American University ／ アメリカン大学
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| Number of students | To be confirmed |
| 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 unviersity, with over 1,000 international students from 140 countries, many award-winning faculty members engaged in international scholarship and reserach, 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 (access to most undergraduate academic departments, limited potential to take Communication courses) |
| Undergraduate programs NOT open to exchange students | 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 |
| 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 |
| Important university website for exchange students | https://www.american.edu/abroadatau/ |
| 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. |
