Ranked a top 50 public research university, VCU is a place where discovery and creativity go hand in hand. Located in downtown Richmond, Virginia, its more than 200 programs emphasize hands-on learning, creativity and engaging in the world around us.

Virginia Commonwealth University provides top-ranked academic programs, research opportunities and an urban setting so you can live and learn in the real world.

VCU offers bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, professional and certificate programs – more than 200 in total. Find the academic area that’s right for you.

VCU is an urban, public research university committed to diversity, creativity, community engagement and finding solutions to today’s most pressing problems.

Undergraduate academics at Virginia Commonwealth University emphasize hands-on learning, community engagement and opportunities to do research that matters.

At VCU, you’ll find pioneering research, trailblazing innovation, championship athletics and unparalleled creativity – not outdated traditions.

With more than 100 graduate and professional degree programs — 20-plus of which are ranked in the top 50 by U.S. News & World Report — VCU is the destination for artists, engineers, doctors, designers and anyone else who wants to reimagine the human experience and tackle the problems of tomorrow.

Come to campus and take the official tour. Visit us virtually. Or come to see us at a high school event or college fair. You’ll find that VCU is a place that’s both serious and eclectic, with groundbreaking teaching and a coolness factor that’s off the charts.

If you’re ready to apply to VCU, you’re in the right place. Find your application path by reviewing the options below, which will lead you to requirements and a checklist designed to walk you through the process.

With more than 140 master's, doctoral and certificate programs, many of which are ranked among the best in the nation, we'll prepare you for a career with impact. Have questions or need assistance with the application process? Contact The Office of Admissions at [email protected] or (804) 828-6916.