VirMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringUniversity of Virginia

Program Info

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake.

Historical admission data is not published.

Personal statement

CV or resume

Include degrees, GPA/class rank if known, research, publications, internships, teaching, and service.

Recommendation letters x 3

Prefer writers who know your academic or project work well.

Unofficial transcript(s)

Entire post-secondary record; official transcripts required only after accepting admission.

Official sources are the final authority

Academic: Bachelor's degree; Baccalaureate from a recognized college or university; normally engineering or applied science, other fields may be acceptable.
IELTS: 6.5 each section; Accepted alternative to TOEFL.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall (S4, W4, R4, L4.5) | Old scale: 90 overall (20 each component); For tests taken on or after 21 January 2026.; For tests taken before 21 January 2026. Required if native language is not English unless bachelor's taught in English.
GRE: Optional; UVA Engineering has waived GRE as a requirement in recent cycles and treats scores as optional; international applicants are strongly encouraged to submit for context. Confirm policy for Fall 2027 on the Engineering graduate admission page.