UCI

UCI is a common acronym that can refer to several organizations, most notably University of California, Irvine and the Union Cycliste Internationale. The meanings are distinct and relate to higher education and international sport governance, respectively.

University of California, Irvine (UCI) is a public research university located in Irvine, California. It is part of the University of California system and offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across disciplines such as arts, humanities, social sciences, sciences, engineering, health sciences, and business. The university emphasizes research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and community engagement, with numerous research centers and partnerships with industry and government. UCI is known for strengths in areas including biosciences, engineering, computing, and medical sciences, and it serves a diverse student body and regional economy.

Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) is the world governing body for the sport of cycling. It is responsible for establishing and enforcing rules, equipment standards, anti-doping policies, and governance across cycling disciplines. The organization oversees international competitive cycling, including road, track, mountain biking, cyclo-cross, and BMX. It sanctions major events such as world championships and the UCI World Tour and coordinates with national federations to regulate the sport worldwide. The UCI is headquartered in Aigle, Switzerland, and operates with member national federations around the world.