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Applying to UCI - Freshman

UC Irvine Admissions Requirements

English Language Proficiency Requirement
Applicants whose native language is not English, and whose high school or college/university education was in a country where the language of instruction was not English, must provide evidence of English proficiency to be successful in university studies at UCI.

Various examinations may be used to demonstrate proficiency in English.  The minimum accepted score for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is 80 on the Internet-based test, 213 on the computer-based test, and 550 on the paper-based test.

Applicants may also demonstrate English proficiency in any of the following ways:

  • Score 3, 4 or 5 on the AP examination in English Language and Composition or English Literature and Composition;
  • Score 5, 6 or 7 on the IB Higher Level Examination in English (Language A);
  • Score 6 or higher on the IB Standard Level Examination in English (Language A);
  • Score 7 or higher on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS);
  • Score 560 or higher on the SAT Reasoning Test, Writing section.



For Freshman Applicants – Important items before you apply to UC Irvine

  1. Required High School Courses
    • History/Social Science: 2 years required
    • English: 4 years required
    • Mathematics: 3 years required; 4 years recommended
    • Laboratory Science: 2 years required; 3 years recommended
    • Language Other Than English: 2 years required; 3 years recommended
    • Visual and Performing Arts: 1 year required
    • College Preparatory Electives: 1 year required
  2. Exam Requirements
    • Two SAT Subject Tests (English, history and social studies, mathematics (Level 2 only), science, or language other than English).  Freshmen applicants in Engineering majors are recommended to take the SAT Subject Test in math Level 2 as one of their required subject examinations.
    • ACT Assessment plus Writing Test OR the SAT Reasoning Test (critical reading, mathematics, and writing)
    • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
    • TOEFL: 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), 80 (internet-based) www.toefl.org
    • IELTS: 7 (academic module) www.ielts.org
    • Tests may be taken no later than December 31 for the preceding November filing period. Request that your scores be sent electronically and directly to UCI.
  3. Application
    • web application is available in early October at www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply; please include records of your 9th grade.
    • application submission deadline is November 30
    • application fee: $70 (nonrefundable)
    • do not send recommendation letters
    • send in your official transcript when you are asked by the Admissions Office or after you are admitted.


For additional information, please visit www.uci.edu
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