Know THE A.U.
at a glance.
Discover the academic identity, learning model, pathways, student experience, and institutional character of The American University of Higher Education.
THE A.U.
ONLINE
FLEXIBLE
SELF-PACED
ACADEMIC PATHWAYS
STUDENT SUPPORT
WASHINGTON, D.C.
A university built around the way learners move forward.
The American University of Higher Education is an institution focused on accessible, flexible, online higher education and the development of learners through purposeful academic study.
THE A.U. brings together academic pathways, flexible learning, student support, and a commitment to lifelong learning within an educational environment designed for today’s learners.
From certificates through doctoral study, students can explore academic pathways that support different stages of educational and personal development.
The facts that define the experience.
Online
Study through an online learning environment designed to provide access and flexibility.
Self-Paced
Approach your studies with a learning model designed to provide greater flexibility in how you manage your academic journey.
Multiple Levels
Academic pathways include certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral study.
Washington, D.C.
The university maintains its institutional identity in Washington, D.C., at 1717 K St NW.
One institution. Multiple levels of academic opportunity.
Certificate
Focused academic study for learners seeking knowledge and development in a specific area.
Associate
An academic pathway supporting foundational higher education study and continued development.
Bachelor’s
Broader undergraduate study designed to develop knowledge, critical thinking, and academic capability.
Graduate & Doctoral
Advanced academic pathways for continued study, intellectual development, and specialization.
Flexibility without losing sight of academic purpose.
Traditional education does not fit every learner’s circumstances. Work, family, location, previous education, and personal responsibilities can all influence how someone approaches higher education.
THE A.U.’s online and self-paced approach is designed to give learners greater flexibility while keeping the purpose of education at the center.
The goal is not simply to make learning more convenient. It is to create an educational pathway that learners can approach with greater control, responsibility, and purpose.
Designed around ambition, responsibility, and lifelong learning.
Accessible
Higher education should create opportunities for learners who need an alternative to traditional classroom structures.
Flexible
A flexible learning model can help students pursue education while managing the demands of modern life.
Purposeful
Academic study should connect knowledge and development with the learner’s goals and ambitions.
Supportive
Students need clear information, guidance, and support as they navigate their educational experience.
Responsible
Flexibility works best when learners take an active role in their studies, academic progress, and responsibilities.
Lifelong
Education can continue to shape how people think, contribute, adapt, and grow long after one academic milestone.
Education is more than the courses you take.
Academic Development
Develop knowledge, critical thinking, communication, and the ability to engage meaningfully with academic subjects.
Student Support
Access information and support designed to help learners navigate their academic journey.
Personal Growth
Use education as an opportunity to strengthen confidence, responsibility, perspective, and lifelong learning habits.
A modern learning model still needs strong academic foundations.
Flexibility does not replace academic standards. It makes clear academic purpose even more important.
THE A.U. places emphasis on purposeful curriculum, meaningful learning, assessment, academic integrity, student responsibility, and continuous improvement.
These principles help create an educational experience where flexibility and academic quality can work together.
LEARN WITH PURPOSE
Online. Flexible. Self-paced.
Supported by academic standards, institutional responsibility, meaningful learning, and a commitment to continuous development.
Education should help you become more capable of what comes next.
The purpose of higher education extends beyond completing a program. It is about developing knowledge, strengthening the ability to think critically, communicating effectively, building confidence, and continuing to learn.
That purpose is at the heart of THE A.U.’s approach to online, flexible, and self-paced higher education.
“Your education is not simply where you arrive. It is what you develop, what you understand, and what you become ready to do next.”
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About THE A.U.
Learn about the university’s mission, purpose, values, and educational philosophy.
Academics
Explore academic schools, disciplines, pathways, and the university’s approach to learning.
A university with a Washington, D.C. identity.
The American University of Higher Education maintains its institutional identity in Washington, D.C., while providing an online approach to higher education for learners seeking flexibility.
The American University of Higher Education
1717 K St NW
Washington, DC 20006
United States
+1 202-773-8688
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Explore The American University of Higher Education and discover an academic environment built around online, flexible, self-paced learning and lifelong development.
