University of Virginia

In Charlottesville, Virginia is the University of Virginia a public research University. UVA, Founded (in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson) one of the nation's great public universities built on academic distinction, innovation and service The university specializes in undergraduate, masters, and graduate programs as well as professional ones across liberal arts; engineering; business; law; medicine; education and sciences. UVA is an intellectual mecca dedicated to its founder's vision, exposing students to scholarship and research with internships and service at all levels to prepare them for competitive careers or leadership roles. Its rural, historic campus (UNESCO heritage site) blends contemporary facilities and faculty excellence with a sophisticated student body and community that is diverse. The University of Virginia remains a place of significant scholarship and diversity and civic engagement, effecting the highest level of education, research, societal development in Virginia as well as across the Nation.

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University Name	University of Virginia
Acronym	UVA
Year Established	1819
Governing Type	Public
Student Body	Co-education
Highest Degree	Doctorate
Campus Type	Sub-urban
Colors	Orange and navy blue

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Address	Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

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Phone	+1 (434) 924 0000
Fax	+1 (434) 924 0938
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Accepts International Students	Yes
Student Body	Men and Women
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Information on University of Virginia was last updated on May 19, 2025.