Study Abroad

There are two intakes for Fairfield University admissions which are Fall and Spring. Typically, the Fall intake begins in late August, whereas the Spring semester begins in January.

The GPA requirements at WVU varies for different courses, with the minimum GPA required for undergraduate admissions being 2.5 on a 4.0. scale. Some courses require a GPA of 3.0. or more for a seat.

Some admissions are also granted on a GPA of 2.0., depending on how well a candidate performs as part of a holistic assessment of its application & CV by the institute.

Students interested in merit-based scholarships need to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75 or higher, however, the institute does take into account some other factors such as past academic & non-academic achievements.

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.

Though, there is no clarity about the institution's tier level, its research department is certainly among the best in the United States, as it maintains its standing as an R1 institution as per a media release posted in February.

R1 universities are known for a high volume of research activity & expenditure. The institute granted more than 200 doctoral degrees & spent over USD 246 million on research based activity in the year 2023, of which USD 100 million came from federal agencies.

No, the Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI) does not operate its own shuttle service. Students are expected to utilize Berlin's comprehensive public transportation system, which includes the U-Bahn (subway), S-Bahn (light rail), buses, and trams? cite? turn0search0?

The public transport network in Berlin is efficient and well-integrated, making it convenient for students to commute to and from the campus. BSBI provides guidance and resources to help students navigate the city's transportation options effectively.?  

West Virginia is considered reasonably affordable for higher studies in the US & as compared to some other states.

Given below are the costs UG students can expect to incur at West Virginia University:

Source: West Virginia University

In addition to the above mentioned costs, students can also expect to incur a tuition rate, as per the course of their choice.

For more fee related information, check out: West Virginia University Fee

The West Virginia University tuition costs varies with course level & specialisation. The cost of an UG Engineering programme is around INR 19.35 L-INR 22.98 L, while that of an MS programme is around INR 20.47 L-INR 26.29 L.

Other than the tuition costs, there are certain expenses associated with student accommodation & living in West Virginia over the duration of studies such as: rent, utilities, public transport, food, medical bills & some miscellaneous expenses that students must thoroughly plan for before embarking on their educational journey.

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.

Within three weeks of submitting their documents, international students can anticipate receiving an offer letter from the University of Canberra. They must then review the letter, sign the agreement for acceptance and payment, and resend it to the UC. Three to four weeks later, UC will send the electronic documents needed to submit a visa application.

Over 200 programs in the fields of the Business, IT, Health, and Design are popular at University of Canberra. Some of the popular courses at University of Canberra with high probability of work opportunities are listed below:

• Accounting
• Business and Entrepreneurship
• Commerce
• Economics
• Finance
• Innovation and Research
• Industrial Design and Interaction Design
• Arts and Communication