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).Blacksburg provides breathtaking views, distinctive shops, art galleries, and dining options. Blacksburg regularly ranks among the best places to live in the nation and has built a reputation as a well-managed, stable, and forward-thinking community thanks to its award-winning services, affordable cost of living, safety, temperate climate, and a wealth of recreational opportunities.

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.

Scholarships:

Not available

Costs:

Tuition:

• Undergraduate: $42,000/ year
• Graduate: $37,000/ year

 Room & Board:

• Undergraduate: $11,640/ year
• Graduate: $12,658/ year

Entry requirements:

Level	AdvantageVT-Freshman	AdvantageVT-Master
Transcript	Engineering: GPA 3.5+ Others: GPA 3.0+	Mechanical Engineering: GPA 3.3+ Others: GPA 3.0+
Transcript evaluation	No	No
English proficiency	IELTS 5.5+ (subscore 5.5+) TOEFL 60+	IELTS 5.5+/TOEFL 65+
Standardized test:  Undergraduate: SAT/ACT Graduate: GMAT/GRE	No	No
Special requirements: Portfolio, audition, interview, work experience, etc.	No	Varies by program. For details, please see Graduate Admission - Requirements Graduate Admission - Requirements
Resume	No	Yes
Personal statement	No	Yes
Recommendation letter	No	2-3
Application fee	$75	$75

Programs:

AdvantageVT-Freshman: ALL PROGRAMS

• Business: Economics, Real Estate, Finance, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Marketing, Agribusiness, Property Management.
• Arts & Design: Fashion Merchandising & Design, Architecture, Graphic, Industrial, Interior, Landscape Architecture, Music.
• Sciences: Geosciences, Environmental, Landscape Design and Turfgrass Science, Microbiology, Nanoscience, Polymer Chemistry, Statistics, Packaging Systems & Design, Material.
• Engineering & Technology: Aerospace, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Construction, Mining, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial & Systems, Ocean.
• Computing: FinTech and Big Data Analytics, Computational Modeling & Data Analytics, Computer Science.
• Social Sciences & Education: Public Relations, Advertising, Cinema, Communication, Multimedia Journalism, Psychology.
• Health & Human Services: Medicinal Chemistry, Neuroscience, Nanomedicine, Nutrition & Dietetics, Public Health.

AdvantageVT-Master:

• Engineering & Technology: Biomedical, Mechanical, Civil, Industrial & Systems, Computer Science & Applications.
• Business: Hospitality and Tourism Management, Accounting and Information Systems.
• Arts & Design: Architecture, Urban Design.

Application deadlines:

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

Rankings & Recognition:

#51 National Universities 

(US News & World Report 2025)

#21 Top Public Schools

(U.S. News & World Report 2025)

#26 Most Innovative Schools

(U.S. News & World Report 2025)

#13 Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs

(U.S. News & World Report 2025)

#29 Computer Science Programs

(U.S. News & World Report 2025)

#40 Business Programs

(U.S. News & World Report 2025)

#92 Engineering World Universities

(Times Higher Education 2024)

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

Admissions level:

• Undergraduate: ESL/ AdvantageVT-Freshman
• Graduate: AdvantageVT-Master