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Virginia Commonwealth University Courses & Fees 2026

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(42 courses)
INR 6 L - 36 LGet Fee Details
Duration12 months-3 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 - 7, TOEFL: 80 - 100, PTE: 65 & Above, Duolingo: 110 - 120, GRE: 300 & Above, GMAT
MBA/PGDM(8 courses)
INR 16 L - 30 LGet Fee Details
Duration12 months-3 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 - 7, TOEFL: 100 & Above, PTE: 65 - 68, Duolingo: 120 & Above, GMAT, GRE
B.E. / B.Tech(10 courses)
INR 33 L - 37 LGet Fee Details
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 - 6.5, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE, Duolingo
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Q:   What is the average salary of VCU graduates?
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As per the 2024 Graduate Outcomes Survey, the average salary of the Business graduates (Master's) is USD 96,333. For other Master's graduates are-

CoursesAverage Salary 
Business AdministrationUSD 96,333 (Around INR 89 lakh)
BrandingUSD 73,867 (Around INR 68.4 lakh)
Decision AnalyticsUSD 140,000 (Around INR 1.2 Cr.)
Information SystemUSD 100,000 (Around INR 93 lakh)

 

Q:   What is the cost of living in the Virginia Commonwealth University?
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VCU cost of living for international students in inclusive of housing, meals, books, travel, personal expenses, and more. 

Particulars

UG Students 

Housing & food

USD 19,616

Books and supplies

USD 1,290

Personal and miscellaneous

USD 4,322

Transportation

USD 1,282

Loan fees

  • USD 70 for UG
  • USD 182 for PG

 

Q:   Does VCU require GRE?
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Virginia Commonwealth University requires GRE for some of the Graduate programs. This requirement vary from course to course. A few of the departments may ask for GMAT score instead of GRE. Along with these standardized test scores, Indian students are required to submit the following documents for VCU admission-

  • Transcripts
  • Personal statement
  • English language proficiency score
  • Passport copy
Q:   Does VCU accept Duolingo?
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Yes, Virginia Commonwealth Uni accepts Duolingo test scores. The minimum score required in Duolingo for UG admission is 105 and for PG admission, it is 110. Test scores required in other English language proficiency tests are-

TestUG ScoresPG Scores
TOEFL70 on iBT80 on iBT
IELTS6.06.5
PTE5365
Duolingo105110

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Virginia Commonwealth University Fee Breakdown 2026

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Q:   Is VCU a Tier 1 University?
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Virginia Commonwealth University is a R1 institution, very high research spending and Doctorate Production. It is one of the only 80 public universities nationwide that has been designated as R1 by Carnegie Foundation. It has earned its prestigious Community Engagement status. For the year 2025, the research expenditures of VCU is $550 million. 

Q:   What is Virginia Commonwealth University ranked in the QS rankings?
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In the world rankings, Virginia Commonwealth Uni ranking is #901-950. Some of the subject rankings of VCU are-

  • Nursing: #101-150
  • Pharmacy and Pharmacology: #151-200
  • Medicine: #201-250
Q:   Is VCU ranked in the Top 25?
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In the 2026 National Universities rankings, Virginia Commonwealth University ranks at #139, as per U.S. News. Also, VCU is ranked at #72 in Top Public schools category. In the National Universities rankings, VCU ranks among the Top 200 Universities. 

Q:   What are the subject rankings of Virginia Commonwealth University?
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As per U.S. News rankings, many of the Graduate schools of VCU are ranked among the Top 50. These are given below-

  • #2 for Fine Arts
  • #8 for Health Care Management
  • #15 for Occupational Therapy
  • #20 for Pharmacy
  • #22 for Social Policy

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Students Ratings & Reviews

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
  • 50% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Academically oriented
Fun loving
Liberal
Internships3.5
Part time work4
Post study jobs4
Quality of faculty4
Student Life4
Value for money4.5
Public transportation4
Safety4.5
Indian Food3.5
Permanent Immigration4
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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Batch of 2026
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It is a very friendly and encouraging environment.
Tips: I have gained a lot of exposure and expertise in my field as well. The environment and people are very helpful and considerate so you don't have much to worry about. Take your time and don't feel the pressure to commit to things you initially thought you'd want long term.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 3450
Prepping time for classes35 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD
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Master of Science in Computer Science - Batch of 2026
4.2
Unique, valuable with lots of college activities and events.
Tips: If you are not from an international board then you will need to understand certain significant aspects of academics such as how to write academic reports, avoid plagiarism, and how citations work. These would take a minute to grasp. Other than that, dedicate your first year to campus clubs and activities and explore different events.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 7450
Prepping time for classes33 hours/Week
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Answered 4 days ago

The MS in Computer Science course of VCU is of 2-year duration. Also, students can take up specializations as per their choice such as Data Mining, Bio-informatics, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, etc. Students can apply online for the MS courses of VCU. After studying this course, st

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Ishita Singh

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Answered a year ago

Virginia Commonwealth University is a slightly competitive university to get into, as its acceptance rate stands at 91%. This figure tells us that almost 91 out of every 100 applicants manage to get enrolled in VCU Richmond, which is more than half of all the applicants. Therefore, once an applicant

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Anushree Sinha

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Answered a year ago

VCU application fee of USD 75 or INR 7k. Students can pay the application fee online using a credit card. UG students at this university can apply via Common App, whereas, PG students can apply directly through university-specific links

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Anushree Sinha

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Answered a year ago

Virginia Commonwealth University accepts international applications either through the Common Application or the Official Application Portal for UG courses and Graduate Application portal for PG courses. Once a candidate has applied to the university and submitted all the required documents, it take

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Anushree Sinha

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Master of Business Administration (MBA) is one of the best courses offered in the Virginia Commonwealth University. With the help of this course, students get to develop communication skills, analytical and strategic thinking abilities, and leadership skills by getting to work in teams. 

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Duration

18 - 24 months

Annual Fee

INR 15 L - 22 L

Accreditation

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

Specializations

Brand Leadership

Business Analytics

Corporate Finance

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Global Business, Health Care Management

Information Resources Management

Investments

Real Estate

Supply Chain Management

Average Package (Business School)

USD 88,388 (INR 73.7 L)

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University CityRichmond, Virginia, USA
Size of cityMedium
Population of City2,27,032

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821 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23284, United States
Richmond ( Virginia)

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