Ranked a top 50 public research university, VCU is a place where discovery and creativity go hand in hand. Located in downtown Richmond, Virginia, its more than 200 programs emphasize hands-on learning, creativity and engaging in the world around us.

VCU offers bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, professional and certificate programs – more than 200 in total. Find the academic area that’s right for you.

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is a public research university in Richmond, Virginia, United States. VCU was founded in 1838 as the medical department of Hampden–Sydney College, becoming the Medical College of Virginia in 1854.

Virginia Commonwealth University is a public institution that was founded in 1838. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 21,205 (fall 2023), and the campus size is 198 acres. Virginia...

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VCU is an urban, public research university committed to diversity, creativity, community engagement and finding solutions to today’s most pressing problems.

At VCU, you’ll find pioneering research, trailblazing innovation, championship athletics and unparalleled creativity – not outdated traditions.

VCU is a community of more than 300,000 Rams — each a unique mix of style, story and attitude — that is forging a future that is built by us. Every day, we blend discovery and creativity to generate new ideas, all in pursuit of a better tomorrow.

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At VCU, we’ll champion your pursuit of knowledge and professional skills with a commitment to academic greatness and career readiness. You’ll experience a 21st-century, real-world education that drives innovation, access, creativity and excellence from day one.