Established in 1965, UCI is a public research university in Irvine, California, part of the University of California system. It is known for its strengths in computer science, engineering, health sciences, and criminology.
Address: 501 Aldrich Hall, 92697 Irvine, California, United States
Computer Science, Engineering, Health Sciences
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Bioengineering, Chemistry, Data Analytics, Engineering, Life Sciences, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master, MBA
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Part of University of California system. Strong programs in information and computer sciences, engineering, and biological sciences. Growing medical center. Member of AAU.
Research:
A leading research university with strengths in computer science (AI, HCI), engineering, neuroscience, cancer research, and atmospheric chemistry. High research activity.
Famous Alumnis:
Jon Lovitz, Greg Louganis, Roy Fielding, F. Sherwood Rowland (faculty), Frederick Reines (faculty)
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
8000
Current students***:
38000
Foreign students***:
20%
Cumulative former students***:
150000
Pros
Strong STEM programs, particularly in computer science; safe and planned city of Irvine; diverse student body; rising national rankings.
Cons
Campus can feel suburban and less vibrant than some other UC campuses, Irvine is an expensive area, competitive admissions.
Best For
Students interested in computer science, engineering, or health sciences, often valuing a modern research university in a safe suburban environment with strong STEM programs.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI), Biomedical Sensors, Engineering, Innovation, User experience (UX)
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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