Discover Your Future at The Henry Samueli School of Engineering

There are a number of factors to consider when deciding where to go to college. Ultimately, your goal is to find the best match between you and a college or university. Here in The Henry Samueli School of Engineering, we feel that motivation and support are critical to a student's success - and selecting the right major in the right environment makes all the difference.

Learn Where To Start

Most student's college education starts by learning what's availble to study: What should I major in?. There is almost no end to the list of majors to choose from and even within Engineering there are dozens of disciplines. Many students choose majors based on starting salaries, prestige, etc. And while these are realistic considerations, the bottom line is that a motivated, supported student will succeed in whatever major they choose. A student that isn't motivated, that is majoring in something they don't love to do, will struggle no matter how talented they are.

Finding that match isn't always easy. Home to four academic departments, three interdisciplinary programs and six research centers, The Henry Samueli School of Engineering offers unparalleled opportunity for students to delve into whatever area of engineering most appeals to them, whether it's in biomedical, wireless computing, advanced energy systems or aerodynamic design.

Using these resources as a foundation, we work with students to help them explore major options both inside and outside engineering. We assist students in finding their way to the major that is right for them and support students interested in minors, dual-, and even triple-majors.

Live Your Life

The college or university you choose will be your home for the next 4 years. Are you looking for a small college or large university? Rural or urban setting? What do you like to do for fun? These are important considerations in choosing a college. Simply stated, it's very difficult to focus on your education if you are uncomfortable and unhappy.

UC Irvine is located in the heart of Orange County in one of the nation's safest cities. With the Pacific Ocean to the west, and the desert and the Santa Ana Mountains to the east, Orange County offers year-round recreation in a variety of settings: rugged wilderness, sandy beaches and cosmopolitan city life.

The park-like campus at UCI covers more than 1,500 acres, and is situated close to hiking and mountain-biking trails, popular beaches, shopping and nightlife - all within a short drive of Los Angeles and San Diego. John Wayne International Airport is just 3 miles away, making it easy to fly home, or jet off to a spring break destination.

Grow A Career

Finding the right major and campus will take you a long way to getting a degree - but what comes next? While you pursue your studies, you need to keep an eye toward your career. Do you want to go to graduate school? Medical school? Or find a great job? The university you choose should provide you with the means to achieve your goals.

Established in 1965, UCI already enjoys an international reputation for excellence. It is ranked among the top 10 public universities in the nation, according to U.S. News and World Report, and is listed among the top 10 schools for information technology education by PC Week.

We assist students in pursuing any career path from medical school to licensure as a Professional Engineer. Throughout your study at UCI, you'll encounter programs and courses designed to help you achive your career goals.

Prosper From Industry Partnerships

Even though the focus of a college education is generally on classroom study, consider the relevance of that education to your ultimate goals. Engineering, like Medicine and Law, is a professional discipline. That means that engineers emerge not only with a degree but with practical training and an understanding of the responsibilities that come with the title. Engineering is also a highly dynamic discipline and partnerships with industry are needed to help shape the curriculum as trends change and to give students access to the experience of being an engineer.

Orange County is a burgeoning area for the high technology industry, and is poised to become a hub for technological research and development in the 21st century. The close proximity of the campus to aerospace, biomedical, communications, and computer companies presents unique employment and internship opportunities for the most ambitious students. Local industry contributes to each major in The Henry Samueli School of Engineering, from shaping the curriculum, to providing the tools to train the students.