University of California, Irvine

Master of Human-Computer Interaction & Design (MHCID)

Deadline: May 15, 2026 (Fall 2026 cycle) | Application fee: $135 (US) / $155 (international)

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Program info

Length: 1 year
Total tuition: $60,060 / 1 year (2026-27)
Location: Irvine, CA
Class size: 27 people / year
Commitment: full-time, online (low-residency, 3 campus visits)
Founded in: 2016
STEM: Yes

Admission requirements

GPA3

SOPRequired

ResumeRequired

Recommendation3 letters

TOEFL80

IELTS7 (6 each module)

GREOptional (alternative to portfolio)

GMATNot required

PortfolioPortfolio or GRE (portfolio strongly recommended)

Programming skillNot required

Master of Human-Computer Interaction & Design (MHCID) at University of California, Irvine (Irvine, CA) takes 1 year, full-time, online (low-residency, 3 campus visits). Total tuition is $60,060 / 1 year (2026-27). Applicants need a portfolio. GRE is optional. International applicants need a TOEFL of 80. Application deadline: May 15, 2026 (Fall 2026 cycle).

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