Virginia Tech Language and Culture Institute
This profile covers AdvantageVT, the undergraduate pathway run by Virginia Tech's Language and Culture Institute (LCI) in Blacksburg, Virginia. Students combine English and academic skills training with credit courses taught by Virginia Tech faculty for one to three semesters, earning up to 18 credits, and move into a participating Virginia Tech major on successful completion. No SAT is required.
- Fees₹22.0 lakh a year
- To get inClass 12: from 88%
- StartsFall
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CostFees, in your currency and in rupees
| Level | Tuition | In rupees | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| UG pathway | USD 23,155 / semester | about ₹22.0 lakh | AdvantageVT, Fall/Spring 2026-27: tuition $21,000 + mandatory fees $1,880 + immigration services fee $275. College add-ons per semester (e.g. Engineering $500/$1,000, Business up to $1,275). Estimated extras: room $6,834, board $3,731, medical insurance $3,993, books $1,120. |
Rupee figures at ₹94.96 per USD (2026-10-30). Living costs: see Study in United States.
Can I get in?Entry requirements for Indian students
- After Class 12 (UG)
- Graduation from an accredited secondary school with 3 units of math (algebra I, geometry, algebra II) and 2 units of lab science; most admitted students have at least a B+ (88%) average. Transfer students are not eligible. No India-specific percentage published. SAT not required.
- IELTS
- 5.5 (3 semesters), 6.0 (2 semesters), 6.5 with no band below 6.0 (1 semester)
- TOEFL
- 3.5 / 4.0 / 4.0 (new scale) for Level 3 / 2 / 1
- PTE
- 44 / 50 / 52
- DUOLINGO
- 90 / 105 / 110
- Tests
- SAT not required for international applicants. No exit TOEFL after completing the programme.
CoursesPopular programmes with Indian students
- AdvantageVT Engineering Pathway (leads to majors such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering)UG pathway · 1 to 3 semesters depending on English level · Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer
- AdvantageVT Business PathwayUG pathway · 1 to 3 semesters depending on English level · Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer
- AdvantageVT Science PathwayUG pathway · 1 to 3 semesters depending on English level · Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer
ApplyHow and when to apply
Route: Direct application to LCI (AdvantageVT)
Application fee: $75
After you graduateWork after study
After moving into a Virginia Tech degree, F-1 graduates can use Optional Practical Training: up to 12 months, plus a 24-month STEM OPT extension for eligible STEM degrees with an E-Verify employer (studyinthestates.dhs.gov).
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