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UCI is top 10 public university in U.S. News ranking
UCI is top 10 public university for 6th straight year!
Campus is also No. 2 for social mobility in U.S. News rankings

The Buzz

Hispanic Heritage Month 2020

How UCI helps Latinx students strive and thrive

UCI Health Live Well blog

Brain tumor research leads to promising treatments for most aggressive form of brain cancer

UCI Podcast: At the forefront of digital learning

Natalie Blair on what it takes to develop, design and deliver transformative online educational experiences

Olympic pause

Anteater alumni athletes lament lost summer, look forward to Tokyo 2021

News

UCI statisticians release new online Orange County COVID-19 information resource

Website tracks the spread of coronavirus and forecasts future trends

Chancellor’s Professor of Law Richard Hasen named CNN election law analyst

Noted author and scholar to analyze all aspects of the November 2020 U.S. Presidential Election

UCI launches Black Thriving Initiative

Institutional transformation strives to promote Black well-being and success

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UCI is the youngest member of the prestigious Association of American Universities. The campus has produced three Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UCI has more than 36,000 students and offers 222 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $5 billion annually to the local economy. 

About UCI

Academics

UCI is a center for quality education that fosters passionate, enthusiastic and ongoing expansion of knowledge and approaches to scholarship.

Research Programs

UCI is improving lives through the investigation, discovery and dissemination of knowledge in numerous forms to all levels of society.

Our Community

UCI students, faculty and staff reach beyond the classrooms and laboratories to address social issues and improve the human condition.

Visit

UCI combines the strengths of a major research university with the bounty of an incomparable Southern California location.

Learn more about visiting our campus

Campus Maps

Visit the Campus Maps page for the best way to reach UCI and locate intended campus destinations, as well as nearby parking options.

Visitor Center

The Visitor Center welcomes prospective students and their parents, alumni and all visitors who want to know more about the university.

Parking & Transportation

Transportation & Distribution Services offers information on parking rates and timely updates on sustainable commuting options.

Events

All in-person UCI campus events are cancelled

Due to the COVID-19 virus, all in-person campus events are cancelled until further notice.  We are looking into the possibility of running some events virtually.  Please check with the event planner for further details.  For more information on campus status, please visit the UCI Coronavirus Information Hub.

UCI campus Calendar

Arts & Athletics

Arts

Claire Trevor School of the Arts is UCI's center for innovative, creative engagement in art in all of its facets: production, critique, appreciation and development.

Learn more about the Claire Trevor School of the Arts Get Tickets to an arts event

Athletics

Our mission is to facilitate and enrich the education and personal growth of students through their participation in competitive NCAA Division I athletics.

Learn more about UCI Athletics Get Tickets to an athletic event

Initiatives

Innovation

UCI Beall Applied Innovation brings campus-based discoveries together with Southern California’s vibrant business community to support job creation, economic growth and foster a world-class entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Learn more about Applied Innovation

Sustainability

A platform for interdisciplinary scholarship on critical climate, environment and resource issues, this initiative aims to infuse sustainability across campus, empowering students and faculty with the rich institutional history of impactful research.

Learn more about the sustainability initiative

Health

UCI Health provides the highest quality healthcare to Orange County and surrounding communities through its world-class physicians, surgeons and clinical staff.

UCI Health

Delivering world-class healthcare – and hope

Alumni & Giving

Alumni

Founded in 1968, the UCI Alumni Association offers an enriching and supportive hub for graduates, fosters lifelong Anteater pride and welcomes non-alumni community participation. Click below to discover the many benefits offered by UCIAA.

Learn about UCI Alumni Association

Giving

UCI launched its $2 billion Brilliant Future campaign. The campaign seeks to spur groundbreaking discoveries and transform the campus while increasing engagement with UCIs vibrant alumni community. Learn about making a gift to UCI

Resources

Work at UCI

UCI is a great place to work. Start your job search here.

Emergency Preparedness

Learn simple steps to be better prepared for an emergency – at work and at home.

Disability Services

Resources for students, parents and faculty members.