Applying to the

Master of Engineering Program

Fall 2025

Fall 2025 applications will open in October. Join our mailing list to be notified when applications open.

Learn More About Applying to the Master of Engineering Degree

Students will apply directly to their chosen M.Eng concentration. Be sure to select “Master of Engineering” when applying, and not “Master of Science”.

Application Deadlines: Fall 2024

Applications are submitted online and processed on a rolling basis. Deadlines for the Fall 2024 application cycle are below:

Date
October, 2024	Online Application Opens
December 15, 2024	Priority Deadline: to be considered for scholarships
May 15, 2025	Final Application Deadline
July 1, 2025	Admissions Decision Deadline
September, 2025	Mandatory Orientation
September 25, 2025	Fall Quarter Classes Begins

Applicants who have already submitted can check their status on their application status page.

*Applications will be accepted on a space available basis after May 15th. Please contact gradengr@uci.edu for more information.

Note: If you are an international applicant, we encourage you to apply early to allow sufficient time to obtain your student visa. Allow 4-6 weeks for the University to process visa related paperwork.

Application Requirements

Online application (https://apply.grad.uci.edu/apply/)
GRE score (Waived for Fall 2025)
Bachelor degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related area
Statement of Purpose
Personal History statement is optional, but encouraged if interested in scholarships
Video Portfolio: Answer three provided questions
Resume: Industry experience in a related field is encouraged but not required related field is encouraged but not required.
University transcripts from every college attended (unofficial acceptable for application)
Three letters of recommendation
TOEFL or IELTS score (if applicable)

Fellowships

M.Eng offers fellowships to top applicants. They are merit-based and are awarded at the time of admission. There is no separate application process. All candidates are considered for fellowships. In general, applying early maximizes the chances of receiving a fellowship.

Fellowships for Fall 2025 range in value from $5,000-$15,000.

Tuition and Fees

Master of Engineering tuition and fee can be found on the UC Irvine’s Registrars site: https://www.reg.uci.edu/fees/2023-2024/index.html

Fees are the same for all students regardless of residency
$500 Application SIR Deposit is credited towards first quarter tuition
Studetns with health insurance outside of UC Irvine can waive the student health insurance fee: https://shc.uci.edu/insurance/waiving-ship/apply-for-waiver
Tuition and mandatory fees have been set regardless of the method of instruction and will not be refunded in the event instruction occurs remotely for any part of the Academic Year.

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