UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs
At the convergence of the fields of social work, urban planning, and policymaking, UCLA Luskin identifies and develops emerging areas of research and teaching, cultivating leaders and change agents who advance solutions to society’s most pressing problems.
Find Your Program
Explore UCLA Luskin’s undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs and find the path that fits your goals.
Prepare to analyze complex public issues and develop policies that improve communities and institutions.
Develop the expertise to lead responsible real estate development and create lasting economic and community value.
Advance individual and community well-being through social work practice, policy, research, and leadership.
Help shape more equitable, sustainable, and resilient communities through planning, research, and public engagement.
Develop an interdisciplinary understanding of public challenges while building the analytical, leadership, and communication skills to help address them.
By the Numbers
Public University
UCLA is ranked #2 in the nation for public universities by U.S. News & World Report (2026).
Distinguished Faculty
Including two members of the National Academy of Sciences and scholars recognized among the world’s most influential researchers.
Research Centers
A dynamic hub for cutting-edge research across a broad spectrum of issues, with opportunities for students to engage in research, events, and public dialogue.
Our Stories
MPP student's internship "reinforced my desire to advocate for feminist causes ... so that all women have a voice in shaping their own futures"
Currently interim dean, she will begin her permanent tenure June 1.
Part of a $33 million campuswide investment from Ballmer Group, the funds will address critical workforce shortages
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Why UCLA Luskin?
Interdisciplinary Expertise, Real-World Impact
Learn from leading scholars and practitioners across public policy, social welfare, urban planning, and real estate development.
UCLA Luskin brings disciplines together to tackle complex public challenges and prepare students to turn research, ideas, and evidence into meaningful change.
A Diverse Community in a Global Hub
Join a passionate cohort of bright, diverse advocates from around the world. Based in Los Angeles — arguably the most dynamic region for social action — our students bring backgrounds in sociology, psychology, and public service to tackle the demographics and challenges of a changing nation.
Lifelong Professional Network
In addition to joining UCLA’s global network of more than 450,000 alumni, you’ll become part of a community of more than 10,000 UCLA Luskin alumni making a difference across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
Together, these communities offer powerful opportunities for mentorship, professional connections, and lifelong collaboration.