UCLA

What UCLA does

UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles) is a public research university founded in 1919 and part of the University of California system, governed by The Regents of the University of California under Chancellor Julio Frenk. It serves approximately 45,000 undergraduate and graduate students across 125+ majors, supported by 65,000+ employees including faculty, staff, and healthcare workers. The institution operates three core operating subsidiaries: UCLA Health (a top-10 national medical system anchored by Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center), UCLA Athletics/UCLA Bruins (a 24-sport NCAA Division I program now competing in the Big Ten Conference), and UCLA Extension (continuing education).

UCLA's research portfolio spans quantum computing, semiconductor/microelectronics, life sciences, healthcare, and climate science. Notable proprietary research outputs include the AD-NP1 monoclonal antibody for kidney repair, a broad-spectrum antiviral nasal spray in Phase I trials (ARPA-H funded), the E2F3 synthetic lethality approach for small cell neuroendocrine cancers, the LA RESET Tool for energy electrification modeling, and the annual Hollywood Diversity Report. Core research infrastructure includes the Nanofabrication Laboratory and California NanoSystems Institute, the Jeffrey P. Cunard Center for Global Antiquity, and the newly established UCLA Center for AI Hardware Innovation (a $125M, five-year hub co-funded by Meta and Broadcom).

UCLA's revenue model is multi-stream: tuition and fees (in-state ~$13K-$15K, out-of-state ~$40K-$45K annually), federal and state research grants (NIH, NSF, DOE, DOD; over $1 billion in annual research expenditures), UCLA Health patient care revenue, athletic revenue (ticket sales, media rights, sponsorships), and philanthropy. Distribution channels include traditional academic admissions, UCLA Health facilities across Los Angeles, UCLA Extension continuing education, and athletic recruiting. Marketing spans a newsroom, magazine, and broad social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, TikTok, Threads). UCLA is not a traditional investable equity but functions as a large-scale institutional research and education enterprise with significant industry partnership and federal funding exposure.

Name

UCLA

Legal name

University of California, Los Angeles

Website

https://ucla.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

UCLA is a public research university serving ~45,000 students and operating UCLA Health, UCLA Athletics (Big Ten Conference), and UCLA Extension. It generates revenue from tuition, federal research grants exceeding $1B annually, healthcare services, and philanthropy, with notable industry partnerships in AI hardware and semiconductors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education and Research

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Comprehensive Graduate & Professional Schools (EDAHAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI), STEM-Focused Public Research Universities (EDAHAAAE)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Academic research programs
• Healthcare services
• Clinical medical care
• Athletic programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate tuition, including out-of-state and international student fees, as well as various campus fees
2. Research Grants and Contracts: Federal and state funding from NIH, NSF, DOE, DOD and private foundations for scientific research
3. Healthcare Services: UCLA Health system generates revenue through patient care, hospital services, and medical procedures
4. Athletic Revenue: Ticket sales, media rights, sponsorships, and donations related to UCLA's 24-sport athletic program
5. Philanthropy and Donations: Private donations from alumni and supporters through UCLA's development office
6. Premium Seat Sales: Courtside 'Hollywood Seats' at Pauley Pavilion generating approximately $2 million in annual revenue plus naming rights

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

UCLA is a public research university delivering undergraduate and graduate degree programs across 125+ majors, conducting sponsored scientific research, providing patient care through the UCLA Health system, and operating a 24-sport NCAA Division I athletic program. Its offerings span degree-granting academic programs, professional schools, healthcare services at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, continuing education through UCLA Extension, and major research initiatives in AI hardware, quantum computing, semiconductors, life sciences, and therapeutics.

Product overview

UCLA operates as a research university with technology offerings primarily in the form of research centers, educational programs, healthcare services, and analytical tools. The UCLA Center for AI Hardware Innovation ($125M, Meta/Broadcom partnership) and the NNME Southwest Semiconductor Workforce Consortium represent major research infrastructure initiatives. UCLA's technology portfolio includes the LA RESET Tool (energy modeling), the annual Quantum Device Design Workshop (quantum computing education), and various healthcare research programs including telemedicine services, digital therapy research, and therapeutic candidates like AD-NP1 for kidney repair and PP405 for hair loss. The institution also produces research publications including the annual Hollywood Diversity Report. These offerings are interconnected through UCLA's research mission, with the semiconductor consortium and quantum workshop feeding into AI hardware research, and healthcare programs spanning clinical services to drug development pipelines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UCLA Health: The clinical enterprise of UCLA, including the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and other healthcare facilities
• UCLA Bruins

