Higher Education Designed for the Way You Learn
THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION provides flexible learning pathways for students and professionals seeking higher education that can fit into modern life.
Learning Without the Traditional Constraints
Online education can give learners greater flexibility in how they organize their studies while maintaining a purposeful academic journey.
Flexible Education for Today’s Learners
Modern learners often balance education with work, family, professional responsibilities and other commitments. Online learning provides an adaptable way to pursue educational goals without requiring a traditional campus-based schedule.
At THE A.U., online learning is part of a broader academic environment connecting programs, schools, colleges, institutes and continuing education opportunities.
Built Around Flexibility, Access and Progress
Flexible Access
Study through an online environment designed to provide greater flexibility for learners with different schedules.
Self-Paced Options
Where applicable, self-paced learning can give learners greater control over the timing and organization of their studies.
Academic Pathways
Explore educational pathways ranging from certificates and associate study to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs.
Lifelong Learning
Online education can support continuing education, professional development and learning at different stages of life.
Learn With Greater Control Over Your Schedule
For learners who need additional flexibility, self-paced education can make it easier to organize study around professional and personal responsibilities.
The goal is not simply to make education available online, but to create a learning experience that recognizes the different circumstances and needs of modern learners.
Online Learning for Different Goals
Working Professionals
Continue developing knowledge while balancing employment and professional responsibilities.
Career Development
Build knowledge and skills that support changing career interests and professional objectives.
International Learners
Explore higher education opportunities from different locations through online study.
Lifelong Learners
Continue academic and professional development beyond a single stage of education.
Online Education With an Academic Foundation
Technology is the means of delivery. The purpose remains education.
THE A.U. connects online learning with academic programs, schools, colleges and institutes. This creates an educational environment where flexibility is supported by an organized academic structure.
Find the Learning Path That Fits You
Start with your interests and goals, then explore programs, academic schools and specialized institutes to identify the pathway that best matches your educational objectives.
Academic Programs
Explore certificate and degree pathways across multiple academic areas.
Schools & Colleges
Discover the academic communities responsible for different fields of study.
Institutes
Explore specialized institutes supporting academic and professional development.
An Online University With a Washington, D.C. Identity
THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION carries a Washington, D.C. identity while providing flexible educational pathways for learners.
Our online approach connects that university identity with an educational model designed for students who value flexibility and accessibility.
Ready to Explore Online Higher Education?
Explore the academic programs available through THE A.U., review admissions information and learn about tuition and payment options before beginning your application journey.
Make Learning Fit Your Future
Discover a flexible approach to higher education and explore the academic pathway that matches your goals.
THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION — Washington, D.C.
