American University

International students at American University can apply for and receive awards for merit and scholarships from the university and more organisations to help them in financing their studies. Some of the scholarships and awards offered to international students are given as follows:

• Merit Awards for International First-Year Students
• Graduate Students Merit Awards
• International Scholarships
• Fellowship and Stipend

The comparative US News and World Report Rankings of American University and Florida International University are given as follows:

The Business and Management course rankings at American University are given as follows:

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According to a top-ranking publisher, American University has a ranking between #751-800 in 2024. In 2025, this university ranks at #711-720. An improvement can be seen in these rankings. As per another top-ranking publisher, AU ranking is #601-800 in 2025. In the Global Universities category ranking, this university ranks at #784 in the 2024-25 rankings. 

Admission applications require the following set of documents at American University:

• SOP
• Transcripts
• Resume / CV
• GRE / GMAT scores + ELP scores
• LORs
• Portfolio / Writing Samples

The housing rates for Hughes, Leonard, McDowell, Roper Halls of American University depends upon the type of occupancy chosen by the candidate, the rates are as follows:

• Single occupancy: USD 6,650
• Double occupancy: USD 5,200
• Triple occupancy: USD 3,800

American University offers around 80 bachelors,  98 masters and 11 doctoral degree courses to international students. Some of the popular courses at the university are given as follows:

• Arts & Sciences,
• Business, Education,
• Communication,
• International Service,
• Public Affairs,
• Professional Studies 
• Executive Education and; Law. 

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American University campus is located in the residential district of Washington, DC and has a coverage of 90 acres. 

American University is internationally known for the following:

• It is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, with internationally-renowned faculty. 
• Currently, American University has more than 13,000 undergraduate, graduate and law students that have enrolled internationally. 
• American University welcomes international students from more than 50 states and 124 countries in the world. 
• In the Best National University Ranking 2025 American University has a ranking of #91. 

There is an decrease in the International American University world ranking in 2024. According to QS World University ranking 2024, the American University world ranking is 751-800, which is decline from 701-750 in 2023.