Washington, United States
American University
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American University
American University is a private university in Washington, D.C., chartered by Congress in 1893 and best known for international relations, public affairs, law, communication and political science. Its School of International Service is one of the largest schools of its kind in the United States.
The campus is residential and sits in the northwest of the city, with the federal agencies, embassies, think tanks and news organisations of central Washington a Metro ride away. Internships in those institutions are a normal part of study here, and the university enrols students from a wide range of countries.
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University at a glance
- Institution type
- Private
- City
- Washington
- Founded
- 1893
- Ranking
- US News rank 88 (as of September 2025)
- Indicative tuition
- USD 60,270 (as of August 2025)
- Indicative living costs
- USD 21,060
- Intakes
- January, September
- Tests accepted
- IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo
- Courses listed
- 312
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