About American University
Global opportunities
Why study at just any American university when you can study at the American University? See for yourself why so many international students choose this school in the U.S. capital city.
Washington, DC:
Diplomacy & global culture
This diverse city on the eastern coast of the U.S. is a hotspot for politics, activism, international culture, and more. Plus, it’s easy to visit New York City and other exciting cities, too.
Capital city of the United States of America.
Home to hundreds of international non-governmental organizations, embassies, and corporations like Lockheed Martin and Marriott International.
Population of 670,000+ people, with approximately six million people in the metropolitan area.1
Average temperature of 3° Celsius in winter and 25° Celsius in summer.
A national center for museums, art, music, theatre, sports, and other culture.
Close to two international airports and a domestic airport.
Academics:
Small classes, big results
More than 92% of recent AU graduates are employed or getting an additional degree within six months of graduating. Your time at American is an important first step in a long, successful career.
One of the Top 100 Universities in the U.S. 2
7,000+ undergraduate students.
65+ bachelor’s programs.
90% of undergraduate students participate in an internship.
Student life:
Safe, welcoming & exciting
At AU, you don’t even need to leave campus to find amazing art, live performances, and political activism. Of course, explore DC and you’ll find a global city ready to inspire, entertain, and educate.
Beautiful, safe campus near the upscale neighborhoods and embassies of northwest DC.
Home to nearly 1,400 international students from 150+ countries.
Past guest speakers include President Barack Obama, the Dalai Lama, and Deloitte, LLP representatives.
200+ student organizations and clubs, including the Global Politics Student Association.
14 sports teams, including football/soccer, basketball, and volleyball.
11 residence halls and many on-campus dining locations that serve international cuisine.
Famous AU alumni
Graduates of American University include Princess Iman of Jordan, Shawn Wang (Chief Financial Officer at Baidu), Liliana Ayalde (U.S. Ambassador to Brazil), and Ayman Mohyeldin (news correspondent for Al Jazeera English).
1 U.S. Census Bureau
2 U.S. News & World Report