Welcome! The University of Virginia welcomes applications from international students. Since 1826, when the first international student was enrolled, the University has encouraged citizens of other countries to live, work, and study in an institution created and nurtured by one of the architects of the American experiment in democracy, Thomas Jefferson. Approximately 5 percent of our entering classes are foreign nationals.

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Visas and Studying in the U.S.

If you have questions about obtaining a visa or an I-20 please contact .

 

Meet The International Dean

Director of International Admission Amy Jarich is happy to answer all questions about admission to and academic life at U.Va. If you have questions about student life, Dean Jarich will be happy to direct you to a current student who has a better perspective on what it is like to live and learn here.  If you have specific questions, please don't hesitate to email her.

Proficiency in English

Students who are bilingual in English and another language and have scored well on the verbal portion of the SAT may be exempted from the TOEFL and IELTS.

Students whose first language is not English should take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

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Contact Info:

Office of Admission

Phone:

434-982-3200

Fax:

434-924-3587

• U.S. Mail:
• Office of Admission
• P.O. Box 400160, University of Virginia
• Charlottesville, VA 22904

• Overnight / Express:
• Office of Admission
• Peabody Hall, McCormick Rd
• Charlottesville, VA 22903

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