University of California, Irvine

University of California, Irvine (UCI) - public higher education institution in United States.

University of California, Irvine - Description

Nestled in one of the most beautiful, vibrant regions in Southern California, the University of California, Irvine is ranked the 14th best public university in the United States and the best comprehensive university under 50 years old in the world. Since its founding in 1965, the university has continued to gain prestige for its superior academic programs and contributions to cutting-edge research. Its world-renowned reputation has also attracted faculty members from the top of their fields, including three Nobel Prize winners. Increasingly a first-choice campus for many students, UC Irvine prides itself as a center for quality education that fosters students’ passion and enthusiasm for knowledge. The city of Irvine, ranked as one of the safest cities in the nation, is located within the heartland of The O.C. (Orange County), a dynamic and fast growing environment close to the Pacific Ocean, many theme park attractions, and spectacular beach resorts. The O.C., serving as the fifth most popular county in the United States and between Los Angeles and San Diego, is located near many world famous beaches (including: Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, and Newport Beach), a dynamic business and tech-savvy community, and beautiful mountain ranges. The University of California, Irvine is one of the nation’s top public universities, dedicated to improving lives through teaching, research and public service. Founded in 1965, UC Irvine was the youngest school to gain membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked first among U.S. universities under 50 years old by the London-based Times Higher Education. UC Irvine is committed to excellence through diversity, with talented students, faculty and staff helping the university garner top-50 national rankings in more than 40 academic programs spanning the sciences, arts, humanities, medicine, law and management. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 30,000 students, 180 degree programs and a unique Anteater mascot. UC Irvine is committed to excellence through diversity. It strives to enroll academically talented students representative of the population, including those traditionally underrepresented in various academic fields. UCI’s goal of promoting diversity among faculty, students and staff shapes endeavors in teaching, research and public service