Start your journey at the International Accelerator at American University

The International Accelerator and American Collegiate, a joint collaboration between American University and Shorelight, provides international students with exclusive admissions services, academic and language support, transfer options, and more.

A state-of-the-art campus in Washington, DC

AMU Location

Our campus in the nation’s capital offers easy access to opportunities only found in Washington, DC: Study with experts from government agencies, international nongovernmental organizations, major media outlets, and more.

AMU Location

#91

Best National University in the US
U.S. News & World Report,
2025

Top 10

Undergraduate International Business
U.S. News & World Report, 2025

#19

Co-ops and Internships
U.S. News & World Report,
2025

#38

Most Innovative Schools
U.S. News & World Report,
2025

Degree options

Explore Degree Options

The International Accelerator program offers a full range of degree options for undergraduate students.
Degree options

Transfer with Confidence

Start with American Collegiate – our elite transfer program that prepares students to transfer into top ranked universities.

“When I started my first class, it was a big surprise to me because both the professors and advisors are very caring and very nice. They’re always here to help us.”

Xinxin, China

TESOL major

American University

#91 National Universities

14,311 total enrollment

13% international students

Diverse international city