Founded in 1868, Hampton University is one of the oldest historically Black universities in the US. Its waterfront campus on the Hampton River includes the Emancipation Oak, where the Emancipation Proclamation was first read aloud in the South. Pharmacy, nursing, journalism and aviation are among its best-known programmes. NASA Langley Research Center is just across town.
Hampton, Virginia, United States
Official website: home.hamptonu.edu
1868
Private historically Black university
Waterfront on the Hampton River
The Emancipation Oak
$29,000 – $34,000
International students, undergraduate tuition and fees
$13,000 – $16,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on home.hamptonu.edu before you apply.
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BS Nursing
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BS Aviation Management
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
BA Journalism
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
MS Atmospheric and Planetary Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
One of the oldest and best-known HBCUs.
A proton therapy cancer institute run by the university.
Atmospheric science research with ties to NASA Langley.
Pharmacy and nursing graduates join hospitals and pharmacies across Virginia and the East Coast.
Nearby employers include NASA Langley, Newport News Shipbuilding and Langley Air Force Base.
An active alumni network helps with internships and first jobs.
Undergrad
Main intake
Postgrad
Main intake
Undergrad
Limited programmes
Postgrad
Limited programmes
The campus sits right on the water, with brick halls, a marina and the university museum, one of the oldest African American museums in the country.
Hampton is part of the Hampton Roads area, alongside Norfolk and Newport News. A car helps. Virginia Beach is about 30 minutes away.
Form I-20 issued by Hampton University
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Hampton has early action and regular deadlines for fall, usually in the autumn and early spring. International students should apply by early spring to leave time for the I-20 and visa interview.
Most students start in fall (August). Some programmes also accept spring entrants in January.
It's the F-1 student visa. Get your I-20 from Hampton University first (they need your deposit and bank documents), then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend the visa interview. Book the interview early in peak season.
Pharmacy, nursing, aviation and journalism are popular. Undergraduate entry is based on high school grades, with IELTS 6.0-6.5 or TOEFL for international students. PharmD has its own requirements.
Hampton offers merit scholarships, including some presidential awards. International students can be considered. Contact admissions for current eligibility.
