Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Virginia Polytechnic Institute, also known as Virginia Tech, is a top research university in the United States located in Blacksburg, Virginia. Found in 1872, it's home to about 34,560 students, and noted for its programs in engineering, agriculture, and architecture.

Overview

Virginia Tech is a public land-grant university serving the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world. As the commonwealth’s most comprehensive university and its leading research institution, Virginia Tech offers about 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs to more than 34,000 students. The main campus in Blacksburg, Virginia offers 213 bachelor's and master's degrees and doctoral programs. Although historically known for its programs in agriculture, mechanical, and civil engineering, and polytechnic institute, nowadays, Virginia Tech's College of Engineering has been ranked among the top 10 suppliers of successful start-up companies in the whole US. The University has a very a long tradition in academic excellence, leading research, and providing world-class education.