Bachelor's degree in Environmental Design/Architecture
Student Life #DayInTheLife
Campus & City Irvine, CA, United States
- Rent (1BR)
- $1,100
- Groceries
- $350
- Pint
- $6.5
Varies widely — warm south, four-season northeast, dry west.
Car-centric outside major cities; NYC/SF/Boston/Chicago have metro.
Urban safety varies by neighbourhood; follow campus security guidance.
Ranked in the QS Top 500 (2025) at #307. A recognised international research university.
Student Reviews
Representative reviews"Genuinely worthwhile"
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: the studio culture is incredible — you learn as much from your peers as your tutors. If I'm honest, the timetable has some awkward 9am / Friday afternoon slots. On the city — housing gets expensive fast if you don't live in dorms. Overall, if you're considering Bachelor's degree in Environmental Design/Architecture at University of California-Irvine, I'd say go for it.
"Mixed but mostly good"
It's been a mixed experience, but mostly positive. The best part: the studio culture is incredible — you learn as much from your peers as your tutors. If I'm honest, accommodation allocation was stressful in the first year. On the city — housing gets expensive fast if you don't live in dorms. Overall, if you're considering Bachelor's degree in Environmental Design/Architecture at University of California-Irvine, I'd say go for it.
"Would do it again"
This is the perfect place to study this subject. The best part: the studio culture is incredible — you learn as much from your peers as your tutors. If I'm honest, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship ones. On the city — housing gets expensive fast if you don't live in dorms. Overall, if you're considering Bachelor's degree in Environmental Design/Architecture at University of California-Irvine, I'd say go for it.
"Good but not perfect"
There's a lot to love, but it's not without its flaws. The best part: access to facilities (workshop, equipment, specialist software) is genuinely first-rate. If I'm honest, accommodation allocation was stressful in the first year. On the city — the campus feels like a self-contained bubble in the best way. Overall, if you're considering Bachelor's degree in Environmental Design/Architecture at University of California-Irvine, I'd say go for it.
"Solid, with caveats"
Would I choose it again? Probably yes, with caveats. The best part: the studio culture is incredible — you learn as much from your peers as your tutors. If I'm honest, accommodation allocation was stressful in the first year. On the city — campus life is really active — Greek life, sports, clubs, you name it. Overall, if you're considering Bachelor's degree in Environmental Design/Architecture at University of California-Irvine, I'd say go for it.
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