UC Embedded and Cyber-Physical SystemsUniversity of California, Irvine

Program Info

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake.

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Mar 30, 2027 | Jun 30, 2027).

Historical admission data is not published.

Statement of purpose

Required.

CV or resume

Personal history statement

Recommendation letters x 3

Optional

Optional but highly encouraged.

Unofficial transcript(s)

Official university transcripts from every college attended.

Official sources are the final authority

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.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Expected bachelor's in computer engineering, computer science, or electrical engineering; other disciplines considered with sufficient embedded-systems background.
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 highlighted as required on the MECPS apply page.