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Can we prompt hair to grow?
UC Irvine startup Amplifica is developing novel treatments to address hair lossFrom pitching baseballs to business
Social sciences alum Steve Borowski encourages risk-taking in the pursuit of success#IamUCI - Ashlynn Desco
The psychological science grad proved the importance of undergraduate researchNews
UC Irvine receives record $668 million in research funding for fiscal 2023-24
Increase reflects strong support for campus missionUC Irvine, USC scientists begin research effort for damaged brain region treatments
NSF-funded team to combine stem cell research with intelligent biocomputingUC Irvine raises $343 million in record-breaking fiscal year
Brilliant Future philanthropic campaign now totals $1.9 billionWho We Are
Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 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 $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.
About UC IrvineAcademics
UC Irvine is a center for quality education that fosters passionate, enthusiastic and ongoing expansion of knowledge and approaches to scholarship.
Research Programs
UC Irvine is improving lives through the investigation, discovery and dissemination of knowledge in numerous forms to all levels of society.
Our Community
UC Irvine students, faculty and staff reach beyond the classrooms and laboratories to address social issues and improve the human condition.
Visit
UC Irvine combines the strengths of a major research university with the bounty of an incomparable Southern California location.
Learn more about visiting our campusCampus Maps
Visit the Campus Maps page for the best way to reach UC Irvine 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
There’s always something interesting going on at UC Irvine. Enlightening classes, engaging public lectures, captivating performances and exciting athletic events take place year-round.
Featured eventsArts & Athletics
Arts
Claire Trevor School of the Arts is UC Irvine's center for innovative, creative engagement in art in all of its facets. Langson Institute and Museum of California Art is dedicated to the exhibition, preservation, and study of California art.
Learn more about the Claire Trevor School of the Arts Get Tickets to an arts event Visit IMCA websiteAthletics
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 eventInitiatives
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 InnovationIlluminations
All UCI students, regardless of major, should have serious and meaningful exposure to the creative arts. In addition, we seek to strengthen the connections between UCI and our regional arts and culture centers and institutions.
Learn more about the Illuminations initiativeHealth
UCI Health provides the highest quality healthcare to Orange County and surrounding communities through its world-class physicians, surgeons and clinical staff.
UCI HealthDelivering 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 AssociationGiving
UCI launched its $2 billion Brilliant Future campaign. The campaign seeks to spur groundbreaking discoveries and transform the campus while increasing engagement with UC Irvine's vibrant alumni community. Learn about making a gift to UCIResources
Work at UC Irvine
UC Irvine 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.