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Global Impact


(Courtesy: AU Abroad)

American University is a leader in engaging the world.

Faculty bring their global expertise and experience to the classroom. Students deepen their knowledge of the world as they study abroad, intern overseas, and pursue academic and creative interests on many continents.

  • We’re home to the country’s largest school of international affairs.
  • Fifty-seven percent of undergraduates have studied abroad.
  • Innovative and highly regarded programs, centers, institutes, and majors with a global dimension are found in all of our schools and colleges.
  • Diplomats, policy makers, nonprofit leaders, entrepreneurs, journalists, and creative artists number among our alumni with an international focus.

Engaged Students

Kayla Ma

Kayla Ma, SIS '14

An international studies major seeks to influence global environmental politics.

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Connected Alums

Aleksandra Pileti?

Aleksandra Piletic, CAS '10

An honors graduate creates extraordinary change in her native Serbia.

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