American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world.

Our students distinguish themselves for their service, leadership, and ability to rethink global and domestic challenges and opportunities.

With six schools and over 60 fields of study, more than 40 majors offer the option of pursuing a combined 5-year bachelor’s/master’s program. AU offers the individualized instruction of a small liberal arts college combined with the scholarly resource of a large research university.