COSMOS UC Irvine
Cl.1 Data Science in Biomedical Sciences; Cl.2 Decoding the Universe: Physics/Big Data/Computation; Cl.3 Tissue & Tumor Biology + Computational Modeling; Cl.4 Subatomic World & Expanding Universe; Cl.5 Sustainable Aviation Systems; Cl.6 Genes, Genomes & Skeletal Muscle Dystrophies; Cl.7 BioEngineering Your Brain (Brainwaves); Cl.9 Stressed Out Bugs: Bacteria & Environments
- Grades
- Completing grades 8-12, CA high school students only
- Format
- Residential
- Location
- UC Irvine, CA
- Dates
- Jul 5 - Jul 31
- Length
- 4 weeks
- Cost
- $5,518 + $46 application fee (need-based aid available)
The hidden details
California residents only
COSMOS accepts students completing grades 8–12 who are enrolled in a California high school. Out-of-state students are not eligible.
Source: COSMOS statewide eligibility requirements (UC COSMOS) (2026-01-01)
$200 deposit non-refundable
A $200 deposit is required to hold a spot and is non-refundable — including for students who receive full financial aid.
Source: COSMOS program fee and deposit policy (2026-01-01)
Residency restriction: CA residents