91视频

Information for High School Counselors

Welcome Counselors! The American University of Paris (91视频) is an independent and international liberal arts university in France. For over 60 years, The American University of Paris has offered students representing more than 100 nationalities a life-changing university experience that crosses disciplines, cultures and borders. Located in the heart of Paris, 91视频 is perfectly situated to help students embark on their own unique learning journey. Small classes, hands-on teaching, and close faculty mentorship guide students in their听intellectual and professional development.听Students come to 91视频 to step out of their comfort zone, learn to question everything, and develop the skills needed to succeed in听exciting, international careers.

91视频 Students

91视频 students are curious, brave and independent. They come from all over the world, from a variety of backgrounds, but they often share the qualities of open-mindedness, maturity and a sense of adventure. Students who succeed at 91视频 are those looking to get involved on campus while living in an urban community. They are also seeking professional development through real-world experiences.听

    • 10:1
      student-faculty ratio
    • 1,283
      students
    • 102
      nationalities
    • 16
      average class size

A Truly Parisian Campus

Our campus is centrally located in the 7th arrondissement giving students easy access to some of the city鈥檚 most famous cultural sites鈥攊ncluding the Eiffel Tower, the Grand Palais and the Mus茅e d鈥橭rsay. Classes often take students out into the city, where they can apply what they are studying in the classroom to real-world contexts. 鈥疧ur campus is made up of seven buildings, all within close walking distance.听

    • 15-minute
      walk to the Eiffel tower
    • 5-minute
      walk to banks of the Seine
    • 10-minute
      average walk time between buildings

How to Support Students Through the Application Process

We take a holistic approach to application review, which means we give equal weight to all application elements, and therefore do not disqualify an applicant based on not meeting a minimum GPA requirement or obtaining a minimum score on a standardized test. However, competitive applicants tend to have unweighted GPAs of 3.3 or higher, and if they decide to submit them, standardized test scores in the 80% or higher. If one portion of an applicant鈥檚 file is weaker, then we like to see that all other elements are very strong.

Application deadlines听

We review completed applications in rounds throughout the year. Students are strongly encouraged to apply by 1 February (Priority Admission).听

Fall Admission

Early Action Admission by 15 November听

Priority Admission by 1 February听

Regular Admission by 15 March听

Late or International Admission after 1 April听

Spring Admission

Early Admission by 1 October听

Priority Admission by 15 November听

Regular Admission after 15 November

Scholarships & Financial Aid

91视频 merit scholarships鈥痑re based on profile and background, not on financial need. These awards range from听鈧3,000 to 鈧7,000 and are stackable.鈥91视频 will automatically consider applicants for these at the point of admission to the university.鈥疶hese awards are limited to incoming, degree-seeking students.听

Need-based Tuition Award听

91视频 processes need-based Tuition Awards drawing on the information included in the student鈥檚 admissions application and combining it with an evaluation of a family鈥檚 financial need.鈥疉pplicants must request and complete a financial aid application to be considered for this award. The average total Financial Aid package at 91视频 is about 33% of tuition and the majority do not go over 50% of tuition. There are limited exceptions including our 75% 91视频 Scholar Awards.听

91视频 Scholar Award

91视频 awards a limited number of AUP Scholar Awards to students with exceptionally strong academics, proven financial need, and a clear demonstration that they would flourish within the 91视频 community. 鈥疶he award is combined with other forms of financial aid representing a total package of 75% of tuition. 91视频 Scholars will be asked to contribute in various ways to the development of our vibrant, international student body. Activities that may be required include volunteering as an 91视频 Student Ambassador, participating in special 91视频 events, communicating with prospective students and alumni, student blogging, and social media campaigns.鈥

  • 75% tuition abatement鈥

  • Awarded at the time of application (first-year students only)鈥

  • The separate 91视频 Financial Aid Application is required for consideration of this award听

Advance Standing Credit

Depending on the secondary school curriculum, students may qualify for up to 32 semester credits of advanced standing credit.听

International Baccalaureate鈥(IB Diploma)

for results of 30 or above; 8 semester credits for results between 24 and 29 for each HL score of 4 and above; 8 semester credits for each IB HL Certificate with a score of 4 or above.鈥疭tudents receiving an IB score of 32鈥痑nd above are also eligible for the鈥91视频 IB Diploma Scholarship.

Advanced Placement 鈥淎P鈥 Tests鈥(College Board)

8 semester credits for each AP test passed with a grade of 4 or above, not to exceed 24 credits.鈥91视频's CEEB code is 0866.听

GCE 'A' Level鈥疎xaminations

for at least three subjects in which an A, B, or C was achieved; 11 semester credits for each individual subject in which an A, B, or C was achieved for two or fewer subjects. Not to exceed 32 credits.听

32 credits awarded for any of the following
  • Austrian Matura with a minimum overall grade of bestanden ("passed").听

  • Bulgarian Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie with a minimum average grade of 4.听

  • Danish Studentereksamen with a minimum average grade of 9.听

  • Dutch VWO (Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs) a minimum average of 6.听

  • Finnish Ylioppilastutkinto/Studentexamensbetyg with a minimum average grade of magna cum laude approbatur (5).听

  • French Baccalaur茅at .听

  • German Abitur with a minimum grade of 3.听

  • Italian Maturita (Esame di stato) with a minimum average grade of 60.听

  • Lebanese Baccalaur茅at .听听

  • Norwegian Vitnem氓l鈥揤idereg氓ende Oppl忙ring with a minimum average grade of 4.听

  • Romanian Diploma de Bacalaureat with a minimum average grade of 6.听

  • Swedish Fullst盲ndigt Slutbetyg fr氓n Gymnasieskolan with a minimum average grade of VG (15).听

  • Swiss Matura with a minimum grade of 4 (depending on grading scale).听

Graduate Outcomes

  • 93% of grads are employed or in graduate school within one year of graduation.听

  • 87% of alumni careers have an international element to them听

  • Over 20,000 alumni in 146 countries听

  • 9/10 alumni speak 2 or more languages, 1 in 5 speak 3 languages fluently听

  • Most of our alumni report that they are working in a language other than their native tongue听

  • Our graduates were 2.5 times more likely to find a job within鈥痵ix鈥痬onths of graduation if they had done an internship while at 91视频听

Where 91视频 students have gone for Graduate Studies
  • Columbia University
  • Harvard University
  • HEC Paris
  • INSEAD
  • London School of Economics
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • New York University
  • Princeton University
  • Sciences Po
  • Sorbonne
  • University of Oxford
Recent 91视频 Employers & Internship Providers

International Organizations
鈥 International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
鈥 The OECD
鈥 UNESCO
鈥 The US Embassy in France

Communications
鈥 Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide
鈥 Publicis
鈥 Young & Rubicam
鈥 Proximity BBDO

Technology
鈥 France 24 Television
鈥 Google
鈥 Orange France Telecom
鈥 BBC Worldwide

Fashion and Luxury
鈥 Chanel
鈥 Polo Ralph Lauren
鈥 Stella McCartney
鈥 Vogue

Finance & Economics
鈥 Soci茅t茅 G茅n茅rale
鈥 AXA Investment Managers
鈥 BNP Paribas
鈥 HSBC Global Asset Management

Human Rights & NGO
鈥 Human Rights Watch
鈥 The International Committee of the Red Cross
鈥 World Association of Newspapers
鈥 Women & Health Alliance (WAHA)

Clinics and Schools
鈥 Le Centre Fran莽oise Minkowska