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University of California, Irvine, Irvine United States
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# 307QS World University Rankings
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8Postgraduate programs
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About University of California, Irvine
Nestled in one of the most beautiful, vibrant regions in Southern California, the University of California, Irvine is ranked the 14th best public university in the United States and the best comprehensive university under 50 years old in the world. Since its founding in 1965, the university has continued to gain prestige for its superior academic programs and contributions to cutting-edge research. Its world-renowned reputation has also attracted faculty members from the top of their fields, including three Nobel Prize winners. Increasingly a first-choice campus for many students, UC Irvine prides itself as a center for quality education that fosters students’ passion and enthusiasm for knowledge.The city of Irvine, ranked as one of the safest cities in the nation, is located within the heartland of The O.C. (Orange County), a dynamic and fast growing environment close to the Pacific Ocean, many theme park attractions, and spectacular beach resorts. The O.C., serving as the fifth most popular county in the United States and between Los Angeles and San Diego, is located near many world famous beaches (including: Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, and Newport Beach), a dynamic business and tech-savvy community, and beautiful mountain ranges.
About University of California, Irvine
Nestled in one of the most beautiful, vibrant regions in Southern California, the University of California, Irvine is ranked the 14th best public university in the United States and the best comprehensive university under 50 years old in the world. Since its founding in 1965, the university has continued to gain prestige for its superior academic programs and contributions to cutting-edge research. Its world-renowned reputation has also attracted faculty members from the top of their fields, including three Nobel Prize winners. Increasingly a first-choice campus for many students, UC Irvine prides itself as a center for quality education that fosters students’ passion and enthusiasm for knowledge.The city of Irvine, ranked as one of the safest cities in the nation, is located within the heartland of The O.C. (Orange County), a dynamic and fast growing environment close to the Pacific Ocean, many theme park attractions, and spectacular beach resorts. The O.C., serving as the fifth most popular county in the United States and between Los Angeles and San Diego, is located near many world famous beaches (including: Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, and Newport Beach), a dynamic business and tech-savvy community, and beautiful mountain ranges.
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Nestled in one of the most beautiful, vibrant regions in Southern California, the University of California, Irvine is ranked the 14th best public university in the United States and the best comprehensive university under 50 years old in the world. Since its founding in 1965, the university has continued to gain prestige for its superior academic programs and contributions to cutting-edge research. Its world-renowned reputation has also attracted faculty members from the top of their fields, including three Nobel Prize winners. Increasingly a first-choice campus for many students, UC Irvine prides itself as a center for quality education that fosters students’ passion and enthusiasm for knowledge.The city of Irvine, ranked as one of the safest cities in the nation, is located within the heartland of The O.C. (Orange County), a dynamic and fast growing environment close to the Pacific Ocean, many theme park attractions, and spectacular beach resorts. The O.C., serving as the fifth most popular county in the United States and between Los Angeles and San Diego, is located near many world famous beaches (including: Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, and Newport Beach), a dynamic business and tech-savvy community, and beautiful mountain ranges.
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Nestled in one of the most beautiful, vibrant regions in Southern California, the University of California, Irvine is ranked the 14th best public university in the United States and the best comprehensive university under 50 years old in the world. Since its founding in 1965, the university has continued to gain prestige for its superior academic programs and contributions to cutting-edge research. Its world-renowned reputation has also attracted faculty members from the top of their fields, including three Nobel Prize winners. Increasingly a first-choice campus for many students, UC Irvine prides itself as a center for quality education that fosters students’ passion and enthusiasm for knowledge.The city of Irvine, ranked as one of the safest cities in the nation, is located within the heartland of The O.C. (Orange County), a dynamic and fast growing environment close to the Pacific Ocean, many theme park attractions, and spectacular beach resorts. The O.C., serving as the fifth most popular county in the United States and between Los Angeles and San Diego, is located near many world famous beaches (including: Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, and Newport Beach), a dynamic business and tech-savvy community, and beautiful mountain ranges.
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University information
- Admission
Bachelor
1195+
3+
6+
80+
Master
642+
3+
7+
80+
35,017
80%
20%
8,348
68%
32%
3,415
81%
19%
Tuition fee and scholarships
- Scholarships
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Rankings & ratings
- RANKINGS
University of California, Irvine is one of the top universities in Irvine, United States. It is ranked #307 in QS World University Rankings 2025.
- #307QS World University Rankings
- #=74QS WUR Ranking By Subject
- #398QS Sustainability Ranking
QS World University Rankings
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- Data
- 2012
#155
- 2014
#149
- 2015
#153
- 2016
#163
- 2017
#156
- 2018
#=164
- 2019
#169
- 2020
#219
- 2021
#210
- 2022
#232
- 2023
#=235
- 2024
#=268
- 2025
#307
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Campus locations
- University of California, Irvine,California,United States
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