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Irvine, California, United States
Master's Programmes
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (13)
- M.Sc. Biological Sciences
- M.Sc. Biotechnology Management
- MSBTM Biotechnology Management
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- M.Sc. Genetic Counseling
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- M.Sc. Physics
- M.Sc. Statistics
Engineering & Technology (11)
- M.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- MSBTM Biotechnology Management
- M.Sc. Civil Engineering
- M.Sc. Engineering Management
Arts, Design & Architecture (8)
Computer Science & IT (5)
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- M.Sc. Informatics
- M.Sc. Networked Systems
- M.Sc. Software Engineering
Medicine & Health (5)
- M.Sc. Epidemiology
- M.Sc. Nursing Science
- M.P.H. Public Health
Social Sciences (5)
Education & Training (4)
Humanities (4)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (3)
- M.Sc. Earth System Science
- M.U.R.P. Urban and Regional Planning
Business & Management (1)
Law (1)
- M.A.S. Criminology, Law and Society
About
History
On a brilliant day in 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson stepped from a helicopter into an undeveloped Irvine Ranch meadow and dedicated the land that would become UCI. The founding administration and faculty established traditions of rigorous academics, progressive research, interdisciplinary teaching and independent thinking.
Education
Through our fully accredited English Language programs, students can drastically improve their English skills, focus on learning to apply effective communication techniques in business situations, or advance their English conversation skills and knowledge of American culture. In our Accelerated Certificate Programs, post-graduate professionals can broaden their knowledge and expertise in their field by taking these 3-month courses taught by instructors who are practicing professionals in their industry. Our International Undergraduate Preparation Program (IUPP) and International Graduate Studies Preparation Program (IGSPP) equip students with the skills to be admitted to and succeed in their degree programs.
Research
The University of California, Irvine has become a world-renowned research institution, attracting faculty from the top of their fields, including three Nobel Prize winners. Increasingly a first-choice campus for many students, UC Irvine prides itself as a center for quality education that fosters students’ passion and enthusiasm for knowledge.
UCI also takes pride in its award-winning “green” energy management program, which has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency and the state of California. It serves as a model for other organizations worldwide, many of which have sought out UCI’s counsel while revisiting their own institution’s approach to energy management.
Career
UCI offers the chance for professional and career development. Our Accelerated Certificate Programs include career development. Internships are supervised professional positions which give you the opportunity to work in a real-world setting, take on workplace projects, earn academic credits, learn new skills and concepts, and make professional contacts. They are unpaid and mostly in mid-sized firms in the high-tech environment of Orange County, as well as the greater Los Angeles area.
Optional Practical Training (OPT) is an opportunity for F-1 student visa holders to gain up to 12 months of paid practical work experience off campus, while expanding and enhancing their business experience anywhere in the U.S.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2018
83 -19
2017
64 -6
2016
58
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2019
96 3
2018
99 -1
2017
98
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2019
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2018
75
2017
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
All students enrolled in any of our programs benefit from the individual attention of our supportive team. As a part of our student body, you will receive guidance and support from our attentive staff to help you both with any immigration advising to maintain your documents, as well as adjust to learning and living in Irvine. Joining us means that you will take part in small groups of students to ensure individual attention from instructors.
Housing services
UC Irvine offers housing for international students such as apartments, dormitory, and homestay. Also, UC Irvine provides a variety of facilities accommodating students’ needs including the Anteater Recreational Center, Student Center, Student Health Center, libraries, study centers, and computer labs.
Library services
Langson Library is equipped with study rooms, computer labs, and wireless internet options. It include workshops, classes, and personal tutorials on various subject matters. The Science Library, which is one of the largest science, technology, and medicine libraries in the nation offers a wide range of traditional print and electronic information resources.
ICT services
Computer labs located on campus are equipped with free internet access for students. Wireless internet access is also provided at almost all locations on campus.
Medical services
Students are required to purchase health insurance from UCI, which would assist students in medical emergencies. The fees for the health insurance vary by length of stay.
Student Life
Campus life
The layout of the core UCI campus resembles a rough circle with its center being Aldrich Park, lined by the Ring Mall, and buildings surrounding the road. Aldrich Park is planted with over 11,120 trees.
Ring Mall is the main pedestrian road used by students and faculty to travel around the core campus, whether walking, skateboarding or biking. The road measures up to a perfect mile and completely encircles Aldrich Park. Other areas of the university outside of the core campus, such as the School of Arts, are connected by four pedestrian bridges. Beyond the core campus and the bridges, the layout of the campus is more suburban.
Sports facilities
The Anteater Recreation Center (the ARC) is an 8,300 m2 indoor gym facility that is part of campus recreation. The facilities include, but are not limited to, a main gym featuring 3 basketball or volleyball courts, a fitness lab with state-of-the-art cardiovascular machines, weight machines, and free weights in a room with 8 flat screen TVs, an indoor jogging track, a rock wall for beginner and advanced climbers, three glass-enclosed racquetball courts, activity rooms, a backcourt gym, a Wellness Lab, an aquatics plaza, a 100,000 m2 outdoor complex, for softball, soccer, football, rugby, lacrosse, basketball, roller hockey, and tennis, massage therapy rooms and a smoothies and snacks bar.
Student clubs
Here at UC Irvine, students can readily find friends who share their same interest! With over 650 student clubs, students have a variety activities, organizations, community service, and sports to take part in. There is a place for everyone here at UC Irvine, whether your interests are academic, multicultural, political, religious, service, social, or athletic. Campus activities throughout the year include cultural nights, arts performances, and live music at Anteater Plaza—special events such as Summerlands, Wayzgoose, Shocktoberfest, and Earth Day are held yearly.
Accreditation
UC Irvine is fully accredited by the Senior Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WSCUC), California's regional accrediting agency.
The Global Study Awards
Together with the ISIC Association and British Council IELTS, Studyportals offers you the chance to receive up to £10000 to expand your horizon and study abroad. We want to ultimately encourage you to study abroad in order to experience and explore new countries, cultures and languages.
Student Reviews
UC Irvine
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
The campus is beautiful and the classes very difficult. The school has many resources to help out students in many ways but lacks an understanding for students who commute and work full time jobs, the school is more fit for a student who only has time to focus on their studies. Overall, a wonderful school.
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I had a wonderful time studying with this and it was an experience that I would recommend to others.