Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Virginia. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law, politics & governance | 21 | $20,718 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 20 | $20,718 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 20 | $20,718 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 19 | $20,718 | See → |
| Business & management | 18 | $20,718 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 16 | $20,718 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 14 | $20,718 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 11 | $20,718 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 10 | $20,718 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 8 | $20,718 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 7 | $20,718 | See → |
| Social sciences | 7 | $20,718 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 3 | $20,718 | See → |
| Psychology | 3 | $20,718 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 2 | $20,718 | See → |
Costs and entry
5 courses mention scholarships. 1 publishes an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Virginia
The job market for the University of Virginia's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the US.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Virginia cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $20,718 a year. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: law, politics & governance courses are typically $20,718, law, politics & governance $20,718.
How is the University of Virginia ranked?
The University of Virginia is ranked #275 by QS (2026), #166 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #201–300 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Nursing (#51) and English Language & Literature (#58).
What IELTS score does the University of Virginia need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (5 of the 10 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Virginia offer?
175 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are law, politics & governance (21), humanities & languages (20) and public health & allied health (20).
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Updated 21 September 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Virginia's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.