The University of California, Irvine, is a public research university located in Irvine, California.

Admission criteria

All applicants must meet the following minimum academic requirements:

Hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognized academic institution

Have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0

Provide official standardized test scores (GRE), except for applicants to the online program in Criminology, Law and Society, the MBA programs

For international students

Assessment of a degree from an international institution is based on the characteristics of the national system of education, the type of institution attended, and the level of studies completed.

Freshmen admission requirements

A. 2 years of History/Social Science

• One year of world history, cultures and geography
• One year of U.S. history OR a semester of U.S. history and a semester of American government/civics

B. 4 years of English

C. 3 years of Mathematics (4 years recommended)
• Must include algebra, geometry, and advanced algebra

D. 2 years of Laboratory Science (3 years recommended)
• Must include two of these three subjects: biology, chemistry, and physics

E. 2 years of Language other than English (3 years recommended)
• The second year or higher of the same language must be completed to fulfill this requirement

F. 1 year of Visual and Performing Arts
• Both courses must be from the same discipline (dance, drama/theater, music or visual arts)

G. 1 year of College Preparatory Electives

Contact details

University of California, Irvine  
Irvine, CA 92697, United States