American University

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   The short answer

   American University is a private federally chartered research university in Washington, D.C. It suits students looking for bachelor’s study in business, science, computing, arts, and policy subjects in the U.S. capital.

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   What you can study

   You can study at bachelor’s level in subjects including Accounting, Anthropology, Computer Science, Music, Fine Arts, Multimedia Design, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Public Policy, and International Business. Example programmes include Accelerated Bachelor of Professional Studies, Accounting, Applied Computing, Applied Music, Art, Art History, Art History 4+1, Art, Culture & Technology, Asian Studies, Bachelor's Degree Completion Program, and Biochemistry.

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   Getting in

   The university offers bachelor's degrees, so an international applicant should check the programme page, entry requirements, deadlines, and document list before applying. Confirm the exact application route, whether your qualifications are accepted, and any English language or visa requirements on the official website.

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   What it costs

   The university does not publish a fee for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Washington, D.C. will depend on housing, transport, and personal spending.

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   Coming from abroad

   The language of instruction is not published, so confirm that on the official website before applying. If you are moving from abroad, check visa steps, required academic documents, English language requirements, and whether your chosen programme has any extra admissions conditions.

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   How it compares

   Among 2,515 universities in the United States, American University is a bachelor’s-level option with a focused set of subject areas rather than a broad all-subjects catalogue. That makes it a practical choice if you want study in accounting, policy, computing, the arts, or selected science fields in Washington, D.C.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.