Irvine, California · Basic research profile · Information checked Aug 2026
University of California-Irvine
University of California-Irvine is a public institution in Irvine, California. The listed annual cost before aid is about $69,828. It reports aid for 1.9% of international students.
This profile contains basic institutional context. BD2US has not completed its detailed deadline, testing, English-proficiency, and scholarship review for this college.
At a glance
Start with the numbers—then investigate the story.
Annual cost of attendance
$69,828Calculated from official information · 2023-24 · U.S. Department of Education NCES/IPEDS. Previous-cycle on-campus estimate calculated from the official out-of-state tuition and fees, books, room and board, and other-expense components.International students receiving aid
1.9%This published share describes past awards; availability does not guarantee affordability.Average international award
$19,679An average is not a promise. Award amounts can differ substantially by student.Overall acceptance rate
25.567%Calculated from official information · 2023-24 · U.S. Department of Education NCES/IPEDS. Institution-wide context, never an estimate of your individual chance.International acceptance rate
Not yet confirmedOfficial review still needed. A separate international rate is not reliably published for many colleges.Ranking context
=252 global · QS 2027Universities show only their official QS 2027 global rank.Application plans and deadlines
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Nonbinding application plan.
November 30
Application requirements
Testing, English proficiency, and scholarships
SAT / ACT
SAT/ACT not considered for admission or scholarships
- SAT composite
- Not listed
- Math middle 50%
- Not listed
- EBRW middle 50%
- Not listed
- SAT submitted
- 0%
UC Irvine does not consider SAT or ACT scores for admission or scholarship decisions. Scores may be used after enrollment for placement or to meet selected requirements.
Official testing policy ↗ · Checked Aug 2026
English proficiency
Reviewed test routes
- TOEFL
- 80
- IELTS
- 6.5
- Duolingo
- 115
- ACT ELA
- 24
UC minimum routes include TOEFL 80 on the former scale or 4.5 from January 2026, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 115, specified AP or IB English scores, ACT ELA 24, or an approved college composition course. Exams must be completed by December of the final school year.
Official English-test guidance ↗ · Checked Aug 2026
Scholarships to check
1 named option
Largest listed merit scholarship
Not publishedBangladesh applicant lens
What this information means
Model the complete four-year cost
A lower listed price can still be unaffordable after exchange-rate changes, travel, insurance, and annual increases. Compare the amount your family can sustain for four years.
Aid prevalence is not aid generosity
1.9% receiving aid shows how common an award was in the reported year, while the average award helps estimate scale. Neither figure explains your likely package or the current policy.
Selectivity needs context
The overall rate does not account for international status, aid need, program demand, or the strength of your preparation. Use it only to balance the list, not to label the college a safety.
Fall 2027 research checklist
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- Affordability: net price for international students, need-based eligibility, merit awards, renewal conditions, and indirect costs.
- Application policy: Fall 2027 testing requirements, English-proficiency routes, application plans, fee waivers, and deadlines.
- Academic fit: intended major, curriculum flexibility, first-year support, research access, and any portfolio or prerequisite requirements.
- International support: housing, health insurance, airport arrival, visa-document timeline, campus employment, and advising.
Climate context
Annual average 17.2°C; February is typically the coldest month and September the warmest.
Campus safety
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Identity, overall admission counts, and available score ranges are checked against U.S. Department of Education information. Confirm changing application policies on the college's official pages.
See the original research note
University of California-Irvine is a public institution located in Irvine, California. The campus setting is city: large and it is a XL (20K+) size school. For financial aid, the total cost of attendance is approximately $69,617 per year, approximately 1% of international students receive financial aid with an average award of $19,679. Regarding admissions, its overall acceptance rate is 28%. An important note: -