Making the choice to pursue a graduate degree abroad can open the door for new international career opportunities. The American University of Paris offers specialized graduate programs designed to develop the theoretical and practical skill set needed to thrive in global careers. All programs include a range of hands-on experiences, from study trips to intensive modules, giving students the opportunity to learn directly from professionals currently working in their field of study.
AUP student participating in the Ecole de Guerre Practicum>
AUP students visiting an advertising agency in London as part of a branding study trip>
AUP students in International Affairs class with Professor Susan Perry>
AUP students studying in the Amex Café>
AUP student meeting with faculty advisor, Professor Waddick Doyle>
AUP students meeting on the Quais de Seine near campus>
For more than 60 years, The American University of Paris (AUP) has empowered students from all over the world to forge their own path. Founded in 1962, AUP is an independent, accredited international university located in the center of Paris, France. Through the choice of master’s programs, AUP’s global liberal arts education offers students the flexibility to pursue their own personal learning journey. AUP students are vibrant, confident individuals with the curiosity to explore, the passion to engage, and the capability to lead.
Paris is a home to hundreds of cutting-edge international companies and NGOs – such as Ubisoft, L’Oréal, Renault, Airbus, BNP Paris, UNESCO and the OECD. Leverage the proximity of these world-leading organizations with internships while taking advantage of the classes, study trips, field experts and unique, first-hand experiences that combine to give you unparalleled opportunity for personal and career growth.
Our seven campus buildings are located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, in the heart of the city between Invalides and the Eiffel Tower. Because our classroom buildings are integrated into the cityscape, rather than on a traditional closed-off campus, students are immersed in Parisian life from day one.
Supplement your rigorous coursework and professional, intensive modules with internships, case studies and fieldwork for thesis research. Take a practicum studying branding in Iceland, sustainable development in India or international law at The Hague. Prepare for your future career and learn how to lead in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
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