UC Urban and Regional PlanningUniversity 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

Recommendation letters x 3

Academic preferred when possible.

Unofficial transcript(s)

From all post-secondary institutions attended; official copies typically required after admission and enrollment.

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.
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; Confirm current MURP GRE policy.