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American University


American University
City: Washington D.C.
Website: www.abroadatau.american.edu
Approximate semester dates: Semester 1 (Fall): August-December
Semester 2 (Spring): January-May
Language of instruction: English
Full time load equivalent: 12 credits per semester

Fields of Study Available:

This is not an exclusive list of the Disciplines available.
Disciplines listed here can provide a full-time load of study.  
All other available courses can be found in the course catalogue.

 

**Please note areas of study are subject to change.  Please check the host university website for course availability.**

Humanities & Social Sciences:

American Studies   
Anthropology
Arab Studies           
Art History
Languages     
History
International Studies      
Jewish Studies
Political Science      
Religion
Women's and Gender Studies
Fine Arts
Audio Production & Technology 
Dance  
Graphic Design        
Studio Art
Music Theatre
Theatre  
Communication 
Literature  
Journalism
 

Science & Health Sciences:                              
Bio Chemistry             
Biology
Chemistry 
Health Promotion          
Environmental Studies       
Health & Fitness
Mathematics  
Marine Science
Physics
 

Technologies:
Information Systems & Technology
Computer Science

Business:
Management
International Business
Accounting & Finance
I.T. Marketing

Course Catalogue

Restricted Fields of Study:

Fields of Study NOT Available to Exchange Students:

Business:

KSB 100: Business  1.0 (Fall Semester)
KSB 255: Strategic Business Communication
Any 500 Level Accounting Courses
MGMT 458: Business Policy and Strategy
FIN 465: Derivative Securities
FIN 575: CFA Level I Intensive Review
MKTG 412: Advertising & Promotion Campaigns

Approximate living expenses:

US$8,000 per semester
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Living expenses breakdown

Cost of Living (exchange students do not pay tuition fees)

Additional information:
Students are required to pay USD500 deposit with application
 
**$700 Scholarship Available**
Undergraduate students only
(enrolling in courses numbered below 600) only.

GPA:
Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.0 to be considered.

Info Sheet:
About AU, Application Process, Visa Requirements, Internships, student life and program information. (please note this information is subject to change).

Internship:
Opportunities Available - Click Here

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Pictures of AU & Washington in Spring 
Student's video tour of AU

Accommodation

 FUN FACTS:
- Love the TV show Bones? Not only is it produced by an AU alumnus, but the heroine is based on AU alumnus and author Kathy Reichs!  
- Location, Location, Location! - AU has the capital advantage of being located in the political hub of the USA, Washington D.C.
- AU is rated the #1 politically active university in the USA (Princeton Review)