A University of Virginia degree is one of the best values in higher education and the beginning of great possibilities. UVA is consistently ranked among the best public universities in the nation, providing a world-class education and a vibrant student community. As the only educational institution designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, the University and its Grounds offer a life-changing experience that truly could only happen here.

Students at the University have the close support and mentorship of the highest-caliber faculty and staff, who are dedicated to each student’s well-being and success. UVA students recognize the value in others and collaborate to achieve more than they could on their own. Our culture of student self-governance instills confidence, responsibility, initiative and service – traits that translate well to personal satisfaction and career goals. Incoming students join a vibrant, increasingly diverse community with over 700 student organizations. This is a place for uniquely talented individuals to explore and grow.

Once students graduate from UVA, which has the highest graduation rate among public universities in the country, they become part of a worldwide network of engaged, successful alumni, nearly a quarter-million strong. When UVA grads look back on their time on Grounds as perhaps the best of their lives so far, they can look forward to greater opportunities and a lifelong connection to this iconic institution. Go, Hoos!