Official transcripts from each college or university attended.
1.An official English translation is required from international students.
2.Photocopies, scans, or unofficial copies of transcripts will not be accepted.
3.Transcripts should be sent to the following address:
ICS Graduate Office – Master of Computer Science
Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences
352 Information & Computer Science Bldg.
University of California, Irvine

Irvine, CA 92697-3430

Three letters of recommendation from three people who can evaluate your academic and professional achievement, describe your strengths and weaknesses, and comment on your character, integrity and motivation.

1.Letters which speak to your ability to perform in a post graduate academic program are especially useful.

2.These letters should be from professors, supervisors, or others (no family) who can attest to your work ethic, analytical thinking, communication skills, leadership potential, motivation, and commitment.

Personal statement demonstrating your writing ability and clarity of thought which includes:

1.A personal history describing your previous professional and academic achievements

2.Formal statement of purpose, detailing current goals, and specifically how and why the MCS program will help you achieve them. Please note: International Students, please include a Personal History as part of your Statement of Purpose electronically since it is not a separate required category.

GRE is required of ALL applicants.

1.Arrange to have your official test scores sent from the testing agency to UC Irvine. The institution code is 4859.
2.Photocopies or scans will not be accepted.

3.GRE scores are valid for five years, after which time the exam must be retaken.

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required of all international students

1.The minimum TOEFL score is 80. For more information, please see Graduate Division’s English Proficiency site.
2.You can be waived from the TOEFL requirement if you earn a four-year Bachelor’s degree or a two-year Master’s degree from a US institution with no transfer credit. Waivers are granted by the department after receipt of your transcripts and you must have a completed application. For information on TOEFL waivers, please see the FAQ on this page.
3.As an alternative to the TOEFL, you may submit official scores from the Academic Modules of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
You must submit a Test Report Form (TRF) to:
Graduate Division, Admissions, 20 Aldrich Hall, University of California, Irvine, CA 92697-3180.
An overall minimum score of 7 for admission, with a score of no less than 6 on any individual module