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Since its establishment in 1965, the University of California, Irvine (UCI), a prominent public land-grant research institution, has pursued excellence in academic and research endeavors to contribute to societal advancement. In 1996, UCI was inducted into the Association of American Universities (AAU), and subsequently classified as an "R1: Doctoral University – Very high research activity," underscoring its commitment to rigorous scholarly inquiry. With its advantageous location, an exceptional academic and residential environment, and robust support from numerous high-technology companies in Orange County, UCI has become the fastest-growing campus within the University of California system. The university boasts faculty with substantial professional expertise, including three Nobel laureates. As reported by QS, UCI ranks 268th globally in the QS 2024 rankings, is among the top 10 public universities in the United States according to U.S. News & World Report in 2024, and is 33rd in overall undergraduate rankings for both public and private universities in the United States.

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ucinspire@uci.edu


Host information

Key Dates
Semester September 25 - December 5 May 30 - June 5
Application deadline May 15 TBD
Orientation TBD TBD
Beginning of classes September 25 May 30
Exam period Dec 6–12 Jun 6–11
Academic calendar link https://reg.uci.edu/calendars/quarterly/2025-2026/quarterly25-26.html

Entry requirements
  For exchange students For study abroad students
Requirements on GPA or overall average grade

NA

60+

Proof of English proficiency

NA

TBD


Courses and credits

Courses link

Explore | UCI Samueli - Master of Engineering | M.ENG Program

Credits

Semester standard credit load equivalents
Standard credit load Standard number of modules UNNC credits
15 credits 4-5 modules 1 credit= 4 UNNC credits

Grade

Grade points

Nottingham percentage

Nottingham class

A

4.0

70-100

1st

A-

3.7

66-69

2:1

B+

3.3

63-65

2:1

B

3.00

60-62

2:1

B-

2.7

55-59

2:2

C+

2.3

50-54

2:2

C

2.00

45-49

3rd

C-

1.7

41-44

3rd

D+

1.3

40

3rd

D

1.00

35-39

3rd

D-

0.7

30-34

Fail

E,I,NG

0.00

0-29

Fail


Costs

Accommodation

UCI Student Housing | Creating Places to Thrive and Connect

Insurance

UCI Student Health Center | UCI Student Health Center

Monthly expenses