Founded in 1893 and located at the top of Embassy Row in the nation`s capital, American University (AU) in Washington, D.C., is home to a prestigious faculty, guest speakers, and visiting world leaders who are influential practitioners and thought leaders. Students learn from award-winning scholars and researchers, policy makers, authors, artists, filmmakers, lawyers, scientists, and journalists. Balancing theory and practice, they take full advantage of the capital city, a remarkable laboratory for learning. Faculty and students are deeply connected through research partnerships and networking with top organizations in government, business, and the nonprofit worlds. AUs smart, passionate, focused, and engaged students and faculty focus their knowledge to create meaningful change. With historic academic strengths in international service and public affairs, AU has an unmatched sense of social responsibility and a commitment to cultural and intellectual diversity, and is defined by its global perspective, practical idealism, and dedication to public service. AU offers five nationally recognized schools for undergraduate and graduate study: the School of Public Affairs, the School of International Service, Kogod School of Business, the School of Communication, the College of Arts and Sciences. AU also offers 5 law degrees through its distinguished Washington College of Law, as well as specialized programming in the School of Professional and Extended Studies.
