Choose West Virginia for your Study in the USA!
Why West Virginia?
- Earn a prestigious degree
- Prepare to launch your career
- Experience the natural beauty of West Virginia
- Make friends that last a lifetime
- West Virginia schools are some of the most affordable schools in the USA!
West Virginia Welcomes Students from around the World!
The United States is a large country with many education options, and choosing where to study is a big decision. We believe that West Virginia offers the best options for international students. When it comes to safety, quality, value, and hospitality, West Virginia colleges and universities routinely rank among the top schools in the USA. Currently, more than 2,500 international students study in West Virginia.
- Safety – West Virginia has been names one of the 15 safest states for more than ten years (CQ Press).
- Quality – West Virginia schools have been named among the top schools in the South by U.S. News & World Report. All of West Virginia’s public universities are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
- Value – West Virginia schools have been named in "America’s 100 Best College Buys" by Institutional Research & Evaluation Inc., an internationally recognized leader in institutional review.
There’s Always Something to do in West Virginia!
- West Virginia offers easy access to major cities, including New York City and Washington D.C.
- In the winter, students enjoy skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing.
- In the spring, summer, and fall seasons, students can go rock climbing, hiking, biking, horse-back riding, fishing, hunting, and whitewater rafting.
- Communities throughout the state host festivals and historical reenactments.
10 Colleges & Universities in West Virginia Want You!
Bluefield State College
Concord University
Fairmont State University
Glenville State College
Marshall University
Shepherd University
West Liberty University
WV State University
West Virginia University
WVU Institute of Technology
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