University of California, Irvine

Paul Merage School of Business · Full-time MBA

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University & Programme Information
University University of California, Irvine
Business school Paul Merage School of Business
Location Irvine, California, United States
Program Full-time MBA
Duration 24 months
US News Business School Ranking 51 (2026, tied)
US News National University Ranking 34
Application Deadlines
Entry Fall 2027
Round 1 October 15
Round 2 January 15
Round 3 March 1 (recommended international deadline)
Round 4 May 1 (final international deadline)
Round 5 June 30
Application Requirements
GMAT/GRE policy: Test optional. Merage recommends a score for applicants without a quantitative background. Final international deadline: May 1. Merage recommends applying by March 1.
Tuition & Living Costs
Tuition $70,481.44 annual nonresident tuition and fees (2026–27 estimate; new-student document fee extra)
Living and other expenses See UC Irvine’s cost-of-attendance information
Scholarships All applicants are automatically considered for scholarships
Class Profile
Merage reports that approximately one-third of full-time MBA students are international. Current cohort test-score and GPA averages were not verified.
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Employment & Careers

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