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Official website
www.vt.eduUSAQS #211 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete★ ACC Conference★ Carnegie R1 Doctoral
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech is a public research university located in Blacksburg, Virginia. It is known for its strong emphasis on engineering, technology, and science, and is part of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University system. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, and is home to over 30,000 students. Virginia Tech is also renowned for its research capabilities, particularly in areas such as engineering, computer science, and biotechnology.
Last full enrichment: 9 Jun 2026
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Times Higher Education #9 · 2026ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) #15 · 2026Forbes #60 · 2026US News & World Report #61 · 2026QS World University Rankings #2026 · 2026Times Higher Education #9 · 2025
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Rural, 2,300 acres
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseLarge Community
2/10
Diversity
9/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Varies widely by state
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
33.33% placement rate
Popular fields
Computer EngineeringElectrical and Computer EngineeringMasters in Engineering EducationMechanical EngineeringFinanceGeneral Industrial EngineeringAerospace EngineeringData Analysis and Applied Statistics
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Student Life
30,000 students (1,500 international)
Campus: Rural, 2,300 acres
Location: Blacksburg, United States
Climate: Varies widely by state
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 60%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 60%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.5
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school