UC EconomicsUniversity of California, Irvine

Program Info

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake.

Historical admission data is not published.

Official sources are the final authority

Statement of purpose

CV or resume

Personal history statement

Required.

Recommendation letters x 3

Unofficial transcript(s)

Upload for review; official if admitted.

Official sources are the final authority

Academic: Bachelor's degree; From a recognized institution with UC-equivalent standards. Need not be in economics; quantitative preparation expected.

Prerequisites

Quantitative background

Degree need not be in economics; admissions weighs academic record, letters, statements, GRE, and English scores if required.

IELTS

7.0 overall (6.0 each module)

Campus minimum. Required if prior degree was not taught solely in English per WHED.

TOEFL

New scale: 4 overall | Old scale: 80 overall

Campus minimum for tests from January 2026. Required if prior degree was not taught solely in English per WHED.

Campus minimum for tests before January 2026. Required if prior degree was not taught solely in English per WHED.

GRE

Required (no minimum published)

GRE General Test within the last five years. Subject tests not required. Send via ETS to UCI.