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A popular option for Indian students planning to study in USA, American University is a globally ranked university. Let us take a look at how American University is ranked this year and compare it with the previous year.
Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2025 ranks American University at #616 globally and #155 in USA. The global ranking has dropped when compared with its 2024 rank of #585 and has improved when compared with its 2024 national rank of #171. Shiksha Popularity Ranking assesses universities based on the aggregate of publicly available rankings from multiple global sources and shows them in an easy-to-understand manner. On the other hand in American University, the global standing of American University is #587 for 2026, which is improved trend when compared with 2025 which is #711.
| Ranking Body | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QS | Not Ranked | 751 | 711 | 587 |
| THE | 601 | 601 | 601 | Not Ranked |
| US News | 590 | 784 | 747 | Not Ranked |
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#641QS Ranking
#587THE Ranking
#601US News Ranking
#747American UniversityAmerican University Course Ranking
Known for its academic excellence and diverse campus community, American University has consistently secured top global university rankings. It stands out and has an impressive global ranking, and is surely a world-class academic location for Indian students. According to Business & Management Studies category of Shiksha Popularity World Ranking, American University ranks #188.
University’s Law courses are also ranked by Shiksha Popularity Ranking, at #93. Interestingly, these courses have also been recognized by QS from past few years. In 2025, these courses have been ranked by QS at #97, showing declined trend from its 2024 rank of #85.
According to Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025, here’s a quick look at how some of the most popular courses rank:| Course Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Management Studies | #161 | #181 | #188 |
| Law | #59 | #81 | #93 |
| Medicine & Health Sciences | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | #598 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | #156 | #153 | #168 |
| Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ) | #413 | #463 | #493 |
American UniversityUS News & World Report Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Universities | 784 | 747 | – / – |
| National University | 105 | 91 | 88 |
| Best Graduate Law Schools | 89 | 104 | – / – |
| Graduate Business School | 85 | 58 | – / – |
| UG Business | 84 | 94 | 77 |
American UniversityQS Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| World University | 751 | 711 | 587 |
| Accounting and Finance | 151 | – / – | – / – |
| Communication and Media Studies | – / – | 251 | – / – |
| Global MBA | 131 | – / – | – / – |
| Law and Legal Studies | 85 | 97 | – / – |
| Masters in Business Analytics | 50 | – / – | – / – |
| Medicine | – / – | 701 | – / – |
| Politics | 51 | 52 | – / – |
American UniversityTHE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | 601 | 601 | 601 |
| Arts and Humanities | 601 | 501 | – / – |
| Law | 86 | 82 | – / – |
| PG Business and Economics | 401 | 301 | – / – |
| Psychology | 401 | 401 | – / – |
American UniversityARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2024
| Ranked by | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 76 | 76 | 101 |
| Political Sciences | 51 | 51 | 101 |
| Sociology | – / – | 101 | – / – |
American UniversityBloomberg Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Business School USA | 62 | 56 | 47 |
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Answered 6 months ago
International applicants must pay the American University application fee, for the respective programs applied to after completion of their application. Failing to do so would result in the unsuccessful submission of application. Below are the application fee as per different programs present in t
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 months ago
The American University is considered one of the top-choices among students across the globe. The acceptance rate of the university is around 47.38%. It offers over 125 courses for international students at both undegraduate and post graduate levels. The AU has been maintaining a high rank in the re
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 months ago
The Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme at Texila American University is the most popular courses for Indian students. Many Indian students choose this because medical seats in India are limited. Students who complete TAU's MD program are better prepared for medical residency in the US thanks to USMLE
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Answered 6 months ago
According to the official website, a minimum GPA of 3.61 or higher is considered appropriate for applicants, as the programs have high demand. The admssion process is considered somewhat selective as American University acceptance rate is around 47.38%. It is crucial for aspiring applicants to fulfi
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Answered 6 months ago
At Texila American University, Indian students typically favor part-time employment in industries like retail and hospitality, such as working in stores, eateries, or coffee shops. Some also do tutoring in subjects like math or science. Some work as freelancers doing IT support or content writing,
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