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Graduate Program Application Deadlines

Application Process

General Requirements

  1. GRE Scores: Not required for any degree programs.
  2. English Language Proficiency:
    • TOEFL score of 90 (IBT)
      1. TOEFL scores of 20 or greater in Listening, Writing, Speaking, and Reading subsections are required
    • IELTS score of 6.5 for admission
  3. Letters of Recommendation:
    • MS/PhD: Three letters required.
    • MEng: One letter required.

Deadlines

Fall 2025 Admission

  • PhD Program :
    • Application Deadline: December 15, 2024 (Blacksburg & Northern Virginia campuses).
    • Notification Date: Decisions are typically issued by March 1, 2025.
  • MS Program:
    • Application Deadline: December 15, 2024 (Blacksburg & Northern Virginia campuses).
    • Notification Date: Decisions are typically issued by March 1, 2025.    
  • MEng Program:
    • Northern Virginia Campus:
      • All Applicants: March 1, 2025.*
    • Blacksburg Campus: March 1, 2025 ((Blacksburg MEng admissions are restricted to current/former VT students, VT employees, and students at partner institutions.)

Additional Notes for MEng Applicants

  • *Domestic applicants for the Northern Virginia campus may apply on a rolling basis as space allows. Early submission (by the listed deadlines) is recommended to increase chances for admission and scholarships. Details about scholarships for U.S. citizens and permanent residents can be found here.

Spring 2026 Admission

  • MS Program:
    • August 1, 2025
    • Notification Date: Admission decisions aim to be completed by November 15, 2024.
  • MEng Program:
    • Northern Virginia Campus:
      • International Applicants: September 1, 2025
      • Domestic Applicants: October 1, 2025.*
    • Blacksburg Campus: October 1, 2024 (Blacksburg MEng admissions are restricted to current/former VT students, VT employees, and students at partner institutions.)

Accelerated 4+1 Master’s degrees (VT and Partner Universities)

Apply to the term in which you would be considered a full-time graduate student.

  • Spring 2025: December 1, 2024
  • Fall 2025: May 1, 2025

When should you apply? Ideally, one year prior to graduation from your BS program. This will allow enough time to “double-count” courses in your final two semesters of undergrad. 

For more information visit  Accelerated 4+1 MS Overview