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Welcome to a new era of computer science and computer engineering.

Opening in spring 2025 in Alexandria, Virginia, the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus is a place where you can gain hands-on experience working with industry and government to tackle real problems, accelerate your impact, and supercharge your career from day one. Because change doesn’t happen in a silo, we’re intentionally building the foundation for the future from one of the most inclusive and connected tech communities in the country.

Grand Opening

Opening event February 28th!

Standing at 11 stories and covering 300,000 square feet, Academic Building One is a state-of-the-art hub for computer science and computer engineering, located just outside Washington, DC, in Alexandria, Virginia. The 3.5-acre campus is just steps from the new Potomac Yard-VT Metro station and will feature a Cyber-Physical Lab and 2-story Drone Testing Cage.

Welcome to the National Nexus

Built at the nexus of academia, industry, and government, the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus equips students to solve urgent challenges, alongside leading researchers, industry executives, and national policymakers. With open access to an inclusive tech ecosystem at the doorstep of industry giants, and just a few miles from the Nation’s capital, our Alexandria, Virginia, campus gives students the tools to drive change and jumpstart their careers. Learn more about our state-of-the-art campus opening in spring 2025!

WORLD-CLASS FACULTY

Faculty at the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus are purpose-driven and industry-connected. With a research focus on AI/ML, Wireless and Next Gen Technology, Quantum Information Science, and Intelligent Interfaces, the Innovation Campus is powering a pipeline of premier tech talent and building the foundation for a new era of technology.

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Commitment to Inclusive-VT

The Virginia Tech Innovation Campus supports an inclusive environment for our community of graduate students, faculty, and staff. Guided by shared values of Ut Prosim, and service to society at large, we are building an industry for the future.

Speed to Impact

We immerse our students in real-world problems to be solved from day one. At the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus, we’ve created an environment for resilience where students can take risks, learn from the best, and build the skills to be leaders—all while influencing tangible change and creating value for their careers, even before a degree is in hand.

Global Distinction

The Virginia Tech Innovation Campus plays a pivotal role in advancing the university’s Global Distinction initiative by fostering groundbreaking research, world-class education, and dynamic partnerships. Through its focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and cutting-edge fields like AI, quantum computing, and next-generation wireless, the Innovation Campus attracts top talent from around the globe.

 

Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering or Computer Science and Applications

This professional, industry-connected degree will provide students with a deep technical base while expanding their professional skills and preparing them to assume leadership roles in the industry. Find out more about scholarships and our one-year Master of Engineering option.