Information for International Students
An international applicant is anyone who is not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident at the time of application to the University of Virginia. The following information is provided to assist international students in the admissions process and to assist admitted students as they transition to the University of Virginia.
Applying for Admission
Credential Evaluation
English Language Test
Transitioning Successfully
Language Consultant Program
Connecting to the Community
Applying for Admission
International students are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible to allow ample time to apply for a student visa if admitted to the Program. We strongly recommend international students currently studying outside the United States apply by the January 15, 2012, deadline, allowing an extra 2-4 weeks for applications to be processed.
Mailing Address
Graduate Programs Office
McIntire School of Commerce
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400173
Charlottesville, VA 22904
Attn: Cathy Fox
Physical Address
Graduate Programs Office
McIntire School of Commerce
University of Virginia
125 Ruppel Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Attn: Cathy Fox
Credential Evaluation
International applicants currently studying outside of the United States must also submit a professional course-by-course credential evaluation of their transcripts, including any credit earned toward their undergraduate degree. This evaluation must be performed by a professional credential evaluator, with the report sent directly from the evaluator to the McIntire School of Commerce at one of the addresses above.
No exceptions are made. International applications will not be considered complete without the course-by-course credential evaluation. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the admissions committee.
English Language Test
International applicants must also submit official scores from an English language test. We accept scores from either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). TOEFL scores must be sent to the University of Virginia code 5820. To be competitive, your TOEFL score must be a minimum of 600 (paper-based), 250 (online), or 100 (ibt). IELTS scores must be sent to the McIntire School of Commerce, and your overall score must be a minimum of 7.5.
International students whose first language is not English but who have either completed a four-year undergraduate degree in the United States or completed all undergraduate study in English may request a waiver. Students requesting a waiver must submit by post or email a written request for a waiver and arrange for an in-person or phone interview. Requests should be made to Cathy Fox.
Transitioning Successfully
We strongly recommend all international students consider taking advantage of a summer language institute offered by the University of Virginia. English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is an intensive language and culture course designed for non-native speakers of English who have been admitted to an undergraduate or graduate degree program at the University of Virginia.
Language Consulting Program
The Center for American English Language and Culture provides student language consultants who are native speakers of English interested in getting to know international students, staff, and scholars. Once you arrive at UVA, they offer opportunities to practice English, learn more about United States culture, and make new friends. Most conversation groups typically consist of one student language consultant and two international students, staff, or scholars. Conversation groups meet one hour per week beginning in September through the final week of classes fall term.
Connecting to the Community
The following University of Virginia student organizations provide services and support to international students:
The International Center
Chinese Student Association
European Society
Hong Kong Student Association
Indian Student Association
International Students in Charlottesville
Korean Graduate Student Association
Latino Student Union
Malaysian Students Association at UVa
Taiwanese Student Association
The Singapore Club
Vietnamese Student Association
Connect with for other athletic, co-curricular, ethnic/cultural, fine arts, hobby, speakers, political, religious, service, and entertainment organizations at the University's Student Activities Center.