West Virginia University is West Virginia’s flagship institution of higher education. It is the state’s only research, doctoral degree-granting, land-grant university. WVU provides high-quality programs of instruction, offering nearly 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels, including the state’s only law school. The diversity of our student body is evident in the Fall 2009 enrollment of 28,898 students, with all 55 counties of West Virginia, 50 states, and nearly 100 other countries represented. The University is committed to the goal of equal educational opportunity for all students.

The Office of International Student and Scholars offers various cross-cultural programs and activities in which you can be involved.

A Guide for International Students – This contains more detailed information about the community and WVU campus, academic and admissions information, as well as University Services.