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Q: What is the Virginia Tech ranking in Times Higher Education rankings?

According to the Times Higher Education (THE), the Virginia Tech ranks at #251 under the category of “World University Rankings 2025”. Moreover, the Virginia Tech popular programs are also ranked by THE such as Arts and Humanities at #301-400, Computer Science #101-125, Engineering #84, Life Science #251-300, and more. Students can check the table listed below for the parameters that are evaluated by THE while ranking Virginia Tech: Parameters Score Achieved Teaching 40.7 Research Environment 40.6 Research Quality 79.7 Industry 77.9 International Outlook 65.3

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Virginia Tech Ranking
Virginia Tech Course Ranking
Virginia Tech Ranking by US News & World Report 2025
Virginia Tech Ranking by Quacquarelli Symonds 2026
Virginia Tech Ranking by THE (Times Higher Education) 2025
Virginia Tech ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025
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Virginia Tech Ranking

Virginia Tech is a prominent name among international students interested in pursuing their studies from USA. The university also is popular for being ranked by the top bodies for it national as well as global performance. According to latest rankings rolled out by Shiksha Popularity Ranking for the year 2025, Virginia Tech secures a rank #63, among all colleges and universities in USA, while also attaining a global rank #298.

QS, another popular global ranking body, ranks the university at #358, in its 2026 rankings. The overall ranking of the institute has improved from 2025 rank of #389. Further, as per rankings given by THE (Times Higher Education) for the University Ranking category 251, its standing remained unchanged to #251 from 2024.

Shiksha Popularity World Ranking is a newly launched ranking algorithm, which collates and aggregates university and course rankings available publicly from prominent ranking publishers and converts them into a form that is easy to consume. This allows Indian students to better evaluate institutions and their courses.

The table below highlights the three-year ranking trends of Virginia Tech:

Ranking Body	2023	2024	2025	2026
QS	Not Ranked	302	389	358
THE	251	251	251	Not Ranked
US News	265	278	281	Not Ranked

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Q: What is the ranking of Virginia Tech globally?

The Virginia Tech is among the top universities in USA for continuing higher education. When it comes to ranking, Virginia Tech is one of the top-ranked universities in the world. According to Shiksha Popularity Rankings, the Virginia Tech has an overall ranking of #63 in USA and #46 in BBA in USA. Check the table listed below for Virginia Tech ranking by top ranking publisher all over the world:

Ranking Publishers	Rank
Shiksha Popularity Rankings	#63 in USA and #46 in BBA in USA
US News & World Report 2025	#51 (National Universities)
Times Higher Education 2025	#251
QS World University Rankings 2025	#389
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking 2024)	#201

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Virginia Tech Course Ranking

As per the Virginia Tech subject ranking 2025, many of the university courses are ranked among the top in the world. These courses, available in streams such as Engineering, Business and Management Studies, Law, Medicine and Health Sciences and Science, among others, are also highly popular among international students.

The Shiksha Popularity World Ranking has ranked Virginia Tech Engineering courses at #97 in 2025. This course was ranked at #78 in 2024. On the other hand, the QS ranks these courses at #127 for the Engineering and Technology courses, showing declined trend from 2024 rank of #111.

For students interested in Business & Management Studies courses, university’s top courses in this category are ranked at #383 globally. This ranking is given by Shiksha Popularity World Ranking for the year 2025, showcasing a declined trend from 2024 rank of #355.

According to Shiksha Popularity Rankings, here’s how some of the courses are ranked:

Course Category	2023	2024	2025
Engineering	#68	#78	#97
Business & Management Studies	#398	#355	#383
Law	#286	#284	#189
Medicine & Health Sciences	#244	#286	#345
Science	#153	#167	#179

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Q: What is the ranking of Virginia Tech by Shiksha Popularity Rankings?

The Virginia Tech is one of the most prominent universities for higher education in the United Kingdom. The university offers a wide range of programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels for its international students. The university offers more than 110 undergraduate, over 120 graduate and doctoral degree programs. The Virginia Tech top programs are ranked by top ranking authorities. According to Shiksha Popularity Rankings, the Virginia Tech top programs rankings are listed below:

Type of Programs	Shiksha Popularity Rankings
MS	33
Computer Science Engineering	28
Aerospace Engineering	11
B.Tech	24
Civil Engineering	9
Electrical Engineering	16
Mechanical Engineering	18
M.Arch	16

Q: What are the rankings of programs offered by Virginia Tech by THE?

