Part-time Studies

The American University of Paris offers the possibility of attending classes as a part-time student without pursuing a degree in over 100 undergraduate courses on a space-available basis. You can choose to either take a class for academic credit or audit a class not for academic credit. You will not be able to change between the two options after registration. 

For academic credit

You may register for up to 11 credits per semester. If you register for more credits, you’re considered a degree-seeking student. Like all other AUP students taking courses for credit, you’re expected to attend class regularly, complete all assigned reading and written work, and take examinations. Grades will be reflected on University issued transcripts. Tuition for  2023-2024 is €1,078 per credit. For example, a 4-credit course would cost €4,312.

Not for academic credit

You may audit classes if you are not looking to earn academic credit. Auditors may also register for up to 11 credits per semester. Auditors may complete course assignments and take exams, but correcting their work is left to the discretion of the individual professor. The auditor rate for 2023-2024 is €539 per credit. For example, a 4-credit course would cost €2,156.

How to apply for part-time studies

All students applying for part-time studies must have successfully completed secondary education and have fulfilled any prerequisites for the courses they choose at AUP. To apply, please submit the following documents:

• Online application form. Please complete an online part-time application on the AUP application portal.
• Personal statements
• Transcripts. In your application, you’ll be prompted to provide unofficial transcripts from the academic institution most recently attended.
• Extracurricular activities and work experience
• Two letters of recommendation
• English-language test. Non-native English speakers who wish to take courses for credit must submit one of the following standardized English tests (results no more than two years old): TOEFL iBT (minimum 88), IELTS Academic Option (minimum 6.5), TOEIC Listening & Reading (minimum 810) or the Cambridge English Exam (minimum B2 First, grade B or 176).

Personal statements

We ask that you include a personal statement as part of your application; you can upload your essay as part of your online application.

Extracurricular activities & work experience

Using the AUP Application Portal you may submit your list of activities and work experience in .pdf format.

Two letters of recommendation

Online forms for your recommenders (teachers or professors) are provided in the AUP Application Portal.

Application deadlines

We review completed applications in two rounds during the year. You’re welcome to apply at any time, but admissions decisions will only be given after the first round.

Fall Admission

Spring Admission

What to do once you’re admitted

When you receive your admission decision, you will be given instructions to confirm your attendance and select your courses. Part-time course registration will take place after pre-registration closes for other cohorts, per the academic calendar.

Non-EU Students who plan to enter France in order to study at AUP under a part-time status, are required to:

• meet with their local French Consulate in order to let them know about their status and their plans once in France;
• send their AUP Admission Counselor written feedback by email in order to clearly explain what they have been told by the French Consulate Visa Dept.

We regret to inform part-time applicants that we cannot assist with visa formalities.

Should you need to cancel, withdraw or change your status after you have registered and made payment, please review our cancellation deadlines and contact the Registrar’s Office in writing.

Please note that part-time students are not eligible for AUP financial aid.

Get in touch

We look forward to receiving your application. Please don’t hesitate to request additional information about our part-time studies program.