UC Electrical EngineeringUniversity 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

1,200 word maximum.

CV or resume

Personal history statement

Optional

Optional; encouraged for scholarship consideration. 1,200 word maximum.

Recommendation letters x 3

Electronic letters of recommendation required.

Unofficial transcript(s)

From all institutions attended since high school; official if admitted.

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; Or equivalent from a recognized institution with degree standards equivalent to the University of California. Campus Graduate Division minimum; programs may be more selective.
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: Not considered; EECS: GRE not required and will not be reviewed for the Fall 2026 cycle; confirm Fall 2027 policy on the department GRE page.