Students enrolled in an IB Diploma Program (IBDP) are encouraged to earn scores of 5 or higher on IB subject exams.

UCI does not use predicted scores as the only factor for admission. However, if predicted IB scores are available at the time you submit the application, you should enter the predicted scores on the International External Exams page of the application, under the Test Scores tab. If predicted IB scores are not available, you do not need to report them and you do not need to submit them at a later date (unless another campus requests that you do so).

Additional information on IB credit can be found in the UCI Catalog.

Students must complete at least 5 IGCSE/GCSE/GCE O Levels and at least 3 GCE A Levels with a B result or better to be considered for admission.

Report your subjects and grades (and predicted scores if available) on the International External Exams page of the application, under the Test Scores tab.

You must complete 12 years of education and receive your certificate of graduation (i.e., Red Book). We do require that you report coursework completed in grade 9 on the application.

You must complete both year X and XII state board or CBSE examinations. Competitive applicants typically achieve high marks, primarily A1 and A2 grades or scores above 80. Report your subject exams and grades on the International External Exams page of the application, under the Test Scores tab.

You must complete at least 5 Singapore-Cambridge GCE O-Levels, and at least 3 academic Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level H2 exams with B results or better. UCI does not consider H1 level exam results. Report your subjects and grades on the International External Exams page of the application, under the Test Scores tab.

You must complete a rigorous college preparatory program that includes the minimum academic subject requirement courses (see above). UCI is aware that many school systems may not offer similar courses, but we do expect students to take challenging courses offered in their schools.

The University recognizes the challenges that students are facing due to the COVID-19 pandemic and, in response, the UC system is suspending the standardized test requirement for all freshman applicants until fall 2024.

Students are not precluded from taking standardized tests (SAT or ACT) and sending scores if they are able. Doing so can support their statewide UC eligibility, application for certain scholarships, and help them fulfill some University graduation requirements. Students will not be at a disadvantage should they not submit a test score. This modification to the test requirement is not intended as an admissions policy shift but is rather a temporary accommodation driven by the current extraordinary circumstances.

Yes, but no later than December of your senior year/last year prior to high school/secondary school graduation — preferably earlier — to ensure that your application receives prompt and full consideration. If you plan to take an exam in December of your last year of high school, indicate the planned test date on your UC application. Send the official score report to one UC campus; they will be shared with every UC campus to which you have applied.

You should report scores from ACT and/or SAT exams on your admissions application, then request that an official copy of the scores be sent to us from the testing agency. You can have your official score report sent to one UC campus, and all UC campuses you apply to will receive it.

Visit the ACT website to request that an official ACT score report be sent to UCI and use ACT College Code 0446. Visit the College Board website to request that an official SAT score report be sent to UCI and use College Board Code 4859.

TOEFL score reports can be sent to one UC campus, and all UC campuses to which the student applied will receive it. IELTS score reports need to be sent to each UC campus to which the student applied. These scores must be received no later than January for students applying for the fall term.

No. When filling out the application, it is important that you use your full legal name as it appears on your official birth certificate/records or passport. The application asks for other names used on records so you may enter your preferred name or nickname in the designated field.

We do not request official transcripts/records until you are admitted. If needed, we will request unofficial transcripts/records to help clarify self-reported information on your application.

Each transcript/record must list the dates you attended each institution; the titles of courses and examinations you completed; the grades (marks) you received; the credit, hours, or units earned; and any degree or diploma you may have received.

Your transcripts/records also may be referred to by another name in your country, such as mark sheets, leaving certificate, maturity certificate, etc.

UCI does not accept nor consider letters of recommendation for admission to the university.

Yes, students who earn scores of 3, 4, or 5 on AP exams will receive credit toward graduation at UCI. Successfully completing the International Baccalaureate (IB) Exam can also result in credit allowed toward a UCI degree. More information is available in the UCI Catalog.

Yes, F-1 and J-1 students may work on-campus at UCI. This work is limited to part-time (20 hours per week) during each quarter when classes are in session. Full-time work (anything more than 20 hours a week) is permitted during vacation periods.

International undergraduate students are considered nonresidents of California and are required to pay nonresident tuition in addition to fees paid by legal residents of California. For the most current fee information, please visit the Office of the Registrar.

We do not offer financial assistance for international students. We recommend that you search for external scholarships for financial assistance.