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Admissions level:
- Undergraduate: ESL/ AdvantageVT-Freshman
- Graduate: AdvantageVT-Master
Rankings & Recognition:
#47 National Universities
(US News & World Report 2024)
#20 Public Universities
(U.S. News & World Report 2024)
#13 Engineering Programs
(U.S. News & World Report 2024)
#47 Business Programs
(U.S. News & World Report 2024)
#27 Computer Science Program
(U.S. News & World Report 2024)
#78 Engineering & Technology World Ranking
(Times Higher Education 2023)
#95 Computer Science World Ranking
(Times Higher Education 2023)
Key facts:
- Student population: 37,010 including 3,400+ international students from 100 nations
- A strong Cooperative Education and Internship Program (CEIP) offering opportunities of paid full-time and part-time work
- Virginia Tech’s main campus in Blacksburg has 2,600 acres, 235 buildings, an airport, Lane Stadium, Cassell Coliseum, the Moss Arts Center, and an adjacent research park
- $1.89 billion operating budget and $600 million annual research
- Top 50 Research Institution (National Science Foundation)
- Virginia Tech’s campus dining services are regularly rated among the best in the US
VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University (Virginia Tech), the most comprehensive university in Virginia and a nationwide top research university, provides nearing 300 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. By adopting a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to educating students to be leaders and problem-solvers, Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge in keeping with its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve).
With nationally unique academic programs and excellent graduate employment statistics, Virginia Tech is frequently praised for the quality of its education. Outside of the traditional classroom setting, students will have a variety of experiential learning chances to work on real-world issues. Among them are fieldwork training, clinical experience, cooperative education, and undergraduate research.
Virginia Tech is ranked 15th in the country by The Princeton Review for having the happiest students. There are numerous opportunities for friendship and participation in university life. In addition to 52 communities dedicated to fraternity and sorority life, Virginia Tech is home to over 800 clubs. There are a ton of university and community activities. Students can go to community festivals, plays, movies, concerts, and art displays.
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Tuition:
- Freshman: $42,000/ year
- Master: $37,000/ year
Room & Board:
- Freshman: $11,640/ year
- Master: $12,658/ year
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Level |
AdvantageVT-Freshman |
AdvantageVT-Master |
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Transcript |
Engineering: GPA 3.5+ Others: GPA 3.0+ |
Mechanical Engineering: GPA 3.3+ Others: GPA 3.0+ |
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Transcript evaluation |
No |
No |
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English proficiency |
IELTS: 5.5-6.5+ TOEFL: 60-78+ |
IELTS: 5.5-6.5+ TOEFL: 65-80+ |
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Standardized test:
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No |
No |
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Special requirements: Portfolio, audition, interview, work experience, etc. |
No |
Varies by program. For details, please see Graduate Admission - Requirements |
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Resume |
No |
Yes |
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Personal statement |
No |
Yes |
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Recommendation letter |
No |
2-3 |
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Application fee |
$75 |
$75 |
AdvantageVT-Freshman: ALL PROGRAMS
- Business: Accounting, Real Estate, Fashion Merchandising & Design, Finance, Tourism/ Event/ Hospitality, Management, Marketing, Sport Management.
- Sciences: Biochemistry, Environment, Food Science/ Food Technology, Microbiology, Nanoscience, Physics, Statistics, Packaging Systems and Design, Material.
- Engineering & Technology: Aerospace, Bioengineering, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Construction Management, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial/Systems.
- Computing: FinTech and Big Data Analytics, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Technology.
- Social Sciences & Education: International Relations, Advertising, Education, Communication and Media, English, Journalism, Political Sciences, Psychology.
- Health & Human Services: Medicinal Chemistry, Neuroscience, Nanomedicine, Nutrition, Public Health.
AdvantageVT-Master:
- Engineering & Technology: Biomedical, Mechanics, Mechanical, Civil, Industrial and Systems, Computer Science.
- Business: Hospitality and Tourism Management, Accounting and Information Systems.
- Arts & Design: Architecture, Architecture - Concentration in Urban Design.
AdvantageVT-Freshman:
- Fall intake: July 10
- Spring intake: December 10
- Summer intake: April 10
AdvantageVT-Master:
- Fall intake: May 1
- Spring intake: October 1
- Summer intake: February 1
