Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Commonwealth University is a national public research university with a history of nearly 200 years. The following is a detailed introduction:

School Overview

Long history: Founded in 1838, its predecessor was Richmond Professional College and Virginia Medical College. In 1968, the two schools merged to become the current Virginia Commonwealth University.

Excellent location: Located in Richmond, the capital of Virginia, the city has many historical buildings, parks and the James River, and has been rated as "the best city for work and life in the United States" for many years.

The school is large: It is one of the largest universities in Virginia, with a total number of 31,572 students as of the summer of 2013.

Rich campus culture: The nickname is Rams, the mascot is Rodney the Ram, and the school's sports events and other activities all demonstrate the vitality and unity of the campus. The school also places great emphasis on diversity, with the highest proportion of minority students among Victorian public universities.

Excellent ranking performance: 761-770 in the 2024 QS World University Rankings; 201-300 in the 2021 Academic Ranking of World Universities. In the U.S. News ranking of comprehensive universities in the United States, it ranked 164th in 2017, and its undergraduate program ranked 164th in the United States, and was rated as a national-level Class 1 university in the United States.

Academic Strength

Comprehensive professional settings: The university has 16 colleges, covering government and public affairs, mass media, world studies, applied health professions, art, business, dentistry, education, engineering, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, social work and many other fields. It currently offers 62 undergraduate degree programs, 69 graduate degree programs, 31 doctoral programs, and 43 certificate and vocational programs to more than 30,000 students.

Leading professional rankings: The School of Art is the second-ranked and first-ranked public art college in the United States. Its fine arts, sculpture, fiber art, graphic design, interior design and other majors are ranked in the top 12 in the United States. The School of Applied Health's anesthesiology nursing, health services management, occupational disease therapy and other majors are ranked in the top 24 in the United States. In addition, the school's social work, education, teacher training, nursing, community health and other majors are ranked in the top 60 in the United States.

Strong faculty: There are many teachers with rich teaching experience and profound academic attainments, including professors who have won internationally renowned awards such as the Nobel Prize and the Oscar Award. They provide students with high-quality teaching and guidance, and promote research and development in various disciplines.

Teaching resources

Advanced scientific research facilities: The school receives $250 million in research funding each year, which provides strong financial support for the development of scientific research projects. There are many scientific research centers and laboratories on campus, such as the VCU Massey Cancer Center, which provide a good platform for the scientific research work of teachers and students.

Rich learning resources: The library has a rich collection of books and complete database resources, which can meet the learning and research needs of students in various disciplines. In addition, the school also provides various academic support services, such as writing center and tutoring center, to help students improve their learning effect and academic ability.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate students: TOEFL score of 70 or IELTS score of 6.0 is required, and SAT or ACT scores can also be submitted. If the GPA reaches 3.3 or above, you can apply for exemption from submission.

Graduate students: TOEFL score of 80 or IELTS score of 6.5 is required, and some majors also need to provide GRE or GMAT scores.

Campus life

Beautiful campus environment: The school mainly has Monroe Park Campus and Virginia Medical School Campus. Monroe Park Campus is located at the easternmost end of the Fan District of Richmond City, and the surrounding environment has a strong historical and cultural atmosphere; the Medical School Campus is adjacent to the main financial and commercial district in the city center, with convenient transportation.

Rich student activities: The school has many student organizations and clubs, covering all aspects of art, culture, sports, academics, etc. Students can participate in corresponding club activities according to their interests and hobbies to enrich their extracurricular life and expand interpersonal relationships. In addition, the school also holds various cultural activities, academic lectures, art exhibitions, etc., providing students with a broad platform for communication and learning.