QS Rank:
363
Virginia Tech
Virginia
,United States
Program Name
Ph.D. in Sociology
Deadline
May 15th, 2026
Overview
Ranking
#62
US World and News Report
#363
QS World University Rankings
Class Profile
Eligibility Criteria
Accepted fields include Sociology.
At least 3 / 4 undergraduate GPA is expected.
English Proficiency Tests
TOEFL
90
IELTS
6.5
Application Requirements
Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.
Application Fee: 75
Transcript
Academic LOR
Personal Statement
Research Papers/Publications
Master SOP
Application Deadlines
| Full consideration for funding | Graduate School acceptance deadline | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Jan 15, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Spring | N/A | Oct 15, 2026 |
Fees and Funding
Annual tuition and mandatory fees for out-of-state (including international) graduate students: USD 36,212 (2025-2026). Admitted students are often fully funded through assistantships that include a 9-month stipend, health insurance, tuition remission, office space, and conference travel support. Immigration Services Fee of USD 275 per semester is assessed to degree-seeking F1/J1 students (remitted for international graduate students on assistantship). The program notes Virginia Tech does not offer fellowships and scholarships specifically to international graduate students.
Tuition Fees
$36,212 / year
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