PROGRAMME PROFILE
At a glance
- Associated institution
- University of California, Irvine
- Destination
- United States
- Format & duration
- Varies by activity · Varies by session
- Age / stage
- See eligibility
- Type
- Academic courses
- Information year
- 2027
Sources checked: 2026-11-11 · Facts and editorial guidance are labelled separately
Learning and approach
- UC Irvine COSMOS provides site-specific science and maths clusters.
Eligibility and international applicants
The grade band covers students entering grades 9–12 in autumn 2027. The statewide office handles questions about residency eligibility. COSMOS is open only to California high-school students. The online application includes a personal statement; applicants must also check the chosen campus and cluster.
Dates and costs
Schedule
Current dates await publication or further verification.
Costs
In 2026, the nonrefundable application fee was $46. The nonrefundable four-week residential fee of $5,518 covered meals, accommodation, orientation, field trips, activities and on-site support.
Official source ↗PROVIDER INFORMATION
Details from the provider
Grade and age
- The grade band covers students entering grades 9–12 in autumn 2027. The statewide office handles questions about residency eligibility. Official source ↗
Eligibility
- COSMOS is open only to California high-school students. The online application includes a personal statement; applicants must also check the chosen campus and cluster. Official source ↗
Application materials
- Submit at least one teacher recommendation; two are strongly encouraged. Upload an unofficial transcript issued after applications open. Current eighth and ninth graders also supply their seventh- and eighth-grade report cards, respectively. Official source ↗
Application and payment dates
- 2026 · Wednesday, January 7 Application Opens, 8:00 AM Official source ↗
- 2026 · Friday, February 6 Application Closes, 11:59 PM (unsupported after 5:00 PM) Official source ↗
- 2026 · Saturday, February 7 (Optional) Financial Aid Application Postmark Deadline Official source ↗
- 2026 · Wednesday, April 8 Offer Acceptance Deadline, 11:59 PM Official source ↗
- 2026 · Friday, April 17 Tuition Deadline Official source ↗
Fees and inclusions
- In 2026, the nonrefundable application fee was $46. The nonrefundable four-week residential fee of $5,518 covered meals, accommodation, orientation, field trips, activities and on-site support. Official source ↗
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Fit and preparation
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Official sources and verification
- Official source 1 ↗www.cosmos.uci.edu
Check the relevant official edition for fees, eligibility and sessions. Images primarily use official programme or university material, with other sources credited separately. They illustrate programme or campus context, not a specific current-year class.
