Washington , D.C. , United States
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Situated within a residential neighbourhood of Washington, DC, the American University (AU) is a private, coeducational, doctoral institution with a liberal arts curriculum.
Its origins date back to the late 19th century, when the Methodist bishop John Fletcher Hurst bought 90 acres of farmland in order to build a non-sectarian national university.
American University was chartered by Congress in 1983 and by 1914, the AU was open for business and admitted its first class of 28 students – four of which were women.
Today, the university retains many of its original characteristics, including a ‘global outlook’, ‘practical idealism’ and ‘passion for public service’. AU’s students are considered to be among the country’s most politically active.
The university is home to eight schools and colleges: the College of Arts & Sciences, Kogod School of Business, School of Education, School of International Service, School of Communication, School of Professional and Extended Studies, School of Public Affairs and the Washington College of Law.
It offers 79 bachelor’s degrees, 98 master’s degrees, 11 doctoral degrees, 13 law degrees and more than 90 certificate programmes for both graduates and undergraduates, as well as over 100 study abroad programmes.
AU boasts of having plenty to offer students outside of the lecture theatre, such as campus events, student organisations and clubs, residential learning communities and internships. It is known for its flourishing athletics scene and, as a member of the Patriot League, competes using the team name ‘American Eagles’.
The university’s Office of Campus Life is made up of 17 different departments, each designed to support students in different areas, from spiritual life to their academic studies. Its aim is to establish an environment on campus that encourages learning, development and success.
It also houses an extensive collection of international, political and local art, including a public museum and sculpture garden that can be found within its Katzen Arts Centre, as well as performance art spaces and rotating exhibitions.
As a global university, American University (AU) has a long tradition of welcoming students from across the United States and the world to our campus. AU is home to more than 1,830 international students representing diverse cultures and viewpoints from 123 countries. This diversity is also reflected in our faculty, academic programs and exchanges. AU is also home to a large number of U.S. citizen "Global Nomads" who have grown up outside the United States.
AU offers nearly 70 majors and minors and preprofessional advising programs in law and medicine. You may double major or construct your own interdisciplinary major. AU's flexibility allows you to have your major in one AU school and a minor in another AU school. In addition, more than 40 majors offer the option of pursing a combined 5-year bachelors/masters program.
At AU, "access" and "engagement" are not merely catchphrases; the spirit of these words permeates the campus environment. Ninety-five percent of our students engage in experiential learning opportunities, including internships, study abroad, and research.
THE Ranking::
401
QS Ranking::
651
Type of Accommodation::
On Campus ,Off Campus
Annual Cost of living:
10600 USD / year
Average Annual UG Fee:
47163 USD
Average Annual PG Fee:
54360 USD
Application Fee:
N/A