Virginia International University (VIU) is a non-profit institution established in 1998 with the mission to provide affordable higher education to students worldwide. Located in Fairfax, Virginia, VIU offers degree programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as language programs like English as a Second Language (ESL), test preparation courses, and continuing education opportunities. Virginia International University is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).