For the 2023-2024 academic year: The average cost of attendance of an international student (Tuition Cost + Living Expenses) for undergraduate students is approximately $84,974, and for graduate students the cost is ranging from $73,201- $85,518.
American University
Washington, D.C.
$73,201 - $85,518
Situated in the vibrant city of Washington, D.C., American University is a private research-focused institution that places students at the center of its mission. It was established in 1893 and holds a Methodist affiliation. It hosts a diverse community of over 1,830 international students hailing from 123 countries. These students bring with them a rich tapestry of cultures and perspectives. American University is a top-ranked university in Washington, DC, known for high-impact academic coursework, internship programs, and diverse student body.
Points of Pride
- American University is classified as an R2 Institution, ranked "Doctoral: Higher Research Activity" by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
- #68 Research Universities Forbes, 2019.
- Merit-based scholarships are offered to International First-year and Graduate students.
- 89% of undergraduates complete an internship at AU. Employers like American Express, Amazon, Amtrak, Bank of America, Deloitte, FOX News Network, LLC, etc. Hire students.
- Situated in the influential hub of Washington, D.C., renowned for its political, cultural, and media significance, American University benefits from an unparalleled learning environment.
- Kogod Partners with Fortune 500 Company for Summer Internship Program.
University Highlights
- American is a top school in the nation for the percentage of students holding internships.
- #72 National Universities - U.S. News & World Report, 2023
- #68 Research Universities - Forbes, 2019
- #30 in Most Innovative Schools - U.S. News & World Report, 2023
- #35 best Graduate Entrepreneurship Program - Princeton Review
US News & World Report Rankings – Undergraduate
- #86 in Business Programs
- #8 in International Business
- #122 in Best Business Schools
- #16 in International MBA
- #5 In International Law
- #10 in Best Public Affairs Programs
- #4 in Public Management and Leadership
Programs
UnderGraduate
- African American and African Diaspora Studies
- American Studies
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics - STEM designated
- Arab World Studies
- Arabic Studies
- Art History
- Asia, Pacific, and Diaspora Studies
- Audio Production
- Audio Technology
- Biochemistry - STEM designated
- Biology - STEM designated
- Business Administration – Accounting
- Business Administration – Entrepreneurship
- Business Administration – Finance
- Business Administration – Information Systems & Technology
- Business Administration – International Business
- Business Administration – Management
- Business Administration – Marketing
- Business and Entertainment
- Business, Language & Culture Studies –Arabic
- Business, Language & Culture Studies –French
- Business, Language & Culture Studies –German
- Business, Language & Culture Studies –Russian
- Business, Language & Culture Studies –Spanish
- Chemistry - STEM designated
- Communication Studies
- Communication, Legal Institutions, Economics, and Government (CLEG)
- Computational Science - STEM designated
- Computer Science - STEM designated
- Dance
- Data Science - STEM designated
- Economics
- Elementary Education
- Environmental Science - STEM designated
- Environmental Studies - STEM designated
- Film and Media Arts
- Foreign Language and Communication Media
- French Studies
- German Studies
- Graphic Design
- Health Promotion
- History
- International Studies – Environmental Sustainability and Global Health
- International Studies –Foreign Policy and National Security
- International Studies –Global and Comparative Governance
- International Studies –Global Inequality and Development
- International Studies –Identity, Race, Gender, and Culture
- International Studies –Justice, Ethics, and Human Rights
- International Studies –Peace, Global Security, and Conflict Resolution
- International Studies –The Global Economy
- Jewish Studies
- Journalism –Sports Production Option
- Justice and Law
- Language and Area Studies –French/Europe
- Language and Area Studies –German/Europe
- Language and Area Studies –Russian/Area
- Languages –Arabic
- Languages –Chinese
- Languages –French
- Languages –German
- Languages –Hebrew
- Languages –Italian
- Languages –Japanese
- Languages –Korean
- Languages –Portuguese
- Languages –Russian
- Languages –Spanish
- Languages –Swahili
- Legal Studies
- Literature
- Mathematics - STEM designated
- Mathematics and Economics - STEM designated
- Music
- Musical Theatre
- Neuroscience –Cognitive Neuroscience - STEM designated
- Neuroscience–Molecular Neuroscience – STEM designated
- Philosophy
- Photography –CAS
- Photography –SOC
- Physics - STEM designated
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Public Relations and Strategic Communication
- Religious Studies
- Russian Studies
- Secondary Education
- Sociology
- Spanish Studies
- Statistics - STEM designated
- Studio Art
- Theatre
- Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Graduate
- Accounting (MSA) - STEM designated
- Art History (MA)
- Biotechnology (MS) - STEM designated
- Chemistry (MS) - STEM designated
- Computer Science (MS) - STEM designated
- Data Science (MS)
- Data Science (MS) - STEM designated
- Economics (MA)
- Environmental Science (MS) - STEM designated
- Finance – STEM designated (MSF)
- Health Promotion Management (MS)
- International Economics (MA)
- Mathematics, Information Security (MA) - STEM designated
- Political Science (MA)
- Public Administration (MPA)
- Public Policy (MPP)
- Quantitative Analysis (PSM) - STEM designated
- Real Estate (MSRE)
- Statistics (MS) - STEM designated
- Taxation (MST)
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages – TESOL (MA)
For a complete list of majors please visit the URL:
www.american.edu/programs/
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Intakes
Fall (September), Spring (January) and Summer (June).Accreditation
The Kogod School of Business at American University is accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.The Department of Chemistry at American University is accredited by the American Chemical Society (ACS), a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education.
