International Relations Office

University-Wide Partner Universities

 

University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia, USA

Website: http://www.virginia.edu

 

Institution Profile
 

The University of Virginia is distinctive among institutions of higher education. Founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819, the University sustains the ideal of developing, through education, leaders who are well-prepared to help shape the future of the nation.

The campus is located in Charlottesville, a wealthy urban area of about 50,000 people with rural areas surrounding it. The University is comprised of about 13,000 undergraduates with about 35% from out-of-state. The University is made up of 10 schools in Charlottesville, plus the College at Wise in southwest Virginia.  U.Va offers 51 bachelor’s in 47 fields, 83 master’s degrees in 66 fields, six educational specialist degrees, two first-professional degrees (law and medicine) and 59 doctoral degrees in 58 fields.

 
Academics
Academic Calendar

Semester 1: Late August to Mid December
Semester 2: Mid January to Mid May

Medium of Instruction for Classes

English.
Faculties/Schools
 
  • School of Architecture
  • College of Arts & Sciences
  • Darden Graduate School of Business Administration
  • McIntire School of Commerce
  • School of Continuing and Professional Studies
  • Curry School of Education
  • School of Engineering and Applied Science
  • School of Law
  • School of Medicine
  • School of Nursing
  • Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy
  • College at Wise
 
SEP Application
Restrictions for Exchange Students

Students admitted to UVA under a general agreement administered by ISO do not have access to courses at the following UVA schools: School of Continuing and Professional Studies, Curry School of Education, Darden Graduate School of Business Administration, School of Law, McIntire School of Commerce, School of Medicine, and School of Nursing.

Please refer to the Other Links section for relevant links to course information.  
NUS Application Deadline

Please check with SEP Administrator in the Dean’s Office for actual dates.
 
Accommodations
Housing Options

On-campus Housing:

For Fall semester, students can submit a housing application by going to the Housing Website at www.virginia.edu/housing and clicking on "Applications." 

For Spring, students should email the Housing Division at housing@virginia.edu, requesting accomodation and listing their preferences for residence (see the Housing Website). This should be done before November 30. In December vacancies will be determined and students will be emailed a housing offer.

Off-campus Housing:

You can choose to live off-campus in a private flat. For more information regarding private rentals, including current available listings, visit the following:

 
 
Visa & Insurance
Consular/Visa Regulations
Health/Medical Insurance

All students who attend US universities on exchange are required to purchase the health insurance recommended by their host university as part of the registration process. In addition, they can also purchase additional optional insurance from a private insurer for their term of study overseas. These short term optional insurance plans cover events such as personal accident, accidental medical expenses, emergency medical evacuation etc. Insurance requirements for exchange students found here:  http://www.virginia.edu/iso/issp/j1exchange.html.

Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the university’s insurance policies.  
 
Cost of Living
Estimated Monthly Living Expenses
Breakdown of Costs
USD $
Accommodation
520
Food
390
Transport
70
Books and Supplies
120
Others (Entertainment, clothes)
200
Monthly Estimate
1,300


Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the estimated costs of living.

 
Additional Information
Useful Links
 
More Questions?
 

Module Mapping, Course Selections & Application

Please check with your SEP Administrator/Coordinator in the Dean's Office.

 

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