The American University with published institutional accreditation
The American University offers more than 5,630 programs across its schools, institutes, and colleges, from vocational and diploma courses to master’s, PhD, and doctoral degrees. Learn online, at your own pace.
Programs in our academic register
Institutional accreditation records
Doctoral and PhD pathways
Based in Washington, D.C.
Education built around your schedule and your goals
Study from anywhere, at a pace that fits work and family, with an accredited institution behind every credential.
Online learning
Study through an online academic environment that fits around your life.
Self-paced study
Organize your progress around a learning rhythm that gives you control over your schedule.
Accredited institution
Institutional accreditation from ACISC and IABCET, with reference numbers and validity dates published.
Degrees from every level
Vocational, diploma, certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, PhD, and doctoral pathways.
Partners around the world
Programs are delivered directly or through approved partner providers. Each program page names the awarding institution.
Verifiable credentials
Employers and institutions can check any The American University’s credential through our online verification portal.
Explore programs by level
A selection from our catalog. Each program page states the credential, the awarding institution, the delivery format, and the admission requirements.
Doctor of Business Administration
Advanced business study at the doctoral level that combines applied research with strategic leadership and decision-making.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Core graduate study in management, finance, marketing, and leadership for career advancement in business.
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Human behavior, research methods, and applied psychology.
Associate of Science in Fire Science
Fire behavior, prevention, and emergency response fundamentals.
Two accreditors publish The American University’s records
Each accreditor publishes its own record for The American University. View both records directly using the links below.
ACISC Institutional Accreditation
- Accreditation no.
- ACUNV119482ED
- Scope
- Institutional accreditation within the approved scope
- Valid through
- December 27, 2029
IABCET Institutional Authorization
- Authorization no.
- IWA-12970-505
- Type
- Institutional accreditation, all programs, degree levels, and delivery modes authorized (per the IABCET registry)
- Active through
- September 1, 2029
What the records confirm. ACISC and IABCET have reviewed The American University as an institution. Their records list our accreditation numbers, validity dates, and approved scope. Each program page names its awarding institution.
From first look to first lesson
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Compare
Weigh the academic level, subject, learning model, and the time you can give to study.
Choose
Select the pathway that best fits your goals and the direction you want to take.
Begin
Move from discovery to your first course, with Admissions guiding each step.
What your education develops
A program builds knowledge and habits of thinking that remain useful long after graduation.
Knowledge
A stronger understanding of concepts, disciplines, and the subjects on your pathway.
Critical thinking
The ability to examine information, weigh alternatives, and reach sound judgments.
Communication
Clearer ways to organize and express ideas in academic and professional settings.
Professional perspective
Connect study with the responsibilities, decisions, and challenges of your career.
Confidence
Progress toward meaningful goals, with growing confidence in your ability to learn.
Lifelong learning
An approach to education that continues through personal and professional life.
Learning organized by discipline
Safety and Emergency Services
Preparedness, emergency management, and professional safety.
Continuing Education
Professional development and flexible learning for adults.
Continuing Medical Education
Learning for healthcare professionals, with credit details on each activity.
Study with structure and support
Our programs combine clear course structure with the flexibility to study online and at your own pace. Each program page explains how it is delivered.
A community of learners
Students from many backgrounds study together, share ideas, and build the professional networks that carry into their careers.
A credential you can verify
Every credential can be checked through our verification portal. Each program names its awarding institution, so you always know who issued your qualification.
Support from first enquiry to offer
Admissions guides you through eligibility, documents, and a written fee quotation. Our academic resources support your study from the first course onward.
News, insights, and student guidance
Articles from across the university. Each card opens its category in the blog.
University updates
Official announcements, developments, and information from The American University.
Academic insights
Articles on academic subjects, higher education, and professional development.
Student guidance
Practical information for students at every stage of their academic journey.
Research and knowledge
Research perspectives, applied knowledge, and subjects of professional interest.
Study, teach, and graduate in Washington, D.C.
Verify an The American University’s credential online
Enter the details
Provide the information needed to locate the credential record.
Submit the request
Send the verification request through the portal.
Review the response
The response confirms the credential.
Need help?
Admissions can help you locate any record.
From first question to written offer
Explore pathways
Compare programs, levels, and delivery formats.
Check eligibility
Review admission requirements and the documents you need.
Receive a quotation
Admissions provides a written fee quotation before enrollment.
Know the awarder
Every offer names the institution that awards the credential.
Frequently asked questions
Is The American University’s accredited?
Yes. The American University holds institutional accreditation from ACISC, accreditation number ACUNV119482ED, valid through December 27, 2029. It also holds an IABCET institutional authorization, number IWA-12970-505, active through September 1, 2029. Both records are published on the accreditors’ own websites, and the accreditation page links to each one.
How many programs does The American University offer?
Our academic register lists more than 5,630 programs across our schools, institutes, and colleges. They include professional, academic, vocational, diploma, master’s, PhD, and doctoral programs. Programs approved under our ACISC accreditation are covered by the accreditation record, and the program page names the awarding institution for each one. Some programs are delivered through partner providers, and each one names its awarding institution.
Is The American University’s learning online?
Yes. Our programs are delivered through an online learning environment, and many are flexible and self-paced, so you can organize study around work and family. Each program page states its delivery format.
What does institutional accreditation mean?
It is an external review of the whole institution against the accreditor’s standards. The review covers governance, academic quality, and continuous improvement. It applies within the scope the accreditor has approved.
Who awards my degree or certificate?
The awarding institution is named on each program page and in its admissions materials. Admissions names it in every offer, so you always know which institution issues your credential.
Will employers and other universities recognize an The American University’s credential?
The American University provides the official transcript and verification details that employers and universities use to review a credential.
What programs can I study?
The American University offers vocational, diploma, certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, PhD, and doctoral pathways through its academic schools. Continuing education and institutes offer professional and non-degree learning. Use the program catalog to compare levels, and contact Admissions for the next intake.
How do I apply?
Start by choosing a program. Admissions then confirms eligibility, explains the documents you need, and issues a written fee quotation. You can ask questions at any stage. Begin on the Admissions page.
How much does a program cost?
Admissions issues a written quotation before enrollment. It lists tuition, compulsory fees, the payment schedule, and refund conditions. See tuition and payment plans for how costs are structured.
Can I pay in installments?
Payment plan options are described on the tuition and payment plans page. Admissions gives you the schedule that applies to your program before you commit.
What is the refund policy if I withdraw?
Refunds follow the refund and withdrawal policy, which sets out the conditions and deadlines. Its terms apply alongside your written fee quotation.
How do I verify a credential issued by The American University?
Use the online verification portal at verify.aunv.org. Enter the details of the credential and submit the request. Admissions can help with any record that needs more detail.
Do you offer continuing medical education?
Yes, through the School of Continuing Medical Education. Each activity lists its eligibility, format, learning objectives, and the completion documentation you will receive, including any credit designation.
Where is The American University located, and how do I reach you?
The American University is located at 1717 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20006, United States. You can call +1 202-773-8688 or use the contact page.
How do I file a complaint or appeal?
The complaints and appeals page sets out the steps, the information to include, and how each case is reviewed.
Talk to our Admissions team
Ask about program availability, admission requirements, and written fee quotations.