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International students can apply for American University admission 2026 in the Fall and Spring intakes. Applicants must submit the application by the deadlines below to study UG and PG courses:

American University UG application deadline for international students for Early Decision II/Regular Decision by Nov 1, 2026.(Fall)

American University Courses & Fees 2026

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(25 courses)
INR 24 L - 61 LGet Fee Details
Duration11 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 7 & Above, TOEFL: 100 & Above, PTE: 68 & Above, Duolingo: 120 & Above, GRE, GMAT
M.A.(28 courses)
INR 25 L - 57 LGet Fee Details
Duration1 year-30 months
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 100 & Above, PTE: 68 & Above, Duolingo: 120 & Above, IELTS: 7 & Above, GRE
B.A.(33 courses)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 - 85, PTE: 53 - 60, Duolingo: 120 & Above
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Q:   What is the application deadline for American University?
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International UG student can apply for American University in Early and Regular intakes. The deadline for regular intake are closed now. Students can check the table below for American University deadline:

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Early Action

Regular Decision

UG

Nov 1, 2026

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Q:   Which course is highly demanded in American University?
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American University offer 170 UG and PG programs .It specializes in programs like Justice, Law, Finance, Teaching, Economics, Data Science, Biochemistry, Mathematics, Film and Media, and more. The tuition fee is between INR 50 L and INR 51L for UG and INR 23L and INR 50L for PG programs

Q:   <p>What programme is American University known for? </p>
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The American University over 170 UG, PG, programs in fields like Political Science, International Studies, Communication, Business, STEM and more. Students should know their basic qualification and documents required before starting any program.

Q:   What is American University known for?
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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. 

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American University Fee Breakdown 2026

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Q:   How much is the tuition fee for American University?
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International students should have a budget for tuition fee and other costs. The tuition fee is between INR 50 L and INR 51L for UG and INR 23L and INR 50L for PG programs. Students can check the table below for tuition fee of popular programs:

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Tuition

MPA

INR 24.25 L - 55.57 L

MBA/PGDM

INR 25.23 L - 59.56 L

MFA

INR 23.81 L - 59.56 L

LL.M.

INR 27.95 L

MFA

INR 30.31 L - 32.49 L

MFA

INR 50.52 L

MPA

INR 32.84 L

B.A.

INR 50.29 L - 51.02 L

B.E. / B.Tech

INR 50.29 L - 51.02 L

Q:   What is the ranking of American University in the world?
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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. 

 

Q:   What is International American University world ranking?
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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.

Q:   What is the application fee for international students at American University?
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American University application fees vary by application type for international students. The application fee is non-refundable and applicants must pay it to submit the application. Mentioned below is the application fee for UG and PG applications at the university:

  • UG: USD 70 or INR 5,877.80
  • PG: USD 55 or INR 4,618.27
  • MBA: USD 100 or INR  8,396.85

(USD 1 = INR 83.97)

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As per many unofficial sources, the American University in Dubai has been called moderately selective with an acceptance rate between 60 to 65%

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Indian students have to meet some admission requirements to be able to get into American University Dubai. Given below are those requirements, take a look - 

  • An online application
  • A high school diploma
  • Official transcripts 
  • A valid IELTS with min score of 6.0+ or the TOEFL score
  • A copy of passport 
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An MBA from the AUD Dubai is a great choice for Indian students to consider. The programme is accredited by the SACSCOC, the same platform that accredites courses for universities in USA. Students are put in real-world-like situations through case studies. The university also has an IBM Center of Ex

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Students with a minimum IELTS score 6.5 are eligible to study at the American University Dubai. The university also accepts valid TOEFL-iBT, TOEFL-iTP and emSAT scores. Given below are the minimum scores accepted for these tests at the UG and PG levels of study.

TestMinimum Score (UG)Minimum Score (PG)
TOEFL-iBT7979
TOEFL-ITP550550
EmSAT English-1550

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AUD Dubai ranks among the top 5% universities in the world for both international students and faculty, in the latest QS rankings. It also has the highest placement rate (92%) among universities in Dubai. It is recognised at the city's leader in sustainability, international faculty, and job outcome

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