AUP Awards Honorary Degrees to Three Interdisciplinary Thinkers
AUP celebrates artist Julien Creuzet, writer Édouard Louis, and scholar Marina Warner, visionaries who challenge boundaries, provoke our reflection and imagination, and bring light to complex histories and human experiences.
The Association will serve as the central organization for all University alumni since its founding in 1962. With a network of more than 23,000 alumni in 145 countries, it represents a truly global community.
AUP Students Shine at Model United Nations Competition
Some of the world’s most prestigious universities flocked to the 2025 UAB Model United Nations Competition, from which AUP students emerged with the weekend’s top accolades.
AUP launches Europe’s only interdisciplinary MFA in Creative Writing, blending global perspectives, cross-genre exploration, and the vibrant literary heritage of Paris.
AUP launches vibrant, confident individuals with the curiosity to explore, passion to engage, and capability to lead. Because we believe the world needs more independent thinkers, AUP gives you the freedom and opportunity to pursue your passions with creativity and purpose. Students and faculty bring their diverse cultural backgrounds, languages and perspectives into the classroom, fostering an environment rich in global insight. Embark on a personal, transformative learning journey that pushes you beyond your comfort zone to expand your horizons and develop the skills needed to pursue an exciting international career.
At AUP, the practice of traditional liberal arts is anything but traditional. Professors act as both mentors and collaborators, pushing you to question ideas and reflect on varied topics. Coming from renowned universities all over the world, faculty members work to expose you to multiple disciplines, professions and institutions as you pursue your unique educational experience. Our small community means greater faculty-student interaction and classes that are personal, intensive, and engaging in a manner that promotes our culture and a belief in the power of progress.
We measure the success of our mission by the impact our graduates have on the world. Many alumni take on leadership roles in international organizations. An exposure to multidisciplinary and multicultural perspectives coupled with a deep-dive into a particular field of expertise means graduates are able to apply their classroom learning successfully in a variety of careers. What you can achieve at AUP is just a preview of what you can achieve after graduation.
