Why VIU Online?

Do you want to study at a university where you are the priority? At VIU Online, we focus on you. We maintain small class size and are committed to providing you with superior resources for your education journey. We open the door to internships and job opportunities in top industries worldwide. VIU Online is unique among universities because of its innovative curriculum, excellent affordable programs, around the clock support and student-centered flexible approach to education.

1. FLEXIBLE 8-WEEK FORMAT:VIU online courses are taught in a flexible eight-week format,so you have the option to enroll in VIU online courses 6 times per year, with Academic Sessions starting in January, March, May, July, September, and November.You may take as few or as many courses as you would like – some of our students choose to graduate faster and earn their master's degrees in just one year and others attend part-time, spreading out their course load to balance it with work and family demands.
2. AFFORDABLE TUITION AND SCHOLARSHIPS: VIU is a non-profit organization committed to supporting students by providing low-cost, high-quality education. Through our flexible payment plans, we allow students to make tuition payments in small installments rather than a large, lump sum. VIU also provides many scholarships for qualified students. Scholarships are available both for academic achievement and extra-curricular involvement.
3. INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION FROM WORLD-CLASS FACULTY: Our online classes are case-based to provide you with current hands-on knowledge you can take into the workplace. We maintain small class sizes so that you can benefit from individual attention from your VIU professors. Our highly accomplished expert faculty have practical corporate and government experience and are affiliated with the world's leading consulting, business and government agencies. They attend conferences and workshops on a regular basis to stay up-to-date on the newest research in their fields. VIU professors are invested in your success. You can contact your professors through the virtual office or directly through email, phone, or even scheduling on campus meetings.
4. EASY AND QUICK ADMISSION PROCESS: There is no visa requirement for online study and no minimum score for language tests. Apply to VIU online with three easy steps:
• Choose your Program of Study by visiting our website.
• Fill out the Online Application Form and pay the $50 application fee.
• Submit your supporting documents. Either mail your documents to:                                                               Virginia International University, 11200 Waples Mill Road, Suite 360, Fairfax, VA 22030  or email your documents.
5. INNOVATIVE LEARNING WITH GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES: Our quality curriculum is revised and updated constantly to reflect changing global trends and industry demands. We use new technology and innovative teaching methods to facilitate learning, making it easy for students to interact online and in the classroom. VIU employs a variety of tools such as online discussions, live chat-rooms, recorded lectures, group work projects, and research assignments. We are currently developing new apps to allow you easy access to our degree and certificate programs from your smart phone or any other electronic device from any place in the world! The culture and platform of the VIU Online program allows you to join a diverse student body where you belong. VIU has a network of international students both online and on campus. At VIU, you will gain exposure to international ideas and create a global network, as you collaborate with your classmates throughout the world. VIU is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). VIU is recognized by the US Department of Education and the Council of Higher Education Administration (CHEA).
6. 24/7 SUPPORT - STUDY ANYWHERE, ANYTIME! Your online classroom is always open, as is the library andcareer center. Students also have access to help via internet (live chat) and phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you have different study hours or simply live in a different time zone, you will be able to access help at any hour. In today's fast-paced world, VIU gives you the opportunity to earn your academic degree no matter where you live, what hours you work, your family situation or how much you travel. Our distance learning degree is equivalent to the classroom degree awarded to students who choose to study on-campus. Both online students and faculty are held to the same standards of excellence and bound by the same mission as they are in the classroom. Choose from 8 certificate programs and 9 master's and bachelor's degree specializations. You do not need a visa to study online, and if you wish you may complete your degree on the Washington, DC metro area IU campuses. Please visit our FAQ or connect with us right now for more information.