University of California, Irvine campus image
Public university

University of California, Irvine

Irvine, California, United States
QS ranking
169
Acceptance rate
27%
Tuition fee
USD45,589/ year

Study background

University introduction

University of California, Irvine is located in Irvine, California, United States. Its most popular subjects include Biology, Managerial Economics, Social Psychology, Computer Science and Public Health. This is a large university, with approximately 36,500 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
89%
11%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
91%
9%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    India

  3. 3.

    Taiwan

  4. 4.

    South Korea

  5. 5.

    Iran

Student gender

In this university

48%
52%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

18 : 1
18 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

15 : 1
15 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 400 mn

2020 Endowment

USD 1.2 bn

Budget over the years (USD)

Budget
Endowment

University website

https://uci.edu/

Subject information

Number of bachelor's degrees awarded this year

8,400

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Biology

  2. 2.

    Managerial Economics

  3. 3.

    Social Psychology

  4. 4.

    Computer Science

  5. 5.

    Public Health

Chance of subject transfer

  • Successful applications

  • Unsuccessful applications

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

1

Campus type

Suburban

Campus size

1,475acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

15

Average number of crimes in state

15

Health support

In this university

922 : 1
922 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

431 : 1
431 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

599 : 1
599 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Clubs & teams

  • Academic / Interest

  • Career

  • Arts

  • Social / Cultural / Volunteer

  • Sports

Number of national league teams

18

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

5

Football / Track fields

3

Basketball courts

4

Squash courts

3

Badminton courts

6

Swimming pool

3

Indoor gyms

4

Equestrian

Available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

4

Number of dormitories

24

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
8,523
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
62 - 66%
Temperature
9°
21°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
65 - 68%
Temperature
12°
24°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
67 - 68%
Temperature
18°
28°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
61 - 66%
Temperature
8°
25°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Los Angeles International Airport

Distance between airport and university

70 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
2.5 - 4 hours
Cost
USD 12 - 50
Taxi
Travel time
0.5 - 1 hours
Cost
USD 180 - 220

After graduation

QS World Graduate Employability Rankings

Ranking

301

Score

27.5

Staff in career centre

In this university

1,787 : 1
1,787 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

1,163 : 1
1,163 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,300 : 1
1,300 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

99

Average numbers of services

10