Our Location

The Paul Merage School of Business is located in Orange County, California, part of a vibrant economy and home to some of the most prestigious and innovative companies in the United States. Orange County and Irvine in particular, are widely known for an entrepreneurial spirit that produces a staggering amount of start-up companies and incubation activity, complemented by the presence of large, multinational businesses. The area is a hub of technology, medical, real estate, and several other industry clusters. It is situated midway between Los Angeles and San Diego, and is a gateway to the Asia-Pacific rim. In addition to its thriving economy, Orange County also boasts forty-two miles of coastline, three harbors, forty thousand acres of regional parks, forty miles of bicycle trails and over one hundred twenty thousand acres of protected natural habitat. This is one of the most beautiful and scenic parts of southern California, offering an incomparable lifestyle and year round near perfect weather.

Outdoor activities abound and students take advantage of the California lifestyle. Formal and informal events are typically held minutes away in Irvine, Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, or Newport Beach.  Students have enrolled together in golf classes, sailing lessons, scuba lessons, and kayaking outings.  The campus sits in the heart of the Irvine-Newport Beach community and is ranked as one of the safest places to live in the country.

The City of Irvine is located about 45 miles South of Los Angeles International Airport and about 60 miles of North of San Diego. We are 4 miles inland from the coast (i.e. Newport Beach), 10 miles North of Laguna Beach, and 15 miles from Disney Land. In other words, we are very close to beaches, shopping malls and other tourist attractions.

We encourage you to visit the UC Irvine Community and Visitors website for a wealth of information on our campus and surrounding community.