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University of Virginia is one of the top 5 public institutions in the USA according to multiple ranking agencies offering education to international students. It is currently home to 17,000 undergraduate students and 8,700 graduate and professional students. here are nearly 80 undergraduate and over 100 graduate programs available for overseas students. The university offers a total of 69 Master’s Degrees and 55 Doctoral Degrees.he university has made its place in the top 30 higher learning institutions in USA in Forbes, U.S. News and World Report, and other prominent ranking portals. Currently, the university is home to 8,874 undergraduate students and 3,935 graduate and professional students.
| University of Virginia | University of Notre Dame | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.5 Out of 10 | 5.6 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 166 Times Higher Education 2026 # 275 QS World University 2026 # 76 Center for World University Rankings 2025 | # 194 Times Higher Education 2026 # 294 QS World University 2026 # 196 Times Higher Education 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 39 for Engineering by US News 2025 # 191 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 4 for Law by US News 2025 | # 47 for Engineering by US News 2025 # 883 for Medicine by US News 2022 # 20 for Law by US News 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -15 PG Programs -34 Doctorate Programs -2 | UG Programs -44 PG Programs -24 Doctorate Programs -1 |
| Acceptance Rate | 17.0 % | 13.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-640 IELTS-7 SAT-1340 TOEFL-90 | GMAT-671 IELTS-7.5 PTE-70 SAT-1370 TOEFL-84 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 49494 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 28380 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 15862 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 58843 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 58190 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 29780 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate employability rankings (2023)- #101-110.
| Graduate employability- #191-200. |
| application requirements | UG applicants are required to submit school counselor recommendation. | Essay with 200 words, one letter of recommendation, completing CSS profile, Interviews. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Darden School of Business | Mendoza College of Business |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.3/10 Read 5 reviews | 7.6/10 Read 2 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Virginia | University of Notre Dame |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1819 | 1842 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 |
| Male:Female | 45% Male, 55% Female | 53% Male, 47% Female |
| Location Facts | There are overall 11 schools under University of Virginia located around 8 miles from the airport and 2 miles from rail. The campus area is popularly known as university grounds. | It is located adjacent to south bend of Indiana and in the center of a metropolitans populated area. Situated in an unincorporated area of northern Indian, Michiana. It is noted for its basilica and golden dome. |
| Library | The university has ten libraries that collectively have 5,000,000 print books; 700,000 ebooks; and 200,000 ejournals. The library also has a collection of 17th century newspapers, astronomical data. | The university has 13 libraries of its own and 5 libraries in partnership. The main library- Hesburgh library is more than 50 years old and is centerpiece of intellectual pursuits at Notre Dame. |
| Campus Life | With 800+ student clubs and 27 varsity athletic teams to join, University of Virginia offers you a wide variety of co-curricular to indulge in. The university maintains 17 courts, fields, and recreation centers for providing fitness and welfare programs. The university has both museums (1) and gallery (2) and organizes online exhibitions for its students. | University’s Gothic architecture offers you to indulge in 500+ clubs and societies, 5 recreation venues, and 28 on-campus eateries. There are overall 33 residence halls offering accommodation to all the students. The center of career and professional development offers both UG and PG students with career-related services and the opportunity to meet potential employers. |
| Hostel | #Housing - $8942 | #On campus - $14890 #Off campus (not with family) - $14890 |
| Famous Alumni | Robert F. Kennedy (former US attorney journal), Tina Fey (actress), Larry Sabato (Americal political scientist), Ted Kennedy (former American senator), Katie Couric (TV journalist), Edgar Allan Poe (writer), Tiki Barber (footballer), David Baldacci (novelist), Mark Sanford (former governor of South Carolina), Sean Maloney (US representative), etc. | Condoleezza Rice (Former Us Secretary of State), Regs Philbin (TV presenter), Joe Montana (football player), Nicholas Spark (novelist), Hannah Storm (journalist), Thom Browne (fashion designer), Joe Donnelly (former US Senator), Sean Conley (physician), John Ratcliffe (former US representative), Robert Costa (journalist), etc. |
| City Life | Charlottesville is situated at the foot of blue ridge mountains. It offers something for every adventure junkie, like countless hikes, kayaking & canoeing on Rivanna river. The city is ranked among the nation’s most restaurants per capita. In 2017, it was ranked the third happiest city in the US. | The midwestern city has various cultural attractions, great restaurants, and access to great outdoors. Offers various adventure sports and offers around 30% less cost of living as compared to the rest of UK. IT is voted among some of the best cities to live in the US. |
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