Higher education with a
global perspective.
The American University of Higher Education welcomes learners whose educational goals extend beyond borders. Through an online, flexible, and self-paced academic model, THE A.U. provides an opportunity to pursue higher education while remaining connected to the responsibilities and circumstances of life at home and around the world.
WASHINGTON, D.C.
ONLINE
FLEXIBLE
SELF-PACED
GLOBAL LEARNERS
Your location does not have to define your academic ambition.
Students around the world have different professional responsibilities, family commitments, educational backgrounds, and personal circumstances. A traditional campus schedule is not always the right fit for every learner.
THE A.U.’s online learning model is designed to provide greater flexibility for students who want to pursue academic goals while managing life beyond the classroom. The result is an approach to higher education that can be considered by learners from a wide range of locations and circumstances.
Designed for learners who need education to work differently.
For international and foreign students, an online academic pathway can offer an alternative to relocating for every stage of an educational journey. THE A.U. focuses on accessibility, flexibility, and self-directed learning as central parts of its academic approach.
Online
Study through an online learning model that allows learners to pursue academic goals without depending on a traditional daily campus schedule.
Flexible
Build education around the realities of professional, personal, and family responsibilities while continuing to make progress toward meaningful academic goals.
Self-Paced
Take greater responsibility for organizing your learning and academic progress according to your individual circumstances and goals.
Accessible
Explore an approach to higher education intended to reduce unnecessary barriers created by geography, conventional schedules, and other circumstances.
An American higher-education identity with a learning model that reaches beyond borders.
THE A.U. is based in Washington, D.C., while its online academic approach is designed for learners who may live and work in different parts of the world. This combination gives the university a distinctly American institutional identity while supporting a broader approach to access and learning.
Find an academic pathway that fits your goals.
International learners may have different reasons for pursuing higher education. Some may want to deepen knowledge in an existing field, others may be beginning a new academic direction, while others may be continuing a longer-term educational journey.
THE A.U. provides multiple levels of academic study so learners can explore programs according to their educational objectives and desired level of development.
Certificate Programs
Focused study for learners seeking concentrated academic development in a specific subject or professional area.
Degree Programs
Explore undergraduate and graduate pathways designed for learners seeking progressively deeper academic study.
Continuing Education
Continue developing knowledge and academic confidence through a learning philosophy that recognizes education as a lifelong process.
Learn with purpose. Progress with intention.
Online education requires commitment, organization, and personal responsibility. THE A.U.’s learning philosophy places the learner at the center of the academic journey and encourages continued progress toward meaningful educational objectives.
Independent Learning
Develop the discipline and responsibility needed to organize your studies and remain engaged with your academic objectives.
Academic Growth
Use your studies to expand knowledge, strengthen critical thinking, and develop a deeper understanding of your chosen field.
Long-Term Progress
View education as an ongoing journey in which each academic achievement can contribute to continued personal and professional development.
Start with the information that matters to you.
Choosing an American higher-education institution from outside the United States is an important decision. Before beginning an application, prospective students should understand the program they are considering, the academic expectations, the applicable admissions requirements, and the practical implications of studying online.
Students should also review any requirements that may apply to their own country, professional circumstances, or intended use of an academic credential. THE A.U. encourages prospective learners to make informed decisions based on their individual circumstances.
Choose Your Program
Begin by identifying the academic field and level of study that best match your educational objectives.
Review Requirements
Carefully review the applicable admissions and program information before moving forward.
Consider Your Circumstances
Consider your location, responsibilities, professional goals, and ability to commit to online study.
Make an Informed Decision
Select an educational pathway based on your own goals and the requirements relevant to your circumstances.
A clear path from interest to enrollment.
Beginning an online academic journey does not have to feel complicated. Start by understanding your options, identify the program that fits your direction, review the relevant requirements, and prepare for the next stage of your education.
Explore
Review academic fields, programs, and levels of study to identify possibilities that match your interests.
Choose
Select an academic pathway based on your goals, educational objectives, and personal circumstances.
Prepare
Review the relevant information and requirements so you can approach the application process with greater clarity.
Begin
Move forward with your academic journey and begin building toward your longer-term educational goals.
Your educational decision should be informed by your own circumstances.
International and foreign students should consider the academic, professional, and practical requirements that apply to their individual situation. Requirements can vary depending on the student’s country, intended purpose of study, professional field, and how an academic credential may be used.
If you have questions about a particular program or your individual circumstances, review the relevant university information and contact THE A.U. before making your decision.
Your academic ambition can travel with you.
Explore the programs available through THE A.U., consider the pathway that fits your goals, and take the next step toward a flexible online higher-education experience.
WASHINGTON, D.C. • ONLINE • FLEXIBLE • SELF-PACED
