Study Abroad

Yes. University of Virginia accepts students from all over the world having various ethnic and racial backgrounds. As of Fall 2024, the total number of international degree seeking students enrolled at UVA was 2,547, of which 886 accounted for the undergraduate student body meanwhile 1,661 accounted for the graduate student body. 

However, the University of Virginia acceptance rate 2025 for international students stands at 10.4%, implying that entry into UVA is very difficult for international aspirants. Below are the statistics for the international enrollment at UVA. 

Yes, majority of European universities require an MBA applicant to submit GMAT scores. The GMAT scores and cutoffs vary per university. Thus, applicants must check for requirements before applying and also preparing for GMAT exam. 

Scores ranging between 515 to 615 on GMAT are good score and help in meeting cutoffs for applying to German universities for an MBA program. Any score above this is also a good one to get admissions. The cutoffs may vary per university and applicants must check admission trends and stats before aiming for a particular score. 

Any GMAT score between 645 to 765 is a good score to aim for MBA colleges in Europe. MBA admissions in Europe not just require GMAT scores there are other requirements as well.

Yes, sometimes. If your previous education was in English or you have other tests (TOEFL/PTE), IELTS may not be necessary.

Yes, you can get an Italian student visa without IELTS if your university don't need it. Students who studied before in English maybe don't have to take the test. But you still need other papers like a passport, acceptance letter from the university, proof you have money, and health insurance.

A IELTS band score 5.5 sometimes can be accepted by some universities in Italy, mostly for programs not very competitive. But many schools ask for at least 6.0 overall, and no band should be below 5.5 if you doing undergraduate courses. For master's programs, usually they want 6.5 or more.

IELTS is not always needed for studying in Italy. Lots of universities might let you in even without an IELTS score, mainly if your acceptance letter doesn't ask for it. 

The average GMAT cutoff for MBA in USA ranges anywhere between 545 to 755. The applicants can aim for B-schools in USA accordingly.