The Virginia Tech is renowned for offering the best academic programs for its international students. The university offers more than 110 undergraduate, over 120 graduate and doctoral degree programs, including both on-campus and online programs. Some of the top programs offered by Virginia Tech that are ranked Times Higher Education (THE) are listed below:

Top Programs	THE Ranking
Arts and Humanities	#301-400
Business and Economics	#176-200
Clinical and Health	#301-400
Computer Science	#101-125
Education	#101-125
Engineering	#84
Life Sciences	#251-300
Physical Sciences	#251-300
Psychology	#176-200
Social Sciences	#201-250

Virginia Tech Ranking by US News & World Report 2025

US News and World Report is a US American media company that releases a list of ranks of various global universities. It provides global, national, regional, and subject-based rankings. The university considers many factors while providing rankings to the universities which include graduation rates, peer assessment, first-year retention rates, student-faculty ratio, standardized tests, etc.

According to the US News and World Report Global Rankings 2025, the Virginia Tech is ranked #281 and in

According to the US News and World Report Global Rankings 2025, the Virginia Tech is ranked #281 and in 2024, it has a rank of #278. A few of the subjects of this university that rank well in the U.S. News & World Report Rankings are Aerospace Engineering PG, Biomedical Engineering PG, Civil Engineering, UG Business and Chemical Engineering.

Ranked by	2024	2025	2026
Global Universities	278	281	– / –
National University	47	51	51
Aerospace Engineering PG	11	15	– / –
Best Graduate Medical Schools	81	– / –	– / –
Biomedical Engineering PG	36	43	– / –
Chemical Engineering PG	42	31	– / –
Civil Engineering PG	9	9	– / –
Computer Engineering PG	15	21	– / –
Electrical Engineering PG	20	18	– / –
Mechanical Engineering PG	17	22	– / –
UG Business	47	40	51
UG Computer Engineering	15	17	16
UG Electrical-Electronic and Communications Engineering	16	16	15
UG Mechanical Engineering	13	13	13

Virginia Tech Comparison with Other Universities: US News & World Report

Virginia Tech is one of the top ranked universities in the world. This university has been compared to UIUC, UC Los Angeles, and UC Riverside in the table below. Inferring the ranks of various universities, Oregon Health and Science University has the best ranking under various categories, however, Virginia Tech does fairly well. The rankings of these universities are given below:

University Name	2023	2024	2025
Virginia Tech	265	278	281
UIUC	74	100	109
UC Los Angeles	14	11	13
UC Riverside	186	223	242

US News & World Report is renowned for offering a large variety of ranking all over the world. Some major rankings by US News & World Report include National, Global, Regional and subject-based rankings. Also, the ranking publisher checks various factors such as publications, conferences, number of publications among the 10% most cited, books, etc. The Virginia Tech has received an overall score of 75. Check the table listed below to know more about U.S. News & World Report ranking criteria they considered while determining rankings of Virginia Tech:

Parameter	Score/Rank
Overall Score	#75
Top Public School	#21
Best Value Schools	#149
Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs	#13
Economics	#93
Best Colleges for Veterans	#28
Top Performers on Social Mobility	#252
Average 6-year graduation rate (21%)	87%
6-year graduation rate of students who received a Pell Grant (5.5%)	79%
6-year graduation rate of students who did not receive a Pell Grant (5.5%)	88%
Student-Faculty Ratio (3%)	17:1

Also check: US News Best College Rankings Methodology

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Q: Where does the Virginia Tech rank under US News ranking?

The Virginia Tech is among the top universities for continuing higher education in USA. According to US News & World Report, the Virginia Tech ranks at #51 under the “Best National Universities 2025”. Also, Virginia Tech ranks at #21 in the “Top Public School” and #149 in “Best Value Schools”. Moreover, the Virginia Tech more ranking by US News & World Report is listed below:

Parameter	Score/Rank
Overall Score	#75
Top Public School	#21
Best Value Schools	#149
Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs	#13
Economics	#93
Best Colleges for Veterans	#28
Top Performers on Social Mobility	#252

Q: Does the Virginia Tech rank better than the UC Los Angeles?

The Virginia Tech and UC Los Angeles both are some of the best universities in USA. According to US News & World Report, the Virginia Tech ranks at #51 and the UC Los Angeles ranks at #15 under the category of “Best National Universities 2025”. Check the table listed below for Virginia Tech and UC Los Angeles ranking over the past years:

Year	Virginia Tech	UC Los Angeles
2023	62	20
2024	47	NA
2025	51	15

Virginia Tech Ranking by Quacquarelli Symonds 2026

Quacquarelli Symonds is known for offering the “World University Ranking” to top universities worldwide. Since 2004, Quacquarelli Symonds is releasing the report for over 1,500 universities. A few of the parameters that used for ranking evaluation by Quacquarelli Symonds include Academic Reputation, Employment Outcomes, Employer Reputation, International Research Network, etc.

