The University of California, Irvine enjoys an incomparable coastal location with many advantages for recreational and cultural activities. The campus offers easy access to surfing and sailing, hundreds of miles of bike and hiking trails, desert camping, and mountain resorts for snowboarding and skiing.

Close to both Los Angeles and San Diego, the city of Irvine, consistently ranked among the safest in the nation, is a major technology and business hub with diverse communities and highly educated residents. Irvine is close to two major airports—John Wayne (SNA) and Los Angeles International (LAX)—as well as famous places such as Disneyland and Hollywood.

Take advantage of UCI’s unique academic opportunities

UCI has been recognized globally in a remarkably short time for its excellence in academics and research. We currently rank as the #9 public university in the U.S. by U.S. News and World Report. From diverse academic offerings paired with world-class faculty, the brightest and most passionate are making their distinctive mark at UCI.

UCI uniquely combines the strengths of a large, dynamic research university with the friendly feel of a small college. Undergraduates are actively encouraged by our stellar faculty to conduct research, and myriad opportunities can be accessed in every discipline to equip students with the tools of analysis, expression, and cultural understanding necessary for leadership in today’s world.

You can start working on your UC Application today. The submission period is November 1 – 30. Learn more at admissions.uci.edu/apply/how.php.