Establish a foundation in the roots of Western art, history, and civilization, as well as the ways in which creative imagination and cultural production are linked to these historical processes.
Gain an understanding of the mathematical fundamentals that you will need, whether you decide on a career in science, engineering, business, or computer science.
I’ve always found that AUP’s faculty and staff are extremely attentive to...
Art History classes offer you in-depth and intimate access to the many movements and masterpieces that have indelibly marked Western art.
Use the camera lens to decipher the city’s history.
Dig beneath the rich layers of history or explore concepts in photography...
Study the exciting history of Paris’s development through its architecture...
I appreciated how I was being encouraged to try out classes in multiple...
Examine the evolution, history, and development of Western art history, from antiquity to the 20th century.
Acquire a thorough grounding in classical antiquity and its reception, through courses that investigate Ancient Greece and Rome, philosophy and religion, and more.
As you explore the ins and outs of literature, from antiquity to present, you will navigate its historical and geographical contexts, analyze examples of literary production...
Not only did AUP’s small class sizes and encouraging academic environment...
AUP has been the perfect way to finish my undergraduate studies.
You have the opportunity to write and share poetry, fiction, and creative...
I stumbled upon The Poetry Pot, a Beirut-based poetry collective that...
Expand your knowledge of literature, from antiquity to the present, as well as your understanding of literary production and recent movements in literary and critical theory.
Greene is the author of five collections of poems, a memoir, three...
Professor Roy studied English, French, and Indian literature at the...
Investigate the ways in which politics, political systems, political philosophy, media, communications, and activism intersect on a worldwide scale.
Learn how to apply computational and quantitative methodologies to diverse subject areas, while understanding the theoretical underpinnings of computing and software development.
When I came to AUP, I was curious to learn new things...
AUP helped fuel my interest in mental health and cognitive science, and...
As a double major in International Finance and Computer Science, I’ve...
Computer Science has always been my passion and when I found out about AUP...
Gain the theoretical and practical tools you will need to understand and work in computer programming, database applications, architecture and operating systems, and language and more.
We invite you to join an international community of authors, publishers, artists, translators, and critics, as you bring your writing into dialogue with other forms of art and media.
Strengthen your creative awareness and practical skills within the writing genres of your choice, including screenwriting, fiction, literary translation, and creative nonfiction.
Enhance your understanding of history and criticism, as well as your own critical thinking and writing abilities, through courses in philosophy, postcolonial literature, and more.
Develop the solid foundation that you will need in macroeconomics and microeconomics, no matter how you choose to apply economics to your future educational and professional pursuits.
I’ve always appreciated the balance AUP strikes between academic rigor and...
This generalist business degree is geared towards those who want to start their own business, work in a small business or a family business, or understand the best...
Features a complex international business simulation that integrates that...
I would never have had access to this simultaneously international and...
Delve into the multiple areas of study that influence how we create laws and regulations concerning contemporary environmental issues.
Students attended a global climate gathering to discuss tangible solutions...
Professor Elena Berg has conducted the first research project with her...
Prof. Berg is a broadly trained evolutionary biologist interested in...
Gain focused training in subject areas crucial to environmental science that range from global advocacy and applied statistics to economic development and more.
Our curriculum includes courses in oceanography, climate change, natural disasters, animal behavior, and seminars on current environmental issues.
Learn about the world of fashion through the lens of communications.
This major will provide a strong background in the history, aesthetics, and theory of film, while also introducing you to the practical arts of writing, directing, and producing.
Over the course of the semester, you will learn your way around HD cameras...
Despite knowing that I wanted to study Film, I felt overwhelmed by the...
At the end of my four years, I was the first student to graduate with a...
Examine film from all over the world through the perspectives of history, analysis, theories, and criticism.
I had initially been drawn to AUP because I wanted to study Art History...
We believe that creation is a discipline that can be learned only through practice, with mastery implying fluidity of expression and understanding of the world in relation to the self.
Professor Vanel specializes in mid-twentieth century art and has worked on...
Les Jeunes ont la parole (JOP) offers Art History students and others at...
Gain an extensive introduction to art forms as varied as drawing, painting, and sculpture, while also exploring the materials and techniques of the masters of the past.
Improve your French grammar and conversation skills while exploring topics like French culture, French cinema, politics in France, and French acting.
Through my relationships with professors and academic advisors I was able...
Prof. Mougel uses Paris – an environment particular to AUP – to develop...
Investigate contemporary feminist theory and psychology and gender, while also studying intersecting areas of study, including cinema, politics, human rights, and media.
I wanted to major in Psychology until I fell deeply in love with Art...
Drawing from a variety of fields, you will develop an informed understanding of the concepts, theories, issues, and debates that surround gender & sexuality.
When I found AUP, my world got a whole lot bigger!
These experiences helped me gain confidence and the practical knowledge I...
This major will expose you to both theory and practice, with a strong grounding in the historical roots of communications in all its forms.
Marketing is fundamentally about understanding people.
I can confidently say that AUP set the foundation and gave me the...
Being here pushed me to observe subjects and events from an increasingly...
