By Steven Qian

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UVA Class Difficulty

S
Intro Material Science
Computer Systems and Org 1
Computer Systems and Org 2
Applied Circuits
Discrete Math 2
Financial Engineering
A
Data Structure Algo 2
Calculus III
Ordinary Differential Equation
Data Structure Algo 1
Modern Art
Probability
MacroEcon
Programming Language
Machine Learning
B
Intro Programming
Software Development
Software Engineering
Discrete Math 1
Linear Algebra
Database Systems
Dracula
Calculus II
Artificial Intelligence
Reinforcement Learning
C
Physics 1
Chem Lab I
Intro Entrepreneurship
Capstone Research
Applied Physics
Social Problems
STS and Engineering Practice
Engr Ethics Prof Responsibility
D
Intro Engineering
Engineering Ethics
Sci Tech Design
F
How to Research
Golf
Climbing
Self & Organizations
Steven Qian
Steven Qian
Created Feb 4, 2026
Navigate the academic landscape of the University of Virginia's engineering and liberal arts curriculum with this comprehensive difficulty ranking. From foundational courses like Intro Programming and Calculus II to advanced technical challenges including Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, and Database Systems, this ranking captures the full spectrum of UVA's academic rigor.

The list spans diverse subjects: hardcore engineering staples (Computer Systems and Organization, Data Structures), theoretical mathematics (Discrete Math, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations), laboratory sciences (Chem Lab, Applied Physics), and even refreshing breaks like Golf, Climbing, and Modern Art. Whether you're strategizing your course load, planning your semester, or simply curious about how Dracula compares to Artificial Intelligence in difficulty, this ranking offers invaluable insights from real student experiences at UVA.

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