Admissions
Begin Your Journey
Admissions Process
Venture University has a rolling admissions process each quarter
Schedule a call with VU's Admission Team to see if VU is a strong fit and ask all of your questions. Select a time on the calendar at the end of the application.
VU's Admissions Committee reviews applicants and sends Offers of Admission on a weekly basis.
If you receive an Offer of Admission, sign your Enrollment Agreement and send your deposit to reserve your spot.
Start your VU journey in an upcoming cohort and join for 1 - 4 cohorts (3 - 12 months).
Apply early before the next cohort fills up. There are a limited number of spots per cohort.
Available Spots per Cohort
VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTOR ACCELERATOR
Capped at 50 spots per cohort per quarter
- West Cohort: North America, Latin America, Europe, & Africa
- East Cohort: Asia, Oceania, & Middle East
VC/PE MASTERCLASS (LIVE & ON-DEMAND)
Unlimited number of spots per quarter
Program Options & Tuition
Learn + Do VC: 11-Week Venture Capital Investor Accelerator
Join For 1 - 4 Cohorts (3 - 12 Months), Combining An Investor Education Program With A Venture Capital Investment Apprenticeship
Investor Education
- Live VC/PE Masterclass (40 Hrs)
- Live Advanced VC/PE Modules
- Live Weekly Fireside Chats
Investment Apprenticeship
- Join Team Of A Top-Tier VC Fund
- Build Skills & A Track Record
- Receive Profit Share Agreement
Graduate
- REVERSE DEMO DAY
- Graduation Trip
- Earn Three Certificates
Access to Video Course Platform With AI Digital Twin For Q&A
- Three Video Courses: The VC/PE Masterclass, Advanced VC/PE Modules, & Library of 200+ Fireside Chats.
- VC/PE Masterclass Offered in 11 Languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Hindi, Russian, & Arabic.
- AI Digital Twin For Q&A: Speak 24/7 with the digital twin of VU's Co-Founder, CEO, & General Partner - J. Skyler Fernandes.
| # of Cohorts | Investment Experience | Track Record: # Investments | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Cohort | 3 Months | Up to 7 Investments | USD $20K / €18.5K |
| 2 Cohorts | 6 Months | Up to 14 Investments | USD $35K / €31K |
| 3 Cohorts | 9 Months | Up to 21 Investments | USD $45K / €40K |
| 4 Cohorts | 12 Months | Up to 28 Investments | USD $55K / €50K |
| 1 Year (Paid Upfront) | 12 Months | Up to 28 Investments | USD $45K / €40K |
Cohort members receive a Profit Sharing Agreement on the cohort's investments which has the potential to return none, some, all, or more than VU's tuition. No personal investment capital required. Investments are made by VU's venture capital fund.
Learn VC: The VC/PE Masterclass
Two Formats - Select What's Best For You: Live Quarterly Scheduled Program Or On-Demand Video Course
| Format | Time | Certificate | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live Quarterly Scheduled VC/PE Masterclass + Access to Recordings of Live VC/PE Masterclass + Access to On-Demand Video Course of VC/PE Masterclass + Access to AI Digital Twin of J. Skyler Fernandes for Q&A | • Once per Quarter • West Cohort: 1st Week of Cohort Schedule (5 Days, 8 Hrs / Day) • East Cohort: 1st Two Weeks of Cohort Schedule (10 Days, 4 Hrs / Day) | Earn VC/PE Masterclass Certificate | USD $5K / €4.5K |
| On-Demand Video Course of VC/PE Masterclass + Access to AI Digital Twin of J. Skyler Fernandes For Q&A | • Watch Videos On Your Own Schedule | Earn VC/PE Masterclass Certificate | USD $2.5K |
Paying Tuition
Venture University offers multiple ways to for pay tuition
Remaining Tuition Payment Options
Wire Transfer
Loans (Climb Credit) & Monthly Payment Plans
Scholarships & Sponsorships
Varies By Geography, Vertical, Demographic, & Economic Need