Established as a liberal arts college in 1962, The American University of Paris is an independent university located in the heart of the city. With strengths in liberal arts, humanities and social sciences, AUP provides an academic environment that places personal, intellectual and professional development at its core. AUP students are those that choose to live and learn internationally. They bring their diverse cultural backgrounds, languages and perspectives to the classroom and become part of a global learning community. AUP provides a strong academic foundation that supports critical thinking, enabling students to become cultural translators with the capacity to analyze, adapt and thrive in any environment.