WELCOME to the Department of Geography at UCLA. Established in 1911, the Department of Geography consistently ranks among the top departments in the United States. Recognized internationally as a leader in research and education in both physical and human geography, the Department offers undergraduate degrees (B.A.) in Geography and Environmental Studies, and graduate degrees (M.A., Ph.D.) in Geography.
Gregory S. OkinChair, Department of Geography

Highly Cited Researchers 2019
Professor Dennis Lettenmaier listed as one of the Highly Cited…

AAG Announces 2020 Class of AAG Fellows
The American Association of Geographers announces their 2020…

Professor Sheppard receives Distinguished Teaching Award
von Humboldt chair and Professor Eric Sheppard received UCLA's…

Professor Glen MacDonald elected Royal Society of Canada Fellow
Distinguished Professor and John Muir Memorial Chair Glen MacDonald…

Professor C. Cindy Fan awarded honorary degree from University of Bristol
Professor C. Cindy Fan awarded an Honorary Degree Doctor…

NASA Awards Universities Funding That May Support Moon to Mars
The UCLA Geography Department, through Professor Marilyn Raphael's…