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Anushree mundra
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The university minimum TOEFL score requirement for graduate programs is 80 on the Internet-based test, with some programs possibly requiring a higher score. For undergraduate programs, the minimum TOEFL score requirement is 70 on the Internet-based test, except for the College of Engineering, which requires a score of 80 or higher. VCU accepts a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 as evidence of English proficiency for graduate programs and a minimum PTE score of 65 for graduate programs.
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To be considered for a university-level scholarship as a first-year student at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), the following criteria are used:Minimum GPA: Students with at least a 3.0 high school GPA qualify for a four-year scholarship of a minimum of $10,000. Those with a minimum 3.3 high school GPA qualify for at least a $12,000 scholarship.National Merit Scholarship Program: Finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program who apply to VCU by November 1 and notify the National Merit Scholarship Corp. by May 31 that VCU is their first choice are eligible for a VCU Presidential Scholarship.
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Some of the top scholarships for Indian students are:Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship: Offered by Rotary ClubsFulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships: This scholarship is designed for Indian students pursuing a master's degree in the USQS Undergraduate Scholarship: This scholarship is available for Indian students to study abroadUCD Global Graduate Scholarships: These scholarships are designed for Indian students to study in the United StatesWien International Scholarship Program: This scholarship is available for Indian students to study abroadTo avail these scholarships, students need to apply through the respective scholarsh
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Anushree mundra
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Yes, an average Indian student can join Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). VCU has a student organisation called the Indian Student Association that promotes and spreads Indian cultural practices throughout the university and the surrounding community through events of social and charitable value. VCU also joined an education trade mission to India in 2022, hoping to increase the number of Indian students in both the graduate and undergraduate population, and is home to more than 1,200 international students from 101 countries.
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Yes, Virginia Commonwealth University has a diverse student population, including international students from various countries, including India. Virginia Commonwealth University has a total student population of 29,417, with 983 international students from 103 countries. The university welcomes student exchange scholars from across the globe to study for a short-term semester or year. The university offers more than 200 programs to international students, including bachelor's, master's, professional, doctoral, and certificate courses.
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International students prefer the Masters in Biostatistics at Virginia Commonwealth University due to its high graduate employability rate. Some of the most popular courses at the university include Master of Science in Computer Science, Master of Science in Biology, Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Master of Business Administration, and Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering, among others. The acceptance rate for VCU is approximately 87% for Indian students.
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According to U.S. News & World Report's Best Global Universities ranking, Virginia Commonwealth University is ranked #439 in the world. The university is also ranked #142 out of 439 National Universities in the US News Best Colleges 2024 edition. It is also ranked #38 in Most Innovative Schools (tie). According to Times Higher Education, Virginia Commonwealth University is ranked #197 in Research Universities, #165 in Public Colleges, and #348 overall.
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Here's a breakdown of the estimated costs for the 2023-24 academic year at Virginia Commonwealth University:Tuition and Fees: For Virginia residents, the tuition and fees are approximately $16,233. For non-Virginia residents, they are approximately $38,817. Housing: The cost of housing at VCU varies depending on the type of accommodation and location. The estimated cost for housing is around $8,688. Food: The estimated cost of food is around $5,366. Personal and Miscellaneous Expenses: These expenses include items such as books and supplies ($1,240), transportation ($1,396), and personal expenses ($3,524).
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Yes, getting part-time jobs while studying at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is easy. VCU Career Services offers a variety of resources to help students find part-time and seasonal jobs, including Handshake at VCU, VCUJobs, and VCU Health Careers. Additionally, there are many off-campus job opportunities available, and VCU Career Services provides resources to help students connect with these employers. Indeed.com also lists many part-time job opportunities at VCU.
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International applicants must provide an official course-by-course external credential evaluation. This report should be sealed and unopened and sent directly to the Office of Admissions. All official transcripts and relevant credentials (e.g., diplomas and marksheets) will be required at the time of admission. All external credential evaluations should be no older than two years as of the official date received by the Office of Admissions. Once credentials and/or credential evaluations are sent to the university, they will not be returned to the prospective student or sent to a third party. VCU recognizes professional evaluators who a
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