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About VCU
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Richmond, United States. VCU is working together with Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU), Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU). Sport affiliations and memberships: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
QS World University Rankings collects data on the best institutions in the world, according to which VCU is on top-770. In the USA, VCU is considered one of the most prestigious higher education institutions.
VCU does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor and master programs.
As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at VCU is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at VCU for local citizens starts from 12,615 USD per year. For international students, the cost of study differs — from 25,949 USD. Thanks to scholarships and financial aid, university students have the opportunity to fully or partially cover the cost of education. On the official website of the university, you can find all the up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.
Academic calendarSemesters
ScholarshipsYes
Financial AidYes
BachelorLocal15,114USD/yearForeign36,446USD/year
MasterLocal12,615USD/yearForeign25,949USD/year
Additional costs
In addition to the cost of education, it is necessary to pay attention to additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
Room and boardon campus11,504USD/yearoff campus11,504USD/year
Other expenseson campus5,283USD/yearoff campus5,283USD/year
Study programs at VCU
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
ExamsGPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Medicine
Education & Training
Exam scoresGPA — 3.0, IELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 70
Agriculture & Forestry
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology with a Concentration in Life Science
Enrollment in bachelor's programs is based on the results of entrance examinations. However, your GPA score must also be at least 2. Read how to calculate it in this article. Before submitting documents to the university, applicants take an English language exam. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score is 6. The TOEFL score is not lower than 70. Applicants will need a subject exam — ACT or SAT.
GPA2
IELTS6
TOEFL iBT70
TOEFL PBT550
Master's degree at VCU
The academic performance of a student in an undergraduate program plays an important role in the selection of candidates. In order to enroll at VCU for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 6.5. TOEFL — 80 or higher.
IELTS6.5
TOEFL iBT80
TOEFL PBT600
VCU campus
The campus of VCU is located in Richmond. The urban campus is suitable for those students who, firstly, are used to independence, and secondly, cannot imagine their life without the hustle and bustle of a big metropolis. The educational institution has its own library. Here, students do their homework or just have a good time reading an interesting book. Thanks to international exchange programs at VCU, students can communicate with representatives of different countries and nationalities and thus expand their own horizons. And, the university contributes to this by regularly holding joint events for local and foreign students.
To stay in the country for another year after graduation, you need to renew your student visa or apply for a job seeker visa. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
