American University

4400 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington D.C.

  • #711-720 QS Global World Ranking
  • PrivateStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 11,317Total Students
  • 1,140Faculty
  • 1,497Int'l Students

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Please be sure to peruse the Undergraduate Studies website to find about our unique General Education program for all American University undergraduates. Explore innovative and challenging living and learning programs in our AU Honors Program, Frederick Douglass Distinguished Scholars Program, Community-Based Research Scholars Program, AU Scholars Program, and in first-year communities in University College. Discover opportunities for international educational experiences in over 130 programs through AU Abroad. Learn how to develop career goals, decision-making skills, and internship and job search strategies at the Career Center. Be sure to explore the resources offered by the Office of Merit Awards to identify competitive scholarship opportunities. Our vision for all undergraduates is to embrace the value of research, professional, and creative productivity. In that spirit, we embed opportunities to develop innovative thinking in our undergraduate programs. Whatever your major, American University will help you step outside the classroom to offer your gifts to a broader world. Start by talking to professors who share your interests. They will help steer you toward a great project and toward funding for it. The following list of undergraduate academic competitions, research and funding opportunities is by no means exhaustive!

About

Please be sure to peruse the Undergraduate Studies website to find about our unique General Education program for all American University undergraduates. Explore innovative and challenging living and learning programs in our AU Honors Program, Frederick Douglass Distinguished Scholars Program, Community-Based Research Scholars Program, AU Scholars Program, and in first-year communities in University College. Discover opportunities for international educational experiences in over 130 programs through AU Abroad. Learn how to develop career goals, decision-making skills, and internship and job search strategies at the Career Center. Be sure to explore the resources offered by the Office of Merit Awards to identify competitive scholarship opportunities. Our vision for all undergraduates is to embrace the value of research, professional, and creative productivity. In that spirit, we embed opportunities to develop innovative thinking in our undergraduate programs. Whatever your major, American University will help you step outside the classroom to offer your gifts to a broader world. Start by talking to professors who share your interests. They will help steer you toward a great project and toward funding for it. The following list of undergraduate academic competitions, research and funding opportunities is by no means exhaustive!

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2012
    #601+
  • 2014
    #471-480
  • 2015
    #431-440
  • 2016
    #=373
  • 2017
    #384
  • 2018
    #471-480
  • 2019
    #541-550
  • 2020
    #601-650
  • 2021
    #651-700
  • 2022
    #651-700
  • 2023
    #701-750
  • 2024
    #791-800
  • 2025
    #711-720

Student & Staff

Total students
11,317

33%
67%

International students
1,497

45%
55%

Total faculty staff
1,140

98
1042

Total students
11,317

33%
67%

International students
1,497

45%
55%

Total faculty staff
1,140

1042
98
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Scholarships

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The Scholarships above offer some form of financial aid to prospective students. Please always check the specific requirements and restrictions on scholarship availability.

Campus locations

American University,

4400 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. , Washington D.C. , Washington , United States , 20016

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