The development of thoughtful, responsible human beings in the context of a challenging yet supportive academic community.

American University is a private doctoral institution situated in a residential neighborhood of northwest Washington, D.C. We offer 57 bachelor's degrees, 51 master's degrees (not including law), 9 doctoral degrees, and 3 law degrees, as well as more than 60 certificate programs, mostly graduate level.

Arts and Sciences
Business
Communication
International Service
Public Affairs
Law
International programs