AdvantageVT Master’s Program
Blacksburg, Virginia
FEATURES:
Pre-admission to leading graduate programs in Engineering, Business, and Architecture
Earn up to 9 credits toward your master’s degree.
No verbal GRE required for admission, no exit TOEFL required at program conclusion
Guaranteed entry into your master’s program upon successful completion
Begin master’s studies in as little as one semester
Specifics
- University: Virginia Tech
- Provider: Language and Culture Institute
- Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
- Delivery Method and Site: In-person
- English Requirement: Start at 65 TOEFL iBT/5.5 IELTS for three-semesters, 74 TOEFL iBT for two semesters, 80 TOEFL iBT for one semester. Other tests accepted (see program site).
- Other Requirements: An undergraduate degree from an accredited institution of higher learning. In most cases, a closely related undergraduate degree is necessary. A minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) or above is required for consideration for admission into most majors. Some programs require higher GPAs.
- Course Calendar: Students begin each semester.
- Application Deadlines: Fall: June 25; Spring: November 25; Summer: March 25
- Term Length: 15-week semesters
- Duration: Placement-dependent, up to three semesters.
- Course Levels: Three
- Price per Term: $18,500 per semester
Description
Virginia Tech’s AdvantageVT (AVT) programs for undergraduate and graduate international students combine intensive academic skills training and language training with credit-bearing coursework. AVT is open to students who meet degree program admission requirements except the minimum language test scores. The programs feature pre-admission to participating majors and guaranteed entry upon completion of program requirements.
AdvantageVT-Master’s (AVTM) provides the skills students will need to succeed at a top-tier American research university. The program curriculum prepares students for the academic rigors of top-ranked American university graduate programs while also helping them improve their English language skills.
Available majors include:
- Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics (Blacksburg)
- Computer Science (Blacksburg & Washington, D.C., Area)
- Industrial and Systems Engineering (Blacksburg)
- Mechanical Engineering (Blacksburg)
- Civil Engineering (Blacksburg)
- Accounting and Information Systems (Blacksburg)
- Hospitality and Tourism Management (Washington, D.C., Area)
- Architecture (Blacksburg and Washington, D.C., Area)
- Architecture, Concentration in Urban Design (Washington, D.C., Area)
- Urban Affairs and Planning (Blacksburg and Washington, D.C., Area)
- Public Administration (Blacksburg, Richmond, and Washington, D.C., Area)
Students can begin AVT any semester and attend one to three semesters, depending on initial language proficiency. AVT staff provide individualized support throughout the experience, and tutoring is available when needed. Credit courses taken as part of the program are taught by Virginia Tech professors and count toward major requirements, so once students finish they are well on their way to completing their degrees!
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