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The College of Engineering
Student Overview
Graduate Enrollment: 2,045
Male: 1,586 (78%) Female: 456 (22%)
Underrepresented Minori es: 204 (10%)
Degrees Awarded: 649
Masters: 438 (67.5%) PhD: 211 (32.5%)
Based on full‐ me and part‐ me students 2015‐16.
Academics and Degree Programs
Choose from 16 PhD and 19 Masters degree
programs across 17 departments of study.
www.eng.vt.edu/gradstudies/degrees
Research and Faculty
Communicate with faculty who specialize
In research you are interested in.
www.eng.vt.edu/facultyresearch
www.eng.vt.edu/research
Funding
Fellowships, assistantships and scholarships
are available based on academic standing.
www.eng.vt.edu/gradstudies/funding
Interna onal Research Internships
Help solve real‐world challenges with the
Interna onal Research Experience for
Students (IRES) or an overseas internship.
www.eng.vt.edu/international/ires
www.eng.vt.edu/international/internships
Apply
Use the Virginia Tech Graduate School
online applica on form.
www.eng.vt.edu/apply
Diversity and Inclusion
Numerous academic and social programs exist to
help grow a vibrant engineering community.
www.eng.vt.edu/diversity
University Programs
Graduate Life Center (GLC)
As the hub for graduate student life across the
university, the GLC assists with Interna onal
issues, Health & Wellness, student housing,
Access to student groups, and more.
www.graduatelifecenter.vt.edu
Career Services
Each year 250‐350 employers interview students
through the On‐Campus Interview Program (OCI).
Professional development seminars and workshops
especially for graduate students are also offered.
www.career.vt.edu/GraduateStudents
Life in Blacksburg
With the cost of living index 8.5% below the
na onal average (citydata.com), it is consistently
ranked among the country’s best places to live.
www.vt.edu/student_life/blacksburg.html
GRADUATE LIFE
Discover & Explore
www.eng.vt.edu/GraduateLife