Gain an intensive introduction to media globalization, communication theory and research methods, and media and communication studies.
AUP is such a wonderful environment for cross-cultural exchange, that I...
Nibbling on a piece of rich, milky, nutty cheese might have more cultural...
You will have a profound knowledge of historical trends across cultures in a variety of geographical or thematic areas.
History, Law and Society students provided legal guidance to people...
Michelle Kuo joined the American University of Paris in 2015 and teaches...
Prof Sawyer's work includes over sixty articles and reviews, in six...
This study trip focuses on the sites of social memory, with particular...
Study the origins of Western civilization while exploring related topics within world history and the ways in which the contemporary world has been created.
Examine how law, in its many forms, has contributed to shaping society throughout history and today.
I’ll never forget how beautiful it was to see our small class come...
Take in a detailed introduction to computer programming, computer games design, social robotics, and so much more.
The Major in International & Comparative Politics explores the complex relationships between the national and international, the local and global, and the corporate and civil.
While all the courses that I took at AUP were engaging, I was most...
Learn about the functional areas of business and emphasize discipline-based knowledge, understanding of business disciplines, concepts and techniques.
A liberal arts university in the center of Paris, with a diverse student...
I love how international AUP students are: I’m constantly learning from...
I am a long-time Francophile, and at the age of 40 I began studying the...
Students get to interact with highly committed Human Rights and...
Receive a lively and in-depth introduction to crucial business subjects, including financial accounting and marketing in a global environment.
This Major provides you with the tools and techniques you’ll need to develop a system of analysis that will allow you to better understand current economic issues.
This major will prepare you to fully understand today’s economic and financial environment, while enabling you to evaluate alternative investment opportunities and manage stellar portfolios.
One of my favorite classroom moments took place in “Situating the Middle...
Expand your understanding of international law and its related themes and subjects.
I embarked upon a Russian Studies degree, with an International Relations...
When I reflect on my time here at AUP, I think about how much I owe my...
The Journalism Major provides you with digitally-oriented, hands-on training, and a solid, intellectual grounding in theories and issues related to journalism, media, and communications.
The American University of Paris’ Peacock Plume student media group was...
Gain detailed training in the crucial aspects of journalism, including video production, broadcast news writing, and how media and war often intersect.
I was lucky enough to take my FirstBridge class with the legendary Julie...
With your basic understanding of the Latin language, dig deeper into the themes and subject areas revolving around it.
Gain a thorough grounding in the history of linguistics, as well as how linguistics applies to areas that include media semiotics and social policy.
The Management Major will equip you with the fundamental skills and knowledge that you’ll need to succeed within the management of global organizations, both for-profit and non-profit.
Meet the Fitz-G, a company that develops consumer products which address...
Learn how to analyze business situations and design information systems solutions, while also developing your general business background and a sound understanding of computing.
I must say that it never got old to walk into any AUP classroom and...
The art and science of marketing provide a fascinating entry into the building of local and global enterprises.
I love living in Paris: not only does it inspire me towards greater...
Explore the ways in which both areas of study intersect through courses in computer programming, calculus, human computer interaction, operating systems, and more.
Expand your knowledge of the Medieval era with classes that investigate Medieval art and architecture, English literature before 1800, philosophy and religion, and more.
The study of the Middle East has become a lens through which one can begin to understand the world at large.
I don’t think I could have found such amazing professors and such a unique...
While staying in the heart of downtown Cairo, you will visit many of the...
Students of urban form and Place Branding will discover Islamic...
Investigate early Islamic history, while exploring subject areas like the Arabic language, the history of the Middle East, and media and society in the Arab world.
I’d always wanted to study History, and after taking Arabic with Professor...
Discover the city of Paris through its architecture, its fiction, its cinema, its literature, and so much more.
This major allow you to develop your own philosophical interests within a broad range of topic-oriented courses across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences.
A unique chance to participate in an international teaching–led research...
Receive an extensive introduction to the history of Western philosophy, as well as its most significant theories, questions, criticisms.
I was born and raised in Moscow, Russia but always dreamt of exploring...
You will establish a solid academic foundation, with introductions to the main concepts within philosophy, politics, and economics, as you enhance your ability to think broadly and critically.
Study the foundations of modern political theory, while exploring subjects that include political philosophy and comparative politics.
This Major will prepare you to work or pursue further study in a variety of fields where knowledge of human motivation, critical thinking skills, and sensitivity are valued.
Research the theories, concepts, questions, and scientific inquiries that inform and influence contemporary psychology.
The ideal major, if you’ve ever envisioned an environmentally-oriented career, where competence requires quantitative understanding.
Motivated students who wish to define their own interdisciplinary course of study may make a proposal for a Self-Designed Major.
Delve into the myriad subjects and theories that are crucial to anthropology, including politics, media, and urban culture.
Develop a comprehensive knowledge base in how to apply statistics to various other disciplines and mathematical situations.
Develop a thorough introduction into the theatre arts, including the basics of screenwriting, creative writing, and the beginnings of European literature.
Enrich your visual imagination and your appreciation of artistic culture through classes that examine the history and origins of Western art.
