Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report.

UC Irvine ranks among the top 10 U.S. universities – public and private – in the number of undergraduate applications. UCI offers 87 undergraduate degree programs, as well as 59 master's; an M.D., Ed.D. and J.D.; and 46 Ph.D. programs.

Money magazine named UCI the No. 1 university for beach lovers. UCI is ranked #3 among top doctoral institutions by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education

In 1965, the University of California, Irvine was founded with a mission to catalyze the community and enhance lives through rigorous academics, cutting-edge research, and dedicated public service.

UCI is a center for quality education that fosters passionate, enthusiastic and ongoing expansion of knowledge and approaches to scholarship. Graduates are prepared to be global citizens equipped with the tools of analysis, expression and cultural understanding required for leadership in today's world.UCI's academic schools and programs

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UC Irvine offers a wide variety of highly ranked academic and professional degree programs, and we encourage talented and forward-thinking student from across the country and around the world to apply. Choose from over 120 degree programs taught by world-renowned faculty.

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Our close proximity to shopping, amusement parks, premier arts and cultural centers, and industry leaders make UCI a destination unlike any other. Discover how Irvine combines the best of a college town community with the vibrant opportunities of a bustling city.