University of California - Irvine, USA - Ranking, Reviews, Courses, Tuition Fees

University of California - Irvine

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THE World Ranking: 97

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The University of California Irvine was established in 1965. With more than 29,000 undergraduate and graduate students, 1,100 faculty and 9,400 staff, UCI is among the most vibrant campuses in the University of California system. UCI is consistently ranked among the top universities in the USA. Times Higher Education ranked UCI No. 1 among universities in the U.S. under 50 years old. UCI’s programs in public health, pharmaceutical science and nursing are quite popular among international students.

Subjects you can study at University of California - Irvine

  • Applied and Pure Sciences Applied and Pure Sciences
  • Architecture and Construction Architecture and Construction
  • Business and Management Business and Management
  • Computer Science and IT Computer Science and IT
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Hotcourses Diversity Index (What is this?)

DIVERSITY INDEX
Source: IIE

86 International student nationalities at this university

FEEL AT HOME INDEX
Source: IIE

9.42% International students from India

Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026
Source: THE

97

QS World University Rankings 2026
Source: QS

293

Academic Ranking of World Universities 2025
Source: ARWU

79

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AVERAGE TUITION FEE PER YEAR

UNDERGRADUATE

43,20,283

POSTGRADUATE

31,82,995

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100% of reviewers recommend University of California - Irvine

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Excellent programs

UCI is a good school. And despite what everyone thinks, it most definitely is not a school of UCB and UCLA rejects. Many of the students that go to this school regard it as a place offering excellent programs that are easily accessible such as research, teacher contact, etc, as opposed to such crowded a read full review

UCI is a good school. And despite what everyone thinks, it most definitely is not a school of UCB and UCLA rejects. Many of the students that go to this school regard it as a place offering excellent programs that are easily accessible such as research, teacher contact, etc, as opposed to such crowded and competitive places such as Cal. show less

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Good school

UCI is a good school. Their School of Humanities offers great classes and helpful, accessible faculty. You have to find your niche on campus, whether it be clubs or Greek life. The school, however isn't totally lacking in social interaction. Will recommend for students who genuinely want to get a degree read full review

UCI is a good school. Their School of Humanities offers great classes and helpful, accessible faculty. You have to find your niche on campus, whether it be clubs or Greek life. The school, however isn't totally lacking in social interaction. Will recommend for students who genuinely want to get a degree and not for those who party all the time. show less