Virginia Tech, located in Blacksburg, Virginia, is a leading public research university known for its strong engineering programs. The university offers around 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs and manages a research portfolio of over $556 million.

Virginia Tech is known for its innovative use of technology across all disciplines. It is home to nine colleges and graduate schools and has a strong presence in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. The university is classified as an R1: Doctoral University with very high research activity by the Carnegie Foundation and ranks 54th in the U.S. in research expenditures.