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Graduate & Professional Studies

Graduate & Professional Studies
gradengr@uci.edu
(949) 824-8090

The Samueli School of Engineering (SSoE) offers a diverse range of graduate programs leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Master of Science (M.S.), and professional master's degrees. With a vibrant community of more than 1,000 graduate students, the school provides an environment where innovation, discovery, and collaboration thrive. Our graduate programs combine rigorous academics, cutting-edge research, and hands-on learning to prepare students to become leaders in engineering, industry, and academia while addressing the world's most pressing challenges.

The Graduate Student Affairs (GSA) Office is committed to supporting students throughout every stage of their graduate experience, from exploring graduate study and applying for admission to reaching their academic and professional goals. Working in partnership with the school's academic departments, faculty, and the Graduate Division, we provide guidance and resources related to admissions, funding and fellowships, academic advising, professional development, graduation, and degree conferral. We also serve as the school's final point of review for petitions, advancement to candidacy, degree conferrals, and other key academic processes. Whether you are considering applying or are already part of the Samueli community, our team is here to help you succeed.

A faculty member wearing blue and black academic regalia stands with a smiling graduate in a black cap and gown on stage during a commencement ceremony.
A graduate in academic regalia is shaking hands with a professor, also in academic regalia, on a stage during a graduation ceremony. Other graduates and faculty members are visible in the background.
Fourteen students pose together holding certificates of recognition in a campus building. The group smiles toward the camera, with several students standing in front and others behind them.
Three smiling individuals are seated around a table, with food and drinks present. In the background, a large screen displays images and text related to student awards.
Thirteen students and organizers stand together in a lecture hall, smiling for a group photo in front of two large presentation screens displaying the "Lightning Talks" event title and a QR code for check-in.
A student wearing a blue lab coat and gloves examines a small sample while a researcher observes beside them in a laboratory. Scientific instruments and tools are arranged on the workbench.
A researcher kneels on a beach while preparing a fixed-wing drone on a landing pad before a coastal field survey. Ocean waves and cliffs are visible in the background.
Large group photo from the 2026 UC Irvine Master of Engineering Capstone Showcase featuring graduate students, faculty, staff, and industry sponsors gathered on stage after the event. The backdrop displays the showcase title, UC Irvine Samueli School of Engineering branding, sponsor logos, and QR codes for event information.
Master of Engineering capstone team presenting their project, "Wearable Electrochemical Biosensors for Sleep Health," alongside faculty and an industry mentor at the UC Irvine Capstone Showcase. A project poster, laptop, and prototype components are displayed on the table.
Master of Engineering capstone team posing with faculty and an industry mentor behind their engineering prototype and demonstration equipment during the UC Irvine Capstone Showcase.