Fairfax University of America used to be Virginia International University, and took its current name after a change of ownership around 2019. It's a small private university in Fairfax, in the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, DC. Most students are international and study business, computer science or information technology at master's level. Check its current accreditation and SEVP status before you apply.
Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Official website: fxua.edu
1998, as Virginia International University
Small private university
Fairfax, Northern Virginia
$12,000 – $18,000
International students, full-time study
$18,000 – $24,000
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 fxua.edu before you apply.
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Jan, May, Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 70
MS Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Jan, May, Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 70
MS Information Technology
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Jan, May, Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 70
BS Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Jan, Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 61
Master's degrees in business and computing.
A mostly international student body.
Several start dates a year.
Graduates look for IT and business roles in the Washington, DC area.
Northern Virginia has a large tech and government contracting sector.
F-1 graduates in eligible fields can apply for OPT.
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Fairfax is a suburban city about 30 minutes west of Washington, DC, near George Mason University. Most people get around by car or bus.
The Metro's Orange Line ends at Vienna/Fairfax-GMU, a short ride away. Rent in Northern Virginia is high.
Form I-20 issued by Fairfax University of America
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
FXUA admits students on a rolling basis for each term. Apply three to four months ahead for the I-20 and visa.
There are spring, summer and fall start dates.
It's the F-1 student visa. Get your I-20 from Fairfax University of America first (they need your deposit and bank documents), then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend the visa interview. Book the interview early in peak season.
The MBA and master's degrees in computer science and IT are the main programmes. Master's entry needs a bachelor's degree and English scores. Confirm accreditation and F-1 eligibility with the university first.
FXUA offers some tuition scholarships. Ask admissions what applies to your programme.
