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.
My advice to students would be to maximize your time with all the services...
My favorite memories of AUP have to do with all the people I met there:...
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.
Participants are provided with a light-up baton to carry throughout, ...
Paris is an excellent place to study architecture — from Ancient Roman to...
Paris is a vibrant city for not only Western art but also Asian, African...
For Lucia Sendagorta the choice of Capstone project was an opportunity to...
Examine the evolution, history, and development of Western art history, from antiquity to the 20th century.
Dig beneath the rich layers of history or explore concepts in photography...
Acquire a thorough grounding in classical antiquity and its reception, through courses that investigate Ancient Greece and Rome, philosophy and religion, and more.
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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...
The amount of emphasis my professors placed on student–teacher contact was...
It’s important to have a sense of how one’s readers will experience things.
Being in Paris opened opportunities to explore beyond the books.
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.
You have the opportunity to write and share your work under the guidance...
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...
It was only when I started applying to jobs that I saw how many doors were...
I wanted to attend an American university, but I also wanted to stay close...
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.
AUP has been the perfect way to finish my undergraduate studies.
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.
Gain an understanding of the scientific fundamentals that you will need, whether you decide on a career in science, engineering, business, or computer science.
Understand how economic policy can help tackle the environmental challenges we face today.
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 got exactly what I wanted out of the school: an international experience.
This course helps students understand how economic theory unpins...
I have always tried to blend disciplines in my own research, and I...
Broadly speaking, my research revolves around the history of political...
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...
I can honestly say that I found every aspect of my studies and my daily...
Gain an understanding of entrepreneurial management activities such as analysis of market opportunities, fund-raising or business model canvas and how they are applied to start-ups, NGOs, non-profits, family businesses or other types of organizations.
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 conducted this research project with student Shannon...
Professor 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.
Our students are a great reflection of fashion’s interconnected history.
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.
Creative Production Club meets once a week to channel students’ creative...
Exploring Paris on foot shows just how closely our understanding of our...
Use the camera lens to decipher the city’s history.
Learn your way around HD cameras, microphones and the editing program...
Examine film from all over the world through the perspectives of history, analysis, theories, and criticism.
I learned a lot about myself through learning about other people.
I wanted to study art history in a city that was overflowing with world-...
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...
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.
My time spent at AUP changed my perspective on what was possible in life.
Through my relationships with professors and academic advisors I was able...
Professor Mougel uses Paris to develop diverse courses that open students...
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!
AUP helped me gain confidence and the practical knowledge I needed to...
This major will expose you to both theory and practice, with a strong grounding in the historical roots of communications in all its forms.
Students are immersed in prewar and wartime Jewish life in Poland and...
The club organizes regular volunteering opportunities for students in...
ASM has launched Peacock Radio in partnership with World Radio Paris – the...
Gain an intensive introduction to media globalization, communication theory and research methods, and media and communication studies.
I now see a classroom on every corner.
You will have a profound knowledge of historical trends across cultures in a variety of geographical or thematic areas.
My relationship with the team remains strong.
History, Law and Society students provided legal guidance to people...
Michelle Kuo joined the American University of Paris in 2015 and teaches...
Study the origins of Western civilization while exploring related topics within world history and the ways in which the contemporary world has been created.
Professor Sawyer's work includes over sixty articles and reviews, in...
Examine how law, in its many forms, has contributed to shaping society throughout history and today.
“I have found myself applying the theory I encountered in class in real-...
Take in a detailed introduction to computer programming, computer games design, social robotics, and so much more.
Analyze the relationship between government, institutions, and economic development
The Major in International & Comparative Politics explores the complex relationships between the national and international, the local and global, and the corporate and civil.
Learn about the functional areas of business and emphasize discipline-based knowledge, understanding of business disciplines, concepts and techniques.
AUP formed in me the strong desire to make a difference in my community.
Being at AUP and in Paris allowed me to explore different aspects of life...
My advice to anyone just graduating is to find something you love, 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.
Students get to interact with highly committed human rights and...
I love how AUP galvanizes us to participate in co-curricular activities.
Expand your understanding of international law and its related themes and subjects.
Spanish-speaking students volunteered their time to support human rights...
Fatima took part in the Athens Democracy Forum, organized by the Democracy...
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 Peacock Plume was selected by UNESCO to step in as the official source...
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.
“Students identify a retail space that has been affected by the Covid-19...
Marketing is fundamentally about understanding people.
While all the courses that I took at AUP were engaging, I was most...
The art and science of marketing provide a fascinating entry into the building of local and global enterprises.
I love living in Paris: it inspires me toward greater creativity and...
AUP is such a wonderful environment for cross-cultural exchange.
Engage in key functional areas of marketing management such as market research, consumer behavior and marketing strategy.
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’ve made some of my closest friends here.
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.
AUP offered serious academic programs and an international student body.
Receive an extensive introduction to the history of Western philosophy, as well as its most significant theories, questions, criticisms.
I saw that I could choose my own courses and create a made-to-measure...
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.
I immediately liked AUP because of its diverse student body.
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.
Professor Jens Brockmeier’s research is concerned with the cultural fabric...
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.
I embarked upon a Russian Studies degree, with an International Relations...
Looking back, I feel lucky to have spent these crucial years at AUP and in...
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.
I was the first student to graduate from AUP with a degree in Film and...
Enrich your visual imagination and your appreciation of artistic culture through classes that examine the history and origins of Western art.
