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| Courses | 1st Year Tuition Fees | Duration & Eligibility |
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B.A.(27 courses) | INR 35 LGet Fee Details | Duration: 4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE: 53 & Above |
MS(1 course) | INR 26 LGet Fee Details | Duration: 18-24 months Exam Accepted: TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE |
M.A.(10 courses) | INR 23 L - 44 LGet Fee Details | Duration: 18 months-2 years Exam Accepted: TOEFL: 80 - 105, PTE, IELTS: 6.5 & Above |
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Virginia Tech Humanities & Social SciencesStudents Ratings & Reviews
4.1/5
15 Verified Reviews
Student Views (Based on Reviews)
- 40% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Academically oriented
Friendly
Multi-dimensional
Fun loving
Internships3.8
Part time work4.3
Post study jobs4.1
Quality of faculty4.5
Student Life4.5
Value for money3.9
Public transportation4.6
Safety4.5
Indian Food3.4
Permanent Immigration3.3
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samarth mehta
MEng in Computer Science & Application - Batch of 2024
4.6
A university that gives you multiple opportunity, be sure to knock and achievfe multiple.
Tips: Joining Virginia Tech was the best decision I could've made. The academic environment completely sharpens your technical, research, and problem-solving skills within the first few months. One massive perk is the research funding—I secured a Research Assistant position that cut my tuition in half for a semester. Between the world-class lab facilities, the sheer amount of campus resources, and the collaborative student community in Blacksburg, it's an incredible place. If you get accepted here, do not pass it up.
Likes (Quality of faculty): Faculty gets a high rating because Virginia Tech professors are surprisingly accessible for a massive research university. They hold regular office hours, host extra Q&A sessions before exams, and genuinely want you to succeed. The research coming out of the labs here is top-tier—and more importantly, professors actively recruit students to join their projects. Getting a paid research assistantship to work directly alongside leading experts in your field makes a huge difference.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Permanent immigration gets a low rating because staying long-term in the US is a massive headache. Outside of finishing a PhD and going for an EB-1 fast-track visa, international students are stuck with the H-1B lottery system. Even with a 3-year STEM OPT extension from Virginia Tech, you're completely at the mercy of luck and company sponsorship. Personally, I have no desire to settle in the US long-term anyway. The career growth and technical exposure here are incredible, but as far as easy permanent residency goes, it's just not realistic.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1500
Prepping time for classes24 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 120000
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Akhil Anand
MS in Environmental Engineering - Batch of 2023
4.1
The university helps you to grow and be independent.
Tips: I did experience a cultural shift in a good way. The people here are more open and friendly and there is a lot of mutual respect one holds for others including strangers. On the same token, the environment is a lot more competitive and lonelier so that can be tricky to navigate.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 4250
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 82900
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Aahana Sharma
MS in Chemical Engineering - Batch of 2024
3.8
It was a fulfilling and enlightening experience.
Tips: Students should enjoy their time here and try to avoid getting too stressed as the academic pressure can be intense. Keep a healthy work life balance. Talk to your professors and keep up your classroom engagement as these points can matter. The faculty is very helpful and understanding and will provide you with every insight required to succeed in your career.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 4250
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 92925
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Anonymous
MS in Statistics - Batch of 2025
4.2
It is one of a kind experience worth reminiscing about.
Tips: Students should take advantage of their time here by collaborating on projects, going to the career fair and engaging with their peer group as the Virginia Tech experience is also essential to build yourself for the workforce. It would be wise to come with a scholarship that too for one of the programs that is ranked highly among the university.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 4200
Prepping time for classes29 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD
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Anonymous
B.Sc in Business Information Technology - Batch of 2027
4.2
It has been above my expectations and you get to expect great student life at VT.
Tips: I initially used to think that Virginia Teach would be a very academic environment with less time for anything else but here you are encouraged to explore your interests outside of the classroom be it sports, volunteer ship or a hobby, you can really make the best out of everything that campus has to offer while getting a good quality education.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 5150
Prepping time for classes29 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 87525
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Ishanvi
Bachelor of Science in Business - Finance - Batch of 2027
4.2
A great ideal mix of academic and extra curricular activities.
Tips: I have been having a pretty good time so far at Virginia Tech as the campus is a truly lively and inclusive place. Try to stand out in classes as that will benefit you in the long run especially as you can take advantage of the numerous research opportunities present. The faculty is great and understanding so don't hesitate to ask any questions.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 4900
Prepping time for classes29 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 77500
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a year ago
Choose Rice MECE if you prefer a prestigious, coursework-only programme focused on quick industry entry, especially in Texas. Opt for Virginia Tech MS if you want research opportunities, flexibility (thesis/non-thesis), and lower costs. Rice offers elite connections and smaller classes, while Virgin
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nikhil raj
Beginner-Level 5
Answered a year ago
While Virginia Tech is among the renowned universities in USA, it is not part of the Ivy League Universities. The Ivy League universities are considered the best universities to study in USA, for a number of reasons, but mostly due to the study environment.
Ivy League students have access to some of
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Akash Gaur
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a year ago
The cost of living on-campus at Virginia Tech is varies depending on the type of acccommodation & the number of occupants in the facility.
Given below is a detailed breakdown of housing costs at Virginia Tech:
| Type of Accomodation | Housing Charge | Residential Telecom Fee | Total Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non air-conditioned, Multiple occupancy | USD 3,319 (INR 2.86 L) | USD 197 (INR 17 K) | USD 3,516 (INR 3.03 L) |
| Air-conditioned, Multiple occupancy | USD 4,625 (INR 3.99 L) | USD 197 (INR 17 K) | USD 4,822 (INR 4.16 L) |
| Air-conditioned, single occupancy | USD 6,322 (INR 5.46 L) | USD 197 (INR 17 K) | USD 6,519 (INR 5.63 L) |
1 USD = INR 86.45
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Akash Gaur
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a year ago
While Virginia Tech does offer much of the same scholarships to international students as it does it to its students in the US, it is not known to offer 100% scholarships to international students.
US based students can apply for the Presidential Scholarship Initiative (PSI), as part of which, all el
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Akash Gaur
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a year ago
The median salary earned by Virginia Tech Business school graduates stands at USD 60,000 (INR 51.3 L), per the latest data made available by the institute.
VTU graduates are very much in demand to some of the top for-profit & non-profit organizations in the United States & as are paid well for thei
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Akash Gaur
Contributor-Level 10
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