“Former private university in Fairfax, Virginia, previously known as Virginia International University.”
Fairfax University of America (FXUA), formerly Virginia International University, was a private university in Fairfax, Virginia established in 1998. It offered undergraduate and graduate programs in business administration, computer science, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cybersecurity, and project management. The university ceased operations effective December 31, 2024 after its accreditor lost recognition in 2022.
International Students
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
What's inside
OPT → H-1B conversion rates by nationality (FOIA-sourced)
Top H-1B alumni employers and median sponsored wage
Need-blind / meets-full-need policies for international applicants
ISSO contact, I-20 processing times, and SEVP certification
International-only scholarships and CSS Profile rules
English proficiency requirements (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, PTE)
Rankings
Admissions
Admissions Insights
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
What's inside
ED, EA, and RD acceptance rates with applied/admitted counts
Acceptance rate broken down by country of origin
Application portal and admissions snapshot narrative
Letters of recommendation, supplemental essay, interview policies
Requirements notes and academic prerequisites
Direct admissions contact email and phone
Cost & Financial Aid
Cost & Aid Intelligence
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
What's inside
Named scholarships with eligibility and value (incl. international-only awards)
Need-aware vs. need-blind policy for international applicants
Financial aid notes and methodology
Mandatory health insurance cost and plan name
Net-cost estimate for your family income bracket
Campus Life
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
What's inside
Clubs and societies count, named sports, traditions list
Housing notes (beyond the freshman-housing-required flag)
Academic culture and student-life highlights
City integration and off-campus context
Academics & Programs
School of Computer and Information Systems
Undergraduate and graduate programs in computer science, AI, cybersecurity, and data analytics.
BS Computer ScienceMS Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMS Networking and CybersecurityMS Data Analytics
School of Business
Undergraduate and graduate business programs with a practitioner-focused approach.
BS Business AdministrationMBAMS Project Management
Highlighted Programs
MS in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Master
Graduate AI/ML program ranked #2 Best Master's in Artificial Intelligence Programs 2024 USA by FXUA's cited ranking.
Career Outlook
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
