VCU
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia, 🇺🇸 United States · Public · Est. 1838
#373
World Ranking
#224
In United States
102+
Courses & Fees
1838
Founded
What Virginia Commonwealth University Is Known For
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Widely recognised for its Architecture, Law and Arts & Humanities programmes, with a strong record of graduate employability and active research output based in Richmond, Virginia.
Rankings
#373
Global Ranking (indicative)
#224
Ranking in United States
Rankings are composite estimates for guidance purposes, updated periodically by ICS from globally recognised ranking systems. Always confirm current standing directly with the university.
Courses & Fees (102+)
Arts & Humanities
44 programmes| Programme | Level | Duration | Fee (per year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine Art | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 30,550 / year |
| Archaeology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 15,050 / year |
| History | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 35,050 / year |
| Creative Writing | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 19,350 / year |
| Linguistics | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 27,850 / year |
| Religious Studies | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 39,850 / year |
| Music | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 26,200 / year |
| English Literature | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 23,350 / year |
| Theatre & Performance Studies | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 41,600 / year |
| Philosophy | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 25,900 / year |
| Cultural Studies | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 18,350 / year |
| Modern Languages | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 17,250 / year |
| Fine Art | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 30,400 / year |
| Archaeology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 45,850 / year |
| History | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 39,250 / year |
| Creative Writing | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 45,350 / year |
| Linguistics | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 27,700 / year |
| Religious Studies | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 27,850 / year |
| Music | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 50,600 / year |
| English Literature | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 24,800 / year |
| Theatre & Performance Studies | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 25,200 / year |
| Philosophy | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 30,500 / year |
| Cultural Studies | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 37,250 / year |
| Modern Languages | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 41,250 / year |
| Fine Art | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 24,500 / year |
| Archaeology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 29,450 / year |
| History | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 33,700 / year |
| Creative Writing | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 26,500 / year |
| Linguistics | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 29,550 / year |
| Religious Studies | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 18,850 / year |
| Music | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 23,300 / year |
| English Literature | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 26,750 / year |
| Theatre & Performance Studies | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 35,250 / year |
| Philosophy | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 44,300 / year |
| Cultural Studies | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 18,100 / year |
| Modern Languages | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 25,700 / year |
| Fine Art | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 31,500 / year |
| Archaeology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 20,950 / year |
| History | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 35,600 / year |
| Creative Writing | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 44,200 / year |
| Linguistics | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 29,350 / year |
| Religious Studies | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 26,500 / year |
| Music | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 33,050 / year |
| English Literature | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 16,750 / year |
Law
29 programmes| Programme | Level | Duration | Fee (per year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 47,100 / year |
| Intellectual Property Law | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 20,000 / year |
| International Law | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 26,100 / year |
| Corporate & Commercial Law | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 19,450 / year |
| Law (LLB) | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 43,700 / year |
| Law (LLM) | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 36,600 / year |
| Legal Studies | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 36,350 / year |
| Human Rights Law | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 22,700 / year |
| Criminal Justice | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 32,500 / year |
| Intellectual Property Law | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 42,250 / year |
| International Law | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 29,950 / year |
| Corporate & Commercial Law | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 27,850 / year |
| Law (LLB) | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 25,000 / year |
| Law (LLM) | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 50,750 / year |
| Legal Studies | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 26,450 / year |
| Human Rights Law | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 37,750 / year |
| Criminal Justice | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 21,100 / year |
| Intellectual Property Law | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 17,950 / year |
| International Law | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 39,400 / year |
| Corporate & Commercial Law | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 28,950 / year |
| Law (LLB) | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 22,100 / year |
| Law (LLM) | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 22,400 / year |
| Legal Studies | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 18,900 / year |
| Human Rights Law | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 41,600 / year |
| Criminal Justice | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 15,100 / year |
| Intellectual Property Law | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 42,500 / year |
| International Law | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 32,800 / year |
| Corporate & Commercial Law | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 39,800 / year |
| Law (LLB) | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 17,450 / year |
Architecture
29 programmes| Programme | Level | Duration | Fee (per year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Planning & Design | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 36,100 / year |
| Architectural Engineering | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 43,750 / year |
| Construction Management | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 44,900 / year |
| Architecture | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 32,550 / year |
| Sustainable Architecture | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 19,150 / year |
| Digital Architecture & Design Technology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 32,000 / year |
| Landscape Architecture | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 30,150 / year |
| Interior Architecture & Design | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 33,800 / year |
| Urban Planning & Design | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 43,400 / year |
| Architectural Engineering | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 43,950 / year |
| Construction Management | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 38,050 / year |
| Architecture | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 26,150 / year |
| Sustainable Architecture | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 18,800 / year |
| Digital Architecture & Design Technology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 25,100 / year |
| Landscape Architecture | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 19,650 / year |
| Interior Architecture & Design | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 30,500 / year |
| Urban Planning & Design | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 30,800 / year |
| Architectural Engineering | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 16,700 / year |
| Construction Management | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 31,350 / year |
| Architecture | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 33,750 / year |
| Sustainable Architecture | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 41,050 / year |
| Digital Architecture & Design Technology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 34,050 / year |
| Landscape Architecture | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 24,100 / year |
| Interior Architecture & Design | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 34,050 / year |
| Urban Planning & Design | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 44,350 / year |
| Architectural Engineering | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 29,400 / year |
| Construction Management | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 20,300 / year |
| Architecture | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 41,850 / year |
| Sustainable Architecture | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 29,050 / year |
Fees shown are indicative annual estimates for guidance only and vary by intake, scholarship eligibility and programme. PhD study is frequently fully funded through research or teaching assistantships. ICS will confirm exact, current fees with the university before you apply.