According to Quacquarelli Symonds Ranking, Virginia Tech ranks at #358 under the “World University Rankings 2026”. As c

According to Quacquarelli Symonds Ranking, Virginia Tech ranks at #358 under the “World University Rankings 2026”. As compared to previous year’s ranking, Virginia Tech was ranked at #389 in 2025. This indicates that the university has gained #31 position. Check the comparison listed below for Virginia Tech ranking by Quacquarelli Symonds under various categories:

Ranked by	2024	2025	2026
World University	302	389	358
Accounting and Finance	251	301	– / –
Architecture and Built Environment	51	101	– / –
Art and Design	151	201	– / –
Biological Sciences	251	301	– / –
Engineering and Technology	111	127	– / –
Law and Legal Studies	– / –	351	– / –
Mathematics	151	201	– / –
Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering	89	108	– / –
Medicine	401	451	– / –
Physics and Astronomy	201	201	– / –
Politics	– / –	301	– / –

Virginia Tech Vs Other Universities: QS Comparison

According to QS World Rankings, Virginia Tech ranks at #358 in 2026 and #389 in 2025. Check below for Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings table for Virginia Tech ranking with top universities over the past three years.

University Name	2024	2025	2026
Virginia Tech	#302	#389	#358
UIUC	#64	#69	#70
UC Los Angeles	#29	#42	#46
UC Riverside	#404	#497	#440

QS is among the top leaders in the ranking field. In 2025, the ranking publisher has ranked more than 1,500 institutions. QS evaluates a wide range of factors when allotting ranking to top universities in the world. Some crucial factors include Academic Reputation, Citations per Faculty, Employer Reputation, Faculty Student Ratio, International Faculty Ratio, International Research Network, and more. Check the factors listed below for Virginia Tech that are evaluated by QS:

Parameter	Score
Overall	30.1
Academic Reputation	26.4
Citations per Faculty	28.4
Employment Outcomes	24
Employer Reputation	26.2
Faculty Student Ratio	18.9
International Faculty Ratio	71.8
International Research Network	82.6
International Student Ratio	16.5
Sustainability	34.8

Also Check: QS World University Ranking Methodology

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Q: What is the Virginia Tech QS ranking?

The Virginia Tech is among the top choices of international students in USA for continuing higher studies. The Virginia Tech ranks at #389 under the category of “World University Rankings 2025”. Also, Virginia Tech ranks at #26 under the “QS WUR Ranking by Subject”. Moreover, the university also ranks at #348 in the “QS Sustainability Ranking”. Check the table listed below for Virginia Tech ranking over the past 3 years:

University Name	QS World University Ranking 2023	QS World University Ranking 2024	QS World University Ranking 2025
Virginia Tech	#363	#302	#389

Q: Which university ranks better in the QS rankings - Virginia Tech or UC Riverside?

The Virginia Tech and UC Riverside are some of the most esteemed universities in USA. According to QS, the Virginia Tech ranks at #389 under the category of “World University Rankings 2025”. Whereas, University of California Riverside ranks at #497 under the “World University Rankings 2025”. Check the table listed below for QS rankings of both the universities over the past years:

University Name	QS World University Ranking 2023	QS World University Ranking 2024	QS World University Ranking 2025
Virginia Tech	#363	#302	#389
UC Riverside	#453	#404	#497

Virginia Tech Ranking by THE (Times Higher Education) 2025

Times Higher Education has been providing performance data on universities for students since 2004. It creates university rankings to evaluate university performance on the global stage and provides a resource for readers to know the different missions and successes of higher education institutions.

According to the THE World Rankings, Virginia Tech has a ranking of #251 in 2025 and #251 in 2024. Some of the courses that have been ranked at this university include Arts and Humanities, Law, Life

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
University	251	251	251
Arts and Humanities	301	301	301
Clinical and Health	251	251	301
Engineering	78	92	84
Life Sciences	301	251	251
PG Business and Economics	301	201	176
PG Computer Science	95	101	101
Psychology	251	176	176

Virginia Tech Comparison with Other Universities: THE (Times Higher Education)

Considering the comparison given below, the UC Los Angeles ranks better at #18 in Times Higher Education rankings. This is followed by the UIUC with #46 rank and then, Virginia Tech at #251. Students can check the table given below to know about THE rankings of these universities over the years:

University Name	2023	2024	2025
Virginia Tech	#251	#251	#251
UIUC	#48	#42	#46
UC Los Angeles	#21	#18	#18

THE World Rankings have been assessing core areas such as Research, Teaching, Knowledge Transfer, and International Outlook and it has ranked more than 2,000 universities in 2025. The scores obtained by this university in THE rankings are given below:

S. No.	Ranking Parameters	Performance Indicators
1	Teaching	Reputation survey Staff-to-student-ratio Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio Institutional income
2	Research	Reputation survey Research income Research productivity
3	Citations	Field Weighted Citation Impact
4	International Outlook	Proportion of international students Proportion of international staff International collaboration
5	Industry Income	Research income from industry & commerce/ academic staff

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Q: What is the Virginia Tech ranking in Times Higher Education rankings?