Products and services

• UCLA Center for AI Hardware Innovation A $125 million, five-year industry-academia research hub co-funded by Meta and Broadcom that integrates chip design, software, manufacturing, equipment, and materials research to advance AI-focused chip development and strengthen the U.S. semiconductor supply chain.
• NNME Southwest Semiconductor Workforce Consortium A five-state regional workforce development consortium designated by the Arizona Commerce Authority, through which UCLA delivers industry-aligned curriculum and laboratory training via the Nanofabrication Laboratory and California NanoSystems Institute for semiconductor manufacturing.
• Quantum Device Design Workshop An annual hands-on educational workshop delivering four days of instruction in superconducting qubit design, coupler design, noise mitigation, materials considerations, and quantum error correction for graduate students and advanced undergraduates, sponsored by Google, NVIDIA, Rigetti, Qblox, Zurich Instruments, and Quantum Machines.
• LA RESET Tool An interactive online mapping platform built by UCLA's California Center for Sustainable Communities and Luskin Center for Innovation for LADWP that projects how home electrification would affect household energy bills across Los Angeles households through 2045.
• AD-NP1 Kidney Repair Therapeutic Candidate A monoclonal antibody originally developed to repair heart tissue post-myocardial infarction, found by UCLA scientists to accelerate kidney regeneration by inhibiting the ENPP1 protein, reducing fibrotic scarring and improving kidney function in preclinical studies.
• UCLA Health Telemedicine Services UCLA Health's telemedicine platform providing virtual medical consultations and remote care delivery across the UCLA Health system.
• PP405 Hair Loss Agent A UCLA-developed hair loss therapeutic agent in phase 3 trials, presented at the 2026 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting.
• Broad-Spectrum Antiviral Nasal Spray A nasal spray developed by UCLA virologists using synthetic carbohydrate receptors that bind to viral surface molecules, preventing infection across coronaviruses, Ebola, Nipah, Hendra, and Marburg viruses.
• Free Digital AAPI History Textbook A free digital textbook on Asian American and Pacific Islander history produced by UCLA's Asian American Studies Center with contributions from 100 curriculum developers and illustrators, launched on May 9, 2026.
• Undergraduate Degree Programs Bachelor's degree programs across 125+ majors in liberal arts, sciences, engineering, arts, and professional fields, enrolling approximately 10,300 undergraduates per incoming class.
• Graduate and Professional Degree Programs Master's, doctoral, and professional degree programs (including MD, JD, and MBA) across UCLA's graduate and professional schools.
• UCLA Health Patient Care Services Comprehensive patient care services delivered through Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and outpatient clinics throughout Los Angeles, including hospital services, medical procedures, clinical trials, and preventive health programs.
• UCLA Extension Continuing Education Continuing education, professional development courses, certificate programs, and summer sessions offered to working professionals and community learners.

Quantifiable outcome

• UCLA ranked #1 public university for 8 consecutive years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

AI capability6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• GooglecoreTechnology or Integration · 15 June 2026Google is a sponsor of the 2026 Quantum Device Design Workshop at UCLA, along with other technology companies, supporting hands-on instruction in superconducting qubit design and simulation.
• NVIDIAcoreTechnology or Integration · 15 June 2026NVIDIA sponsors the Quantum Device Design Workshop at UCLA, contributing to quantum computing education and research initiatives.
• Athletes Unlimited Softball LeaguecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 June 2026UCLA has 12 former Bruins competing across six AUSL teams, with four additional alumni serving as coaches or GMs. League received $10 million donation from MLB to become the 'MLB of softball'.
• NNME SouthwestcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2026UCLA joined NNME Southwest, a five-state regional consortium designated by Arizona Commerce Authority, to expand industry-aligned education and hands-on training in semiconductor manufacturing through the Nanofabrication Laboratory and California NanoSystems Institute.
• Meta PlatformsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2026Meta committed $125 million over five years to establish the UCLA Center for AI Hardware Innovation, focused on AI chip research, semiconductor architectures, energy-efficient computing, and advanced system design for training large language models.
• BroadcomflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2026Broadcom committed $125 million to the UCLA Center for AI Hardware Innovation to accelerate AI-focused chip development and strengthen the U.S. supply chain through integrated chip design, software, manufacturing, equipment, and materials research.
• Applied MaterialscoreTechnology or Integration · 22 May 2026Applied Materials joined the EPIC platform as innovation partner to accelerate advanced chip packaging for next-generation AI systems as part of the UCLA semiconductor hub.
• TORL BioTherapeuticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2026TORL operates through a strategic partnership with UCLA's Slamon Research Lab for biologics-based drug development, with lead program ixotatug vedotin receiving FDA Fast Track Designation.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley): The flagship of the University of California system and UCLA's closest institutional sibling; competes directly for the same applicant pool, faculty, research grants, and Big Ten exposure with overlapping professional schools and STEM strength.
• University of Michigan: A fellow Big Ten public research university of comparable scale with top-10 research expenditures, elite athletics, and a comprehensive medical center; competes head-to-head with UCLA for students, faculty, and federal research funding.
• University of Southern California (USC): A Los Angeles-area peer university with comparable size, elite athletics (now Big Ten alongside UCLA), a major academic medical center, and overlapping research portfolio; competes directly for the same regional talent and donor base.
• Ohio State University: A Big Ten peer with comparable enrollment, top-10 research expenditures, a comprehensive medical center, and major Division I athletics; competes for the same Big Ten media rights and conference-level athletic revenue.
• University of Texas at Austin: A top-tier public research university of similar scale with strong STEM and engineering programs, comparable federal research funding, and elite athletics; competes for out-of-state applicants and industry-sponsored research.
• University of Washington: A fellow Big Ten and West Coast public research university with major medical and computer science programs; competes for tech industry partnerships, faculty, and research funding in overlapping fields.

Broad incumbents

• Stanford University: A private West Coast research university with comparable research expenditures, semiconductor and AI research, and an academic medical center; competes with UCLA for faculty, federal grants, and Bay Area/SoCal industry partnerships.
• Duke University: A private research university with an elite academic medical center and Division I athletics; competes with UCLA for top applicants, faculty, biomedical industry partnerships, and federal research funding.
• Johns Hopkins University: The nation's largest academic research recipient by volume with Johns Hopkins Medicine; a benchmark peer for UCLA's research expenditure scale, biomedical pipeline, and federal funding concentration.

Emerging players

• California Institute of Technology (Caltech): A smaller STEM-focused California research institution with deep quantum computing and semiconductor research; overlaps with UCLA's quantum device and nanofabrication initiatives and competes for similar federal and industry research dollars.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ucla
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/UCLA
• Facebookfacebook.com/UCLA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ucla
• Instagraminstagram.com/ucla

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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