UC Human Computer Interaction and Design (Low Residency)University 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

Optional

Optional.

Portfolio

Optional

Strongly recommended; demonstrate applicable work experience. See MHCID portfolio instructions.

Recommendation letters x 3

Managers, peers, clients, or instructors accepted.

Official sources are the final authority

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; Four-year undergraduate degree only (3-year degrees not accepted). Regionally accredited US college/university or international equivalent.
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; GRE scores listed among materials; confirm whether required or optional for the current cycle.