pre-med students, with the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center consistently being named one of the top five hospitals in the continental United States.