University of Virginia

The University of Virginia (UVA) is a public research university in Charlottesville, Virginia, founded in 1819. Its historic Grounds and undergraduate school structure attract highly selective applicants from Virginia and beyond. UVA offers undergraduate pathways across arts and sciences and other undergraduate schools, with graduate and professional programmes in law, medicine, business and related fields.

Undergraduate admission is competitive, especially for out-of-state students. Review school options, testing policy and financial-aid guidance on admission.virginia.edu. UVA is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). International applicants should confirm English requirements and fee status carefully.

Campus location: Charlottesville, VA 22904. Confirm tuition, housing, deadlines and visit details on virginia.edu before applying. Families comparing public universities should weigh UVA’s school structure, residency advantages for Virginians and academic expectations. Prepare counsellor recommendations early for Early Decision or Early Action plans if used in your cycle. Always confirm current tuition, deadlines, testing policy and visit details on the official website before applying. Keep transcripts and recommendations organised early in the cycle. Prospective students and families should verify the latest tuition, housing costs, application deadlines, testing policy and financial-aid rules on the institution's official website for the intended entry year. Published third-party summaries can become outdated quickly. Keep academic transcripts, counsellor recommendations and identification documents organised early, and confirm any programme-specific prerequisites before submitting an application. Campus visits or official virtual sessions are useful for understanding teaching style, student support and residential life. Prospective students and families should verify the latest tuition, housing costs, application deadlines, testing policy and financial-aid rules on the institution's official website for the intended entry year. Published third-party summaries can become outdated quickly. Keep academic transcripts, counsellor recommendations and identification documents organised early, and confirm any programme-specific prerequisites before submitting an application. Campus visits or official virtual sessions are useful for understanding teaching style, student support and residential life.