Virginia Tech campus
Blacksburg, United States
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Virginia Tech

Blacksburg·university
Scholarship available

#364

QS Rank

$35,000

Tuition/yr

46,084

Enrollment

About Virginia Tech

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) is a premier public research university with exceptional strength in engineering and technology. Located in Blacksburg, Virginia, Virginia Tech emphasizes hands-on learning and research opportunities. The university is renowned for engineering programs across all disciplines, with strong industry partnerships. Virginia Tech's location provides access to technology companies in Northern Virginia and beyond. The university maintains a strong sense of community and school spirit, with excellent support services for student development and success.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#364
Times Higher Education (THE) (2025)#251
ARWU / Shanghai Rankings (2024)#201
US News Best Global Universities (2025)#75

Campus & Location

Province

VA

Campus setting

Suburban

Cost of living: Housing: USD 800–1,400/mo | Food: USD 340–540/mo | Rural university town; very affordable with strong Virginia Tech engineering programs.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

All graduates from CRICOS-registered programs qualify for 12-month Optional Practical Training (OPT). STEM-designated programs (CS, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Sciences) qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension — 36 months total of US work authorisation.

Programs(2)

Bachelor of Science — Computer Science

College of Engineering

Computer Science & IT
Bachelor's~$33k/yr4 yrIELTS 6+fallPGWP

Master of Engineering — Computer Science

College of Engineering

Computer Science & IT
Master's~$15k/yr2 yrIELTS 6.5+GPA 3+fall, springPGWP

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Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents

A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:

GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.
IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.

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Data last verified: 2026-04-29 · Source: https://www.vt.edu. Information may change — verify with Virginia Tech’s official website before applying.