According to the Times Higher Education (THE), the Virginia Tech ranks at #251 under the category of “World University Rankings 2025”. Moreover, the Virginia Tech popular programs are also ranked by THE such as Arts and Humanities at #301-400, Computer Science #101-125, Engineering #84, Life Science #251-300, and more. Students can check the table listed below for the parameters that are evaluated by THE while ranking Virginia Tech:

Parameters	Score Achieved
Teaching	40.7
Research Environment	40.6
Research Quality	79.7
Industry	77.9
International Outlook	65.3

Q: What are the criteria used by Times Higher Education (THE) for ranking the Virginia Tech in the world?

The Virginia Tech is one of the most reputed universities in United States. Virginia Tech is highly appreciated by international students for offering the best academic programs. The university is one of the highest ranked universities in the world. According to THE, the Virginia Tech ranks at #251 under the “World University Rankings 2025”. Virginia Tech constantly ranked at #251 from past three years. Furthermore, check the table listed below for the parameters that are evaluated by THE while ranking Virginia Tech:

Parameters	Score Achieved
Teaching	40.7
Research Environment	40.6
Research Quality	79.7
Industry	77.9
International Outlook	65.3

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ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
Universities	201	201	201
Law	151	151	– / –
Mathematics	– / –	301	– / –
Physics	301	151	– / –
Political Sciences	301	– / –	– / –
Sociology	– / –	101	– / –

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Internships3.8

Part time work4.2

Post study jobs4.1

Quality of faculty4.5

Student Life4.5

Value for money3.9

Public transportation4.6

Safety4.4

Indian Food3.3

Permanent Immigration3.3

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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

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2024Read more

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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

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2024Read more

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

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2024Read more

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

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2024Read more

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

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2024Read more

Anonymous

Master of Science in Civil Engineering - Batch of 2024

3.8

Internships are easily available. Civil department is good.

Tips: I have become a lot more independent. A cultural shock I experienced was the small talk and greetings with strangers, which is not practised in India. I had a scholarship. I got it as I was a research assistant and a teaching assistant for 2 semesters. I am highly satisfied with the course however it gets stressful at times.

Likes (Internships): There are a lot of good opportunities for Civil Engineering. Since Virginia Tech is highly reputed in the civil department, it is not very difficult to find an internship. The internships available are very much relevant to the field of study. There are a lot of options available.

Dislikes (Indian Food): There is just one Indian restaurant in Blacksburg, which is not that great and is overpriced. There are a lot of other options like Mexican, Chinese, American, Korean, Thai etc. However no good Indian restaurants. The nearest good one is 40 minutes car ride away.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 900

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 75350

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2024Read more

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I have two options among MECE from Rice University and MS in Computer Engineering from Virginia Tech. Which one should I choose?

Answered 4 months 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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Is Virginia Tech an Ivy League University?

Answered 3 months 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

Akash Gaur

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Does Virginia Tech give full scholarships to international students?

Answered 6 months 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

Akash Gaur

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What is the average salary earned by Virginia Tech graduates?

Answered 6 months 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

Akash Gaur

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Does Virginia Tech offer scholarships to Indian students?

Answered 6 months ago

Yes, prospective or current Indian students have access to much of the same scholarships at Virginia Tech as students from any other countries.

Listed below are some popular scholarships, that can be availed by Indian students:

Scholarship	Financial Reward	Eligibility Requirements
College of Liberal Arts & Human Sciences Freshman Scholarship	Varies	Must be a first-time student No FAFSA application required
Presidential Campus Enrichment Grant	USD 5,000 (INR 4.27 L) for four years of studies (five years for Architecture students)	Must be committed to the growth of educational diversity Must be an active participant in extracurricular activities Must maintain a solid academic background Must demonstrate need of financial aid Share details about the family's educational background
Athletic Scholarships	Varies	Must be a student athlete as part of the VTU Athletics program Must demonstrate solid performance in sports competitions Reward & the duration of its validity would be determined by the university team's coach

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