Established in 1965, the University of California, Irvine is an open research university that is known to be the 2nd biggest employer in the city. UCI is associated with the AAU and APR Universities. It is among the first universities to have a membership in the AAU. The university is reputed as the best university that provides quality education. Also, it is the first university in the United States to set up the Department of Earth System Science. UCI has emerged rapidly over the years. Moreover, the University of California administers the Irvine Medical Centre in Orange County. The medical center is a renowned hospital in the city.
The main campus of the university is designed in a way that incorporates the largest open grounds and trees planted all around. It is close to the famous Aldrich Park which is among the major attractions in the city. Later on, it was taken by the university as it planned to set up another campus which is known as Central Park. A number of undergraduate schools are located within the campus. It provides a peaceful learning environment for its students.
The central campus comprises study areas, sports fields, and large grounds for events. This campus was planned and constructed by the architect, Gene Uematsu. It is spread over 1,500 acres of land and comprises of about 200 buildings. In addition, the library consists of huge collections based on Performing Arts, History, Chinese theory materials, and a huge collection of Japanese research papers.
The university offers about 88 undergraduate degree programs, 82 postgraduate degree programs, and 50 Doctorate level programs. As per a report generated in 2019, there are 37, 629 students in the university. The academic structure includes various subjects that are categorized into 13 schools. In addition, the university comprises of some renowned research institutes within the campus, namely Centre for Complex Biological System, Centre for Health Policy Research, Center for Machine Learning and Intelligent Systems, Institute for Genomics and Bioinformatics, and the National Fuel Cell Research Centre
UCI has a notable list of alumni that includes Steve Scott (Well-known athlete), Brian Thompson (Actor), Tracy Caldwell Dyson (Astronaut), Frederick Reines (Nobel Prize in Physics), Michael Chabon (An award-winning author) and Frank Sherwood Rowland (Nobel Prize in Chemistry).
Master Of Data Science
- Duration - 15 Months
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 7
- Fees - INR 29.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
M.S. in Information and Computer Science - Concentration in Informatics
- Duration - 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 7
- Fees - INR 19.4 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 7
- Fees - INR 19.4 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.S. Degree in Computer Science
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 30.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Full Time MBA
- Duration - 18-21 Months
- Exams Accepted - GMAT : Accepted, GRE : Accepted
- Fees - INR 40.9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 30.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelors in Economics
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 30.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 30.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 30.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.S. degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 27.8 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Entry Criteria
| Courses | Exams |
|---|---|
| MBA - 1 Course | GMAT - Accepted GRE - Accepted IELTS - 7 & Above |
| MS - 3 Courses | GRE - Accepted IELTS - 7 & Above TOEFL - 80 & Above |
| BBA - 1 Course | SAT - Accepted IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 80 & Above |
| BSc - 1 Course | SAT - Accepted IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 80 & Above |
| BE/Btech - 4 Courses | SAT - Accepted IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 80 & Above |
Admission Requirement
| Documents | SOP - Needed for few courses LOR - Needed for all courses Essays - Needed for few courses CV - Needed for few courses Additional documents - Required |
|---|---|
| Application fees | USD 140 - 150 |
| Type of deadline | Depends on course |
| Intake Season & Deadlines | Fall - 1ˢᵗ Feb - 15ᵗʰ Apr 2021 |
Approximate Fees
| Courses | Duration | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|
| MBA - 1 Course | 18 - 21 Months | INR 40.9L USD 55,899 |
| MS - 3 Courses | 15 - 24 Months | INR 19.4L - 29.1L USD 26,544 - 39,760 |
| BBA - 1 Course | 4 Years | INR 30.2L USD 41,196 |
| BSc - 1 Course | 4 Years | INR 27.8L USD 37,902 |
| BE/Btech - 4 Courses | 4 Years | INR 30.2L USD 41,196 |
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