Students at UVA view the University – as an opportunity to take an already powerful and meaningful institution and help make it into something that’s even better.

The University of Virginia is located in Charlottesville, Virginia, approximately 120 miles southwest of Washington, DC. Please review our maps and our parking instructions before making your trip. Charlottesville has many lodging options, including The Forum Hotel, the Colonnade Club and the Boar’s Head Resort.

Located in Central Virginia just east of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville offers stunning beauty, rich culture and an endless list of things to do.

The University is an iconic public institution of higher education, boasting nationally ranked schools and programs, diverse and distinguished faculty, a major academic medical center and proud history as a renowned research university.

The University of Virginia (UVA) is a public research university in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States. It was founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson and contains his Academical Village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Find everything you need to know about University of Virginia (UVA), including tuition & financial aid, student life, application info, academics & more.

The University of Virginia encompasses twelve schools in Charlottesville, as well as the College at Wise in Southwest Virginia. In its 2025 rankings, U.S. News & World report ranked UVA the fourth best public university in the country.

UVA offers one of the world’s most iconic undergraduate experiences. Designed as a machine to foster ingenuity, UVA has stood as a center for critical thought designed not just to create a better kind of university but also to create better leaders and a more informed society.

The best way for prospective students to get to know the University of Virginia is to visit us. We offer virtual sessions, guided visits, and self-guided tours that we hope you will consider. We look forward to meeting you!

Greetings from Charlottesville, We're excited and honored that you are considering the University of Virginia as your potential college home! Each year we hear from students like you who are interested in learning more about UVA as they make decisions about college.