The University of Virginia would prepare America's future leaders to protect their young democracy. It would facilitate open exchange between students and professors, unlock the potential of the nation best and brightest minds, and encourage students and faculty to advance knowledge and break traditional boundaries.
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
Bachelor's programmes
Engineering & Technology (6)
- Bachelor Aerospace Engineering
- Bachelor Chemical Engineering
- B.Sc. Civil Engineering
- Bachelor Engineering Science
- B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor Systems Engineering
Medicine & Health (4)
- B.S.Ed. Kinesiology
- BSN Nursing
- B.Sc. RN to BS in Nursing
Business & Management (3)
- Bachelor Youth and Social Innovation
Social Sciences (3)
- Bachelor Urban and Environmental Planning
- Bachelor Youth and Social Innovation
Arts, Design & Architecture (2)
- Bachelor Architectural History
- B.Sc. Architecture
Computer Science & IT (2)
- B.Sc. Computer Engineering
- B.Sc. Computer Science
Education & Training (2)
- Bachelor Speech Communication Disorders
- Bachelor Youth and Social Innovation
Humanities (2)
- Bachelor Speech Communication Disorders
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (1)
- Bachelor Urban and Environmental Planning
About
History
In 1819 Thomas Jefferson fulfilled his lifelong ambition to create a new and better institution of higher learning.
Education
- UVA offers one of the world’s most iconic undergraduate experiences. Designed as a machine to foster ingenuity, UVA has stood as a center for critical thought designed not just to create a better kind of university but also to create better leaders and a more informed society.
- Whatever your goal, a graduate degree, a professional education or postdoctoral studies at UVA will help you reach your destination. With a diverse suite of degrees and programs, the University of Virginia supports a variety of paths, propelling students forward to pursue their educations as far as they choose to go.
- Summer Session
- Executive education courses
Research
With core investments in strengthening our research capabilities, UVA is focusing research on intellectual and social challenges where it can have the most impact. As part of this effort, the University is developing several cross-disciplinary institutes and initiatives that address complex challenges, that provide valuable educational and research opportunities and that generate scholarship and research with a measurable impact. These initiatives align with societal needs and create new knowledge that produces unanticipated technologies and innovative ideas.
Career
Many people think picking a major means picking a career, but a major is just one factor that can help determine your career path. Be open-minded about your major choice and explore options that align with your interests, skills and values. Discover opportunities that may fit your interests and talents, and learn about some you didn't even know existed.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2020
107
2019
107 6
2018
113
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2020
107 4
2019
111 -4
2018
107
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2019
151
2018
151
2017
151
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2020
198 -6
2019
192 -19
2018
173
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
The Help Desk is available to help all students troubleshoot any technical issues free of charge. The Help Desk is centrally located in the main hallway of the classroom building of Saunders Hall.
Housing services
Life in the residence halls will be an important part of your first year at UVA, and you probably have a lot of questions. The links below should help your learn about the housing application and assignment process.
Library services
Today, the University of Virginia Library is a vital resource for students, faculty and scholars worldwide. With several major facilities, labs and programs the Library offers critical support to academic endeavors at UVA and beyond. At its heart lies Alderman, a sprawling complex housing works in the humanities and social sciences.
Student Life
Campus life
- Student Activities Center (Clubs & Organizations)
- Student Affairs, Office for (School of Medicine)
- Student Career Services, School of Law
- Student Council
- Student Disability Access Center (Academic and Disabilities Services)
- Student Elections (University Board of Elections)
- Student Financial Services
- Student Health Center (Elson)
- Student Information System
- Student Information System (SIS)
- Student Legal Services
- Student Member of the Board of Visitors
- Student Residential Facilities (Virtual Tour)
Sports facilities
The entire UVA community—students, staff, athletes, faculty and families—participates in a wide variety fitness programs, outdoor adventure and club and intramural sports activities, and the University maintains a combined 14 courts, fields and recreation centers. Walk anywhere across Grounds at virtually any time of day, and you’ll find people engaged in athletic activity—from pick-up volleyball to spinning to club basketball to weekend hiking expeditions on the Appalachian Trail, which passes only a few miles from the University.
Student clubs
At UVA, the opportunities to lead are endless. From day one, students are called upon to take charge—from serving as part of Class and Student Councils, where they work to foster a sense of community and advocate on behalf of peers, to joiningJudiciary Committee, where they strive to uphold the University’s standards of conduct, to serving on Honor Committee, where they work tirelessly to support the University’s Honor System. Here, leadership isn’t just an elective. It’s a way of life.
Accreditation
The University of Virginia is an accredited member of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges ("SACSCOC" or the "Commission").
Student Reviews
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Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
UVA is a school that allows students to act as leaders every day. We really take the term 'student self-governance' to heart. The educational experience is enriching and you learn from professors, students, and the world at large. The school has it's own lingo and traditions, which makes it feel like a family.
An excelllent architecture education
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
The UVA School of Architecture ignited a passion for design, sustainability and making that I carry to this day.
University of Virginia Architecture School
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
The Architecture school at the University of Virginia is in itself a community nestled within the larger university. It is globally-oriented, with lots of student groups active in community service, sustainability, and diversity. The program is set up so that classes each semester will relate to one another so that as a student you are encouraged to make connections and...
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