Where the future takes shape through research, innovation and the unstoppable spirit of Anteaters. Explore our mission, impact and bold vision.
In 1965, the University of California, Irvine was founded with a mission to catalyze the community and enhance lives through bold education, transformative research and purpose-driven service. From the start, the unyielding spirit of our pioneering faculty shaped a campus defined by curiosity, ambition and the courage to challenge convention. Today, that same drive powers our students, researchers and leaders as they advance ideas that move the world forward.
UC Irvine delivers academic excellence and innovation that power opportunity and economic impact. The university is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities and generates an $8 billion annual economic impact in California.