American University ／ アメリカン大学
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| Number of students | 2 *Updated August 29, 2025 |
| Eligibility | Students enrolled in an undergraduate program |
| Period of study | August - May |
| Location | 4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016 |
| University profile | As a leading university in the United States, American University (AU) offers a classic U.S.-style comprehensive liberal arts curriculum based on a centralized, multi-purpose campus combined with unparalleled opportunities for students to put their learning into practice through internships and public service in the country's capital city of Washington, DC. AU also has a well-deserved reputation as a global university, with over 1,000 international students from 140 countries, many award-winning faculty members engaged in international scholarship and research, and a curriculum notable for its wide array of courses with international themes. A distinctive feature of AU's many programs is their close integration with Washington-based organizations and decision-makers as well as government entities. The university is committed to public service, diversity, and experiential and interdisciplinary learning. |
| Undergraduate programs open to exchange students | Abroad at AU Program (Courses from within following four schools: School of International Services, College of Arts and Sciences, School of Public Affairs and Kogod School of Business) While Abroad at AU students can generally register for courses in the above schools, there are some limitations. |
| Undergraduate programs NOT open to exchange students |
School of Communication (Journalism, Strategic Communications/PR, Film and Media studies), Washington College of Law. There are also some departmental course restrictions. See: http://www.american.edu/abroadatau/academics.cfm |
| Graduate programs open to exchange students | N/A |
| Graduate programs NOT open to exchange students | N/A |
| Minimum GPA (UG) | 3.0 |
| Minimum GPA (G) | N/A |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Minimum language proficiency (UG) | TOEFL iBT 85 with no section less than 20, or IELTS 6.5 with no section less than 6.0 |
| Minimum language proficiency (G) | N/A |
| Academic calendar | Fall Term Classes begin: Late August Classes end: Mid-December Spring Term Classes begin: Mid-January Classes end: Early May https://www.american.edu/provost/registrar/academiccalendar/academic-calendar-2026-2027.cfm |
| Important university website for exchange students | https://www.american.edu/abroadatau/ Brochure |
| Scholarship information | N/A |
| Dormitory information | The university has eight smoke-free student residence halls on AU's main campus. Students in university-managed housing will live in double or triple rooms with a bed, desk, dresser, and closet space for each resident, plus in-room wiring for computers, internet access and cable TV. Clean, modern bathrooms and laundry facilities are shared on each floor. Students who live in on-campus housing are required to select one of the Full (All Inclusive) Meal Plans. Due to high demand there may be limited spots available, and it is important students apply by the deadline if they wish to be considered for campus housing. Off-campus housing is available in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. More details can be found at the Off-Campus Housing website. |
| 塾生コメント |
▪特に政治学や国際関係学に興味のある人にとってはうってつけの場所。学校の授業でも教授がニュースについて問うてくることも多い。今まで以上に世界で起きていることに敏感になり、他の学生もよく意見を言うので本当に刺激的。 |
