The American University of Paris is excited to launch the new MSc in Human Rights and Data Science – recruiting now for Fall 2021 – which joins existing graduate programs in global communications, management, diplomacy and international law, and international affairs.
Sophie Kurkdjian is an assistant professor in the Department of Communication. Her recent book, Géopolitique de la Mode, published in French, explores the geopolitics of fashion from the late 19th century to the present day.
Peter Hägel is an assistant professor at AUP and the program coordinator for the philosophy, politics and economics major. We caught up to discuss his recent book publication, Billionaires in World Politics (Oxford University Press, 2020).
The Center for Critical Democracy Studies (CCDS) hosted the inaugural lecture in its year-long upcoming event series, Demos21. Throughout 2021, lectures, workshops, roundtables and readings have been scheduled. Demos21 aims to explore how we may build political and social solidarity within and beyond the nation in order to confront today’s essential challenges – be it climate change, racial injustice or radical inequality.
The Spring semester has started remotely in January and transitioned to in-person teaching in February. Find all the latest information on our information hub.
You will learn to break out of your comfort zone, step beyond the bounds of general knowledge and discover your passions. Students and faculty bring their diverse cultural backgrounds, languages and perspectives into the classroom. You’ll learn to be a cultural translator with the capacity to analyze, adapt and thrive in any environment. All you need to be a global explorer is the courage to live and learn in an international environment.
Our 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. AUP’s small community means greater faculty-student interaction, and professors are excited to welcome you to campus, to hear your ideas and to help you decide on your future path.
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.
