Founded in 1962, the American University of Paris (AUP) is one of the oldest American institutions of higher learning in Europe, offering a liberal arts curriculum with U.S. accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. AUP is an urban institution and its campus is composed of buildings centrally located near the Eiffel Tower and the Seine River.
Students studying abroad at AUP are integrated into the degree-seeking population, which is composed of over 100 nationalities, with a total of 1,000 students. AUP courses are exciting, relevant, and incorporate the city of Paris into the learning experience: students learn in its museums, paint in its streets, study the multi-ethnic world of contemporary French life and immerse themselves in European culture. With courses taught in English, AUP’s course offering focuses on its demographic diversity and critical 21st century issues.
Program Completion Transcript: AUP (U.S. accredited)
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Explore a range of program options designed to fit your academic goals, schedule, and interests. With a variety of term lengths and diverse course offerings, students can find a program that supports their studies while encouraging cultural immersion and personal growth abroad.
Course options vary by program, so explore them all to find the right fit for your goals.
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Visiting students at AUP join the vibrant and international school community. They have ample opportunities to get involved, including student clubs, government, sports, and much more. AUP offers 3 beautiful library facilities, a student center where students can spend time between classes, and four eminent research centers devoted to faculty-student mentorship and collaboration.
SAI offers all students the Viva Experience: frequent cultural activities, at no extra cost, for participants to get to know their community, city and country. Following is a sample of the activities included in this program. Please note that actual activities may differ.
SAI is committed to making studying abroad accessible to all students. We offer a range of scholarships, based on need and merit, that we encourage all students to apply to. We also offer the option to utilize your home school financial aid toward your SAI program fees.
Internships abroad offer students an opportunity to build international field-specific skills, expand their global network, and earn a credential that distinguishes them in a competitive job market. At AUP, motivated second-semester study abroad students have the opportunity to complete an internship.
Our visa team is ready to assist you with all aspects of the visa application process, from start to finish.
French Student Visas
Get a sense of your host city by exploring some of our favorite places, easily accessible in a Google Map.
SAI Paris Map
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