Studying in Los Angeles
California, United States
Los Angeles is the second-largest US city, the centre of the global entertainment industry, and home to top research universities. It offers year-round sunshine, beaches, and a vast, diverse, and car-dependent urban sprawl.
Universities and major institutes
- University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
- University of Southern California (USC)
- California Institute of Technology (Caltech, Pasadena)
- Cal State campuses across the region
Cost of living
LA is expensive, with costs driven by housing and the need for a car or long transit commutes. A room in a shared apartment typically runs $900–$1,800 per month.
Neighbourhoods for students
- Westwood — UCLA’s home neighbourhood.
- University Park / DTLA — around USC.
- Pasadena — Caltech, leafy and historic.
- Koreatown / Mid-City — central and relatively affordable.
Institutions in Los Angeles
University of California, Los Angeles
A major public research university in West Los Angeles, known for its film, sciences, and athletics programmes.
University of Southern California
A large private research university near downtown Los Angeles, well known for its film school, business programmes, and alumni network.
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