UC Data ScienceUniversity of California, Irvine

Program Info

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake.

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Mar 15, 2027).

Historical admission data is not published.

Official sources are the final authority

Statement of purpose

CV or resume

Personal history statement

Should demonstrate writing and communication ability.

Optional portfolio links

Optional

Relevant work portfolios, GitHub, or Kaggle information may be submitted.

Recommendation letters x 3

Academic and/or professional.

Unofficial transcript(s)

From all institutions attended, with English translation if needed; official transcripts if admitted.

Official sources are the final authority

Academic: Bachelor's degree; From an accredited institution; non-US degrees should be equivalent to a four-year US bachelor's with degree conferral evidence.
Prerequisites: Quantitative background; Preparation aligned with MDS curriculum expectations; admissions uses holistic review of academic metrics and experiences. Course requirements / quantitative preparation details are listed on the MDS admissions page.
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: Optional; Not stated as required on the MDS how-to-apply page.