Liberty University is a private evangelical Christian university in Lynchburg, founded in 1971 by Jerry Falwell. It's one of the largest universities in the US by enrolment, although most students study online. The residential campus on Candlers Mountain has aviation, nursing, engineering and business programmes, and even an all-season ski slope. All students sign up to a code of conduct called the Liberty Way.
Lynchburg, Virginia, United States
Official website: liberty.edu
Private evangelical Christian university
1971
Candlers Mountain, Lynchburg
$24,000 – $32,000
International students, residential undergraduate
$12,000 – $15,000
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 liberty.edu before you apply.
BS Aviation (Commercial and Corporate)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
BSN Nursing
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
BS Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
A flight school attached to a university degree.
A large campus with new residence halls and sports facilities.
A strict Christian code of conduct for all students.
Aviation graduates move into airline, corporate and flight instruction roles.
Nursing graduates work in hospitals across Virginia.
STEM graduates can apply for OPT and the STEM extension.
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Postgrad
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Postgrad
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The campus is large and newly built in places, with a stadium, Snowflex ski slope and shuttles to town. Campus life is shaped by the Liberty Way, which bans alcohol.
Lynchburg sits on the James River in the Blue Ridge foothills. Living costs are low, and Washington DC is about three hours away.
Form I-20 issued by Liberty 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
Liberty admits students on a rolling basis. International applicants should apply by spring for fall or autumn for spring so the I-20 can be issued.
Most residential programmes start in fall and spring.
International students come in on an F-1 visa. The I-20 comes from Liberty University after you confirm your place and show you can cover a year of costs; you then pay the SEVIS fee, fill in the DS-160 and book your consulate interview.
Aviation, nursing, computer science and the MBA are popular. Entry is based on school grades with IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. F-1 students must enrol in residential programmes, not the online ones.
Liberty offers merit scholarships to international residential students. Check the international admissions page for current amounts.
