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West Virginia University Courses & Fees 2026

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(9 courses)
INR 22 L - 29 LGet Fee Details
Duration18-36 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 - 92, PTE: 53 & Above, Duolingo: 105 & Above, GRE, GMAT: 600 & Above
MBA/PGDM(2 courses)
INR 28 L - 33 LGet Fee Details
Duration12-18 months
Exam AcceptedGMAT: 600 & Above, IELTS: 6.5 - 7, TOEFL: 92 - 100, PTE: 68 & Above, Duolingo: 120 & Above, GRE
B.E. / B.Tech(3 courses)
INR 20 L - 24 LGet Fee Details
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 61 & Above, PTE, Duolingo
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Q:   How current student review West Virginia University?
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As per various student opinion available online on various sources, students review West Virginia University on following:

  • Variety of Courses: The university offers more than 310 courses at undergraduate and graduate level.
  • New students should be engaging and take new experiences of making friends and contacts, and you can make friends for life.
  • Fun Activities: There are plenty fun activities to do in and an around the West Virginia University including sports, hiking, and community service.
  • The City of Morgantown is very friendly and has rich culture.
Q:   What an international student should know before attending West Virginia University?
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The West Virginia University is located in the Morgantown city, and has much to offer to its students. According to some unofficial sources and various student’s opinions available online, following are the things to know before attending University of West Virginia:

  • The city of Morgantown is very friendly, and as a community it welcomes international students.
  • The campus and city of Morgantown is very safe for international students.
  • The tuition fees at West Virginia University is less compared to other US universities
  • There are frequent music festivals and fun events happening in the city of Morgantown.
  • Ease of Commutation around the university.
Q:   What major is the West Virginia University known for?
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The West Virginia University is known for offering a number of major, minor & certification courses to its students across a range of prominent fields.

However, some popular streams include: Business Administration, Biology, Computer Science, Psychology, Criminology & Engineering.

Mentioned below are some popular courses offered by the institute:

·      M.S. in Computer Science

·      M.S. in Finance

·      MBA

·      BBA

·      Bachelor of Computer Science

·      B.S. in Civil Engineering

·      B.S. in Biology  

Q:   How much does an MBA cost at West Virginia University?
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The cost of a Master of Business Administration programme at WVU is around INR 31.69 L, while a BBA program costs around INR 22.98 L.

Other than that, students must also plan for some additional costs that they may incur as part of living in West Virginia such as; rental, food, utilities, public transport, etc.

The estimated cost of living in West Virginia is around INR 15 L-INR 20 L. Note that this is only an estimated figure & actual costs may vary based on the standard of living students decide to pursue.

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West Virginia University Fee Breakdown 2026

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Q:   Is West Virginia University in debt?
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As per data curated from a prominent news platform, the West Virginia University is said to be going through some financial struggles, with a number of contributing factors at play, including revenue loss during Covid-19, reduced number of student enrolments, & increasing debt taken for the development of new building projects.

The institute is aiming to cut about 32 programs, i.e. 9% of its majors at the Morgantown campus to deal with the rising costs, among some other additional cost-cutting measures.

Q:   What does West Virginia University rank nationally?
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The West Virginia University ranks #158 at the national level as per Shiksha Rankings. Another major source ranks it #220 as part of its National Universities Rankings for 2025, while it secures a global university rank of #1001 as per Global Universities Rankings 2025 published by another major ranking platform.

Q:   What is the ranking of the West Virginia University?
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WVU secures a rank of #158 among all US based higher educational institutions, as part of Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025, while another popular university ranking source, ranks it #1001 globally as part of its World University Rankings 2025.

Another ranking platform ranks it #220 for its 2025 rankings of National Universities in the United States.

Q:   Is West Virginia University in debt?
A: 

As per data curated from a prominent news platform, the West Virginia University is said to be going through some financial struggles, with a number of contributing factors at play, including revenue loss during Covid-19, reduced number of student enrolments, & increasing debt taken for the development of new building projects.

The institute is aiming to cut about 32 programs, i.e. 9% of its majors at the Morgantown campus to deal with the rising costs, among some other additional cost-cutting measures.

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