Rankings
How every major ranking places Virginia Commonwealth University. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 25 | $14,112 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 14 | $23,520 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 13 | $14,112 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 13 | $14,112 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 10 | $14,112 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 9 | $14,112 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 9 | $14,112 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 7 | $13,328 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 5 | $14,112 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 5 | $14,112 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 5 | $13,328 | See → |
| Psychology | 5 | $13,916 | See → |
| Social sciences | 5 | $23,520 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 2 | $12,936 | See → |
Costs and entry
124 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at Virginia Commonwealth University
The job market for Virginia Commonwealth University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the US.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Virginia Commonwealth University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $14,112 a year; half of Virginia Commonwealth University's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $14,112 and $15,876. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: arts, design & creative studies courses are typically $23,520, environment, sustainability & agriculture $12,936.
How is Virginia Commonwealth University ranked?
Virginia Commonwealth University is ranked #301–400 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Nursing (#151–200) and Pharmacy & Pharmacology (#201–250).
What IELTS score does Virginia Commonwealth University need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (4 of the 8 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does Virginia Commonwealth University offer?
126 postgraduate courses across 14 fields; the largest are business & management (25), arts, design & creative studies (14) and computer science & data technology (13).
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Updated 21 September 2026. Courses and fees from Virginia Commonwealth University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: ARWU 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.