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University of Virginia English Requirements

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United States

The University of Virginia is a public research university located in Charlottesville, Virginia, founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson. It is consistently ranked among the top public universities in the United States and is known for its historic campus, strong undergraduate and graduate programs, and professional schools including law, business, medicine, engineering, and data science.

Verified on the university's admissions pages · Jul 2026

Quick answer

University of Virginia accepts Duolingo English Test, IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, and Cambridge English for international admission.

Undergraduate requirements

The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.

Duolingo English TestNo published minimum
TOEFL iBTNo published minimum
IELTS AcademicNo published minimum
PTE AcademicUnknown
Cambridge EnglishNo published minimum

Sources: admission.virginia.edu/international

Graduate requirements

Each graduate and professional school at University of Virginia sets its own English test requirements; there is no single university-wide graduate minimum. Check the specific school or program you're applying to.

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Requirements are read from University of Virginia's own admissions pages and refreshed regularly. Admission requirements change between cycles. Always confirm on the university's admissions page before applying.