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Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in applying to the PhD and MS programs in 
Information and Computer Science at the University of California, Irvine.
We have received your inquiry.  Please read the following info to see if
it answers your questions. If not, please give us a few days to 
process your inquiry (we get many daily) - we will get back to you.
Please do not send multiple copies of the same inquiry. We appreciate
your patience.


RECEIVING AN APPLICATION 

We encourage everyone to apply online at:
http://www.rgs.uci.edu/grad/prospective/app_online.htm

or

If you do not have web access, please send an email with
"application request" in the subject line to gcounsel@
ics.uci.edu

or send a request to:

Graduate Counselor
Information & Computer Science
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA 92697-3425

NOTE:  THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS AND NO FEE WAIVERS
Your application will not be processed without the $60 application fee.

HOW BEST TO OBTAIN INFORMATION ABOUT OUR PROGRAM AT UC IRVINE?
In the meantime, you might be able to access our departmental and University
information through the World Wide Web.  You may also apply on-line through
the WWW.  

WWW pages:
ICS Department: (to see our faculty research and interests)
    http://www.ics.uci.edu/
On-line Gradaute Application to UC Irvine:
    http://www.rgs.uci.edu/grad/prospective/app_online.htm

General Information about Graduate Studies at UCI:
    http://www.rgs.uci.edu/grad/prospective/index.htm


DEPARTMENT:  Information and Computer Science
DEGREE:      PhD &
             Master's in Computer Science
                with an emphasis in Research


AREAS OF STUDY/RESEARCH INTEREST:
        * Artificial Intelligence
        * Informatics in Biology and Medicine
        * Information Access and Management 
        * Computer Systems Design
        * Computer Systems and Networks
        * Computing, Organizations, Policy and Society (CORPS)
        * Software
        * Algorithms and Data Structures
        * Databases
        * Graphics

       
        ...in addition to
 
       **NEW**  **Just added for the Master Degree**
        *Knowledge Discovery in Databases
        *Embedded Systems 

At this time we do not have a part-time MS program that allows students
to attend night or weekend classes.  MS students can petition to attend
part-time, but this means only registering for half the required amount
of units.   

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  January 15 

We start accepting applications October 1st.  We only admit students
for the fall quarters.

TUITION AND FEES

Fees: $5,443.50 (CA res)
Fees & Tuition: $16,765.50 (non-CA res & intl students)

CA residents pay fees only. Non-CA residents and international students
pay both fees and tuition. Prices are for the entire academic year.


FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
During 2001-2002, the Department was able to fully support each *PhD* student
admitted into the program.  While we can not guarantee support for
100% of our students in the future, we continue to search for funding
sources for all PhD graduate students.  

MS students may have the opportunity to work with local companies 
through part time internships and apply for teaching assistant
positions.

International students should not expect to be funded unless they are 
officially notified in writing.  Those students who receive a teaching 
or research assistantship will have fees (and probably tuition) covered. 
You should be aware that stipends earned in this way may not entirely 
cover all living expenses.  Due to visa restrictions, there are very 
limited opportunities to work off campus.

First year PhD applicants who are offered financial assistance are usually
offered Teaching Assistantships.  The University of California, Irvine
requires International students to pass the Test of Spoken English (TSE)
with a minimum score of 50 before they will allow you to be a TA.  If you
have not taken the TSE, please plan to do so as soon as possible.  The
University will not process Visa applications without proof of having
passed the TSE (if you have been offered a teaching assistantship).
Information about English language proficiency requirements for 
International Student Teaching Assistants can be found at:  
http://www.rgs.uci.edu/grad/students/esl_tests.htm  

The total amount needed for a nine month period for a single student is
approximately $28,000.  All students, once accepted, must show proof that
they have that much money for the first year.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
All International applicants are expected to submit the following:

        - A completed application
        - Payment of the $60.00 application fee
        - Official GRE scores (official copy, no photocopies)
            score good for 5 years 
        - 3 letters of recommendation
        - 2 official copies of transcripts (translated into English)
        - Official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Scores
            score good for 2 years
        - Official TSE (Test of Spoken English), for International students
                who expect to receive financial assistance.

Note: The general GRE is a requirement. The subject GRE is only a recommendation
for students who do not have a BS in CS or a related field.

Domestic students:
        -All the above except for the TOEFL and TSE.

For other information related to international students, please refer to:  
http://www.rgs.uci.edu/grad/students/inter_foreign.htm  

ONCE YOU HAVE APPLIED:

Once you have applied to the program, WE WILL CONTACT YOU
IF YOUR MATERIALS ARE STILL NEEDED.  Our applicant pool is
very large and it does take some time to get through all
the paper, so please be patient.

If you have a question regarding your electronic application 
and payment please contact the office of Research and Graduate 
Studies, (949) 824-4611, or address@hidden

PhD & MS decisions are ongoing, acceptance or denial letters will be
sent by mail only.

Our office cannot inform you of your application status over
the phone or by email.  If we have any problems with your
application we will contact you.

ETS is slow in getting GRE and TOEFL scores to us this year.  If
you have already requested your scores to be sent to our office,
please be patient, it may take a few extra weeks.

  GRE code: 0402  TOEFL code: 78

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Thank you for your interest in the ICS Graduate Programs.  Please
feel free to send additional email if this automatic reply did
not answer your questions.