2026-2027 Admission Requirements for the Graduate Major in Master of Real Estate Development

Admissions Requirements for the Graduate Major in Master of Real Estate Development


APPLYING

After exploring options and choosing a specific program, follow the steps on our University’s graduate application process:

Deadlines to apply

Round 1 - November 15; Round 2 - January 15; Round 3 - March 1

Admission Limited to

Fall

Exams & GRE Types

GRE: Optional

Letters of Recommendation

3

UCLA-Wide Graduate Admissions Requirements

Degree-Specific Admissions Requirements

In addition to the University's minimum requirements and those listed above, all applicants are expected to submit a statement of purpose and all supplemental materials as outlined on the Master of Real Estate Development (MRED) Application Checklist, available on the Luskin School website.

The statement of purpose (consult the prompt on the MRED Application Checklist), letters of recommendation (at least one academic letter from a faculty member who has taught the applicant, if still relevant; other letters should be from a direct supervisor of the applicant's work), grade-point averages, GRE scores, and resume of relevant planning-related experience are all required. These items are all evaluated in the review process. Applicants must submit unofficial transcripts from each institution attended, and official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions.

Applications cannot be reviewed until all of the above items are received.

For applicants who do not meet the University's English language requirement, the department expects a score of at least 600 (paper-based test) or 100 (internet-based test) on the TOEFL, or an overall band score of at least 7.0 on the IELTS.

Undergraduate preparation in college algebra and microeconomics is recommended prior to enrolling in the MRED program. Before enrolling in the program, students must demonstrate the ability to master skills in quantitative methods. This requirement can be met by a grade of B+ or better in a college mathematics course (minimum level: College Algebra), a minimum quantitative GRE percentile rank of 56, or satisfactory completion of a three-week preparatory Math Camp offered by the Urban Planning department, prior to the beginning of the Fall Quarter.

Video Question: please submit a personal video (max 2 minutes) addressing the following two questions: a) what drives your interests in real estate? b) what do you see yourself doing after you graduate from the MRED program? Please do not read your responses (i.e. speak naturally, as we are interested in both your responses and how you present yourself, as this is an opportunity to give us insights into your personality). File may be no larger than 5GB, and the following file types are supported: .3g2, .3gp, .avi, .m2v, .m4v, .mkv, .mov, .mpeg, .mpg, .mp4, .mxf, .webm, .wmv.

Program Name

Master of Real Estate Development

Leading to the
degree of

Master of Real Estate Development (MRED)

Major Code

00JS

Address

3250 Public Affairs Building
Box 951656
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1656

Phone

(310) 825-4025

Email

mred@luskin.ucla.edu

Website

luskin.ucla.edu/mred