University of Virginia The University of Virginia remains the No. 2nd best public university (along with University of California Los Angeles) in the 2011 edition of the U.S. News and World Report rankings. In the 13 years since U.S. News began ranking public universities as a separate category, U.Va. has ranked either No. 1 or No. 2.

Founded in 1825 by Thomas Jefferson;

16,000 undergraduate students

$5.1 billion endowment Charlottesville, Virginia population ~50,000 Charlottesville, founded in 1762, and the campus of the University of Virginia, offer a distinct, peaceful ambience reminiscent of old English towns The recreational and sports facilities at the University of Virginia are outstanding

Olympic Aquatic Center with full-sized John Paul Jones Arena (14,593 seats) home UVA & Charlottesville Symphony olympic swimming pool and a fitness to UVA basketball and a concert venue; for a center accessible to all students full year program check http://www.johnpauljonesarena.com/calendar. asp

Scott Stadium, 61,500 seats Charlottesville is located close to the Blue Ridge mountains and the Shenandoah Valley, beautiful areas for nature lovers with hiking and biking trains, waterfalls caves and many attractions Financial assistance and expenses:

► Travel to be paid by the student ► University will assist with visa formalities, but all costs must be covered by the student ► The University will offer free health insurance during academic year, but students should make arrangements to be covered until end of August ► Stipend: ~ $25,500 per annum (~ $750/2 weeks) – taxed at ~ 15% level ► Expenses: • groceries ~ $100-150 per person per week • lunch ~ $5 – 15 • utilities: power - ~ $60 – 70/month cable, internet, phone - ~$60 – 100 ► Most students live at University Heights (www.uheights.net) ; distance from campus: ~2km; Free transportation to campus every ~12min.; Two swimming pools and a fitness center ; High-speed internat, cable, phone packages; Free parking; Each apartment comes with completely equipped kitchen and bathroom, refrigerator and dishwasher; deposit - $300, online application - $25 ; rent: ~ $715 (1 bdr) – $875 ( 2 bdr) (unfurnished)