University of California, Irvine

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) is a public research university founded in 1965, located in Irvine, Orange County. UCI enrolls approximately 36,000 students and is consistently ranked among the top 10 public universities in the United States for social mobility, research innovation, and sustainability. The university has 5 Nobel laureates, is particularly renowned for its computer science, health sciences, and arts programs, and operates one of the leading academic medical centers in Southern California.

Schools and Colleges

• Donald Bren School of ICS — Top-ranked CS and informatics
• School of Medicine / UCI Health — Leading OC medical school and hospital
• Paul Merage School of Business — Business and innovation programs
• The Henry Samueli School of Engineering — Engineering programs
• School of Law — Public interest and international law focus

How to Apply

• Application: UC Application
• Test Scores: Test-free (UC policy)
• Acceptance Rate: ~26%
• In-State Tuition: ~$13,727 | Out-of-State: ~$43,481

Key Deadlines

• Application Window: November 1–30