UC Irvine Computer Engineering
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 41% of transfer applicants to UC Irvine Computer Engineering were admitted (213 of 516). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.63–3.93.
The major preparation UC Irvine lists for Computer Engineering transfers starts with MATH 2A, MATH 2B and MATH 2D; the full list is below.
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UCI for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major.
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Major Requirements
UC Irvine Computer Engineering Major Preparation
The courses UC Irvine lists as Computer Engineering major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UCI's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Major preparation courses required for transfer
Complete all of these
- MATH 2A Single-Variable Calculus
- MATH 2B Single-Variable Calculus
- MATH 2D Multivariable Calculus
- MATH 3A Introduction to Linear Algebra
- MATH 3D Elementary Differential Equations
- PHYSICS 7C Classical Physics
- PHYSICS 7LC Classical Physics Laboratory
- PHYSICS 7D Classical Physics
- PHYSICS 7LD Classical Physics Laboratory
- PHYSICS 7E Classical Physics
- EECS 12 Introduction to Programming
- EECS 70A NETWORK ANALYSIS I
Also listed by UCI
UCI lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Major preparation courses necessary to graduate in two years
- EECS 20 Computer Systems and C Programming
- EECS 22 Advanced C Programming
- EECS 31 Introduction to Digital Systems
- EECS 31L Introduction to Digital Logic Laboratory
- EECS 40 Object-Oriented Systems and Programming
- EECS 70LA Network Analysis I Laboratory
Additional major preparation courses
- I&C SCI 6D Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science
- EECS 22L Software Engineering Project in C Language
- EECS 50 Discrete-Time Signals and Systems
- EECS 55 Engineering Probability
- EECS 70B Network Analysis II
- EECS 70LB Network Analysis II Laboratory
Additional major electives
- I&C SCI 6B Boolean Logic and Discrete Structures
- MATH 2E Multivariable Calculus
- PHYSICS 51A Modern Physics
- PHYSICS 52A Fundamentals of Experimental Physics
- ENGR 7A Introduction to Engineering I
- ENGR 7B Introduction to Engineering II
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Irvine Computer Engineering transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 41% of transfer applicants to UC Irvine Computer Engineering were admitted (213 of 516). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.63–3.93.
Does UC Irvine have a Computer Engineering major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Irvine offers Computer Engineering (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Irvine for Computer Engineering?
UC Irvine's Computer Engineering major preparation includes MATH 2A, MATH 2B, MATH 2D, MATH 3A, MATH 3D and PHYSICS 7C, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
What GPA do you need to transfer to UC Irvine for Computer Engineering?
Admitted Computer Engineering transfers to UC Irvine had GPAs of 3.63–3.93.
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