Why Choose THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION?
THE A.U. provides flexible higher education pathways designed for learners seeking academic development, professional growth and lifelong learning in a changing world.
Higher Education Built Around the Learner
From academic programs and professional education to schools, colleges and institutes, THE A.U. brings together a broad educational community with flexible pathways for different stages of learning.
A University Designed for Today’s Learner
Education increasingly needs to fit alongside professional responsibilities, personal commitments and changing career goals. THE A.U. is structured to support learners who value access, flexibility and meaningful academic development.
Our academic structure connects programs with schools, colleges and institutes, creating pathways that can support foundational learning, degree-level study, continuing education and professional development.
What Defines the University
Flexible Learning
Educational pathways designed to accommodate learners with different schedules, responsibilities and goals.
Broad Academic Community
Schools, colleges and institutes representing education, health, business, sciences, humanities, public service and professional fields.
Professional Development
Opportunities to build knowledge and skills for professional advancement, career development and lifelong learning.
Accessible Higher Education
A learning environment intended to make higher education more adaptable to the realities of modern learners.
Learning With Purpose
THE A.U. is committed to creating educational opportunities that encourage learners to develop knowledge, practical capabilities and a deeper understanding of their chosen fields.
Our approach recognizes that higher education can serve different purposes: preparing for a profession, advancing an existing career, developing academic knowledge, pursuing personal interests or continuing education throughout life.
Programs & Pathways
Explore certificates and degree pathways across a growing academic structure.
Schools & Colleges
Discover the academic schools and college that organize learning across diverse fields.
Institutes
Explore institutes supporting specialized academic and professional areas.
Education That Continues Beyond a Single Credential
Higher education is not limited to one moment in a person’s life. Learning can continue as careers change, professional responsibilities grow and new fields of knowledge emerge.
THE A.U. embraces lifelong educational development by bringing together academic study, continuing education and professional learning within one university community.
For Learners at Different Stages
THE A.U. can serve learners with different educational backgrounds and objectives, including individuals beginning higher education, professionals seeking additional knowledge and learners pursuing continuing education.
New Learners
Build an academic foundation and begin a structured higher education journey.
Working Professionals
Develop knowledge and capabilities alongside professional and personal responsibilities.
Career Changers
Explore new areas of study and develop knowledge connected with future professional goals.
Lifelong Learners
Continue learning through academic, professional and personal development opportunities.
A University With a Washington, D.C. Identity
THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION carries a Washington, D.C. identity while supporting learners through flexible educational pathways.
Washington, D.C. provides a distinctive setting associated with government, international affairs, public service, business, education and professional activity.
Choose the Path That Fits Your Goals
Your journey can begin by exploring the university, discovering an academic area and reviewing available programs. From there, prospective learners can learn about admissions, tuition and registration before taking the next step.
Explore What THE A.U. Can Offer You
Discover our academic programs, explore the university’s schools and institutes, and learn how to take your next step toward higher education.
THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION — Washington, D.C.
