Washington University of Science and Technology

About WUST

• WUST describes itself as a university “shaping tomorrow: where innovation meets education, and dreams take flight.”

• Founded by Engr. Abubokor Hanip, with Dr. Hasan Karaburk as founding president; its aim is to provide education that blends academic knowledge with practical/industry-relevant skills.

• The main campus is located at 2900 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia, 22314 — about 20 minutes west of Washington, D.C., and 20 minutes east of Dulles International Airport.

• Facilities: The campus is about 60,000 sqft; classrooms, computer labs, learning resource centre, WiFi, auditorium, etc.

• Accreditation/licensing: The institution is certified to operate by the Virginia State Council of Higher Education (SCHEV) and accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).

Why Choose WUST?

For international students, some of the attractive features include:

• Location: Being near Washington, D.C. gives exposure to a major metro area, potentially professional networking opportunities, internships, etc. (Though location alone doesn’t guarantee these.)

• Flexible program delivery: For example, the MBA at WUST lists that the program “can be completed 100% online.”

• Industry-relevant programs and practical labs: Example: WUST recently unveiled a modern Security Operations Center (SOC) lab for cybersecurity education.

• Smaller class size / student-faculty ratio: On their site they claim a “17+ Years of excellence”, “17 student-faculty ratio” (likely meaning 17:1) and “90% average student employment placement rate.”

• Programs with multiple concentration options: For example, the MBA offers six elective tracks, including Project Management.

University Ranking & Reputation

• On the global ranking platform Webometrics (July 2025 edition) WUST is ranked around #9,932 worldwide, country rank ~1,966 (USA) according to that source.

• The university claims its business programs were “ranked a Top 5 School in Virginia for Online MBA” for 2023 by OnlineMastersDegrees.org (OMD) for overall quality, affordability and student success.

• Note: The above are not the same kind of widely-used global or national ranking lists (such as QS, Times Higher Education) that many international students may reference. So if you are planning to use the degree for globally competitive purposes or transfer to another university, you should check how the degree is viewed by your target employers or institutions.

Campus Locations

• Main campus: Alexandria, VA — 2900 Eisenhower Avenue.

• There is mention of a “Global Campus” (WUSTGC) online delivery model.

• For international students, primarily the Alexandria campus is relevant if you are studying onsite, and the online campus if you choose or need distance learning.

• Transportation: Via Metro (Silver Line) and bus from metro stations.

Types of Courses (Study Levels)

WUST offers a variety of study levels:

• Undergraduate Degrees: For example Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA), Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) listed on the website.

• Graduate Degrees: Master of Business Administration (MBA) with multiple concentrations including Project Management.

• Graduate Degrees in technical fields: Master of Science in Cybersecurity (MSCS) and Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) among others.

• English Language / ESL programs: For non-native English speakers, there is an ESL programme at WUST.

Mode of Learning (Onsite / E-Learning / Blended)

• The MBA program clearly states it “can be completed 100% online.” 

• The Global Campus model emphasises online/distance delivery: “streamlined — no SAT/GMAT, multiple start dates, free digital course materials, study from anywhere.”

• For on-campus students: The Alexandria campus is fully equipped with physical classrooms, labs, etc.

• There may also be blended formats, although explicit “hybrid” wording is less prominent in the publicly captured pages — if you select a particular program you should check whether some on-site attendance is required.

• For F-1 visa international students: On-campus or hybrid (with the required residency) is the safe route — purely online may not qualify for full visa benefits. So you should check with WUST’s International Admissions how each program is delivered and what visa support is available.

Number of Programs Offered

• WUST publishes several program listings but a definitive total number isn’t easily found in the publicly accessed pages.

• For example, the MBA programme has six elective tracks (Leadership & Management; Accounting & Finance; IT; Healthcare Management; HR; Project Management) as listed.

• They also list a number of graduate degrees (MSCS, MSIT, MBA) plus undergraduate degrees (BSBA, BSIT) and ESL programmes.

• My recommendation: For international students, you should ask WUST admissions (or check the catalogue) for the updated Program Catalogue (2025/2026) which lists all programs, majors, certificates, etc.

Highlights (What Makes WUST Stand Out)

• A specific highlight: The new SOC (Security Operations Center) Lab launched December 2024 to boost hands-on cybersecurity education.

• MBA programme with Project Management concentration (detail below).

• Location in the Washington, D.C./Virginia metro area — advantageous for networking/internships.

• Flexibility for online and on-campus learners, which benefits international students who may need some remote study options.

• Smaller class sizes and claim of high placement rate (~90%) as per their website.

Special Focus: MBA with Project Management Concentration

Since you asked about “MBA in Project Management” at WUST:

• The MBA program includes six elective tracks, one of which is Project Management.

• The program “can be completed 100% online.”

• The Program Objectives include business leadership/management skills, strategic planning & problem-solving — all relevant to project management

• So, if your goal is project management, this concentration gives you business administration plus the specialisation track.

Considerations & Things to Check

• Because WUST is nationally (ACCSC) accredited rather than regionally accredited, if you plan to transfer to another U.S. institution (especially regionally accredited) or pursue a PhD later, check the transferability of credits and recognition of the MBA.

• For international students: Confirm whether the online-only format allows you to maintain an F-1 visa status (often full online study doesn’t qualify). If you are abroad, you may need a hybrid or on-campus component.

• Ask for current statistics: actual employment outcomes (especially for international graduates), internships offered, alumni network.

• Cost of living in the Alexandria/Washington D.C. metro area can be high; factor this into your budget alongside tuition.

• Language requirement: While WUST’s ESL programme allows non-TOEFL/IELTS applicants to take placement tests, you’ll need sufficient English for MBA level courses.

• Scholarship and aid specifics: The broad mention of “$5,000 tuition assistance” is helpful, but you’ll want to know the eligibility and how much of your total cost it offsets.

Scholarship

Types of Support

1. Tuition discount / relief programs

   • For example: “Global Campus” discount: if you study from your home country (outside the U.S.), WUST claims you could get up to “70% discount” for online/remote overseas students.

   • “First Quarter” relief: A discount for residential students in their first quarter (50% of first quarter tuition) is mentioned in that summary site.

   • “Academic Merit”, “Special Talent”, “Family Assistance” relief categories are listed in the summary as well.

2. Merit-based scholarships

   • Likely based on GPA/academic performance (for prior study) and maybe special talent/recognised achievements. (From the summary)

   • Example: For freshmen: “High School CGPA” required; for international students: foreign credential evaluation showing CGPA.

3. Need-based / country-based eligibility or discounts

   • Maybe special discounts for first applicant from a specific country (in that summary).

   • The “Global Campus” discount suggests residency outside U.S. may trigger a very large discount.

Typical eligibility requirements you should expect (and prepare for)

• For international applicants: valid passport, previous degree transcripts (translated if needed), English proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS or equivalent)- if required by WUST. (For MBA it’s likely)

• Statement of Purpose / personal essay explaining why you want the MBA/Project Management track.

• Possibly evidence of merit (GPA, previous work experience) or special talent if applying for “Special Talent” discount.

• For “Global Campus” discount: you may need to study remotely / not come to U.S. or maybe commit to remote first quarter. Verify with WUST.

• For “First Quarter” relief: you’ll have to attend onsite/residential perhaps.

• Continuous academic standing (maintaining required GPA) likely to keep the scholarship/discount.

• For full programme support: you might need to commit to full-time enrolment, maybe within a certain time.

• For online/international discount programmes: ensure you meet residency/remote requirements and visa/immigration implications if you ever come to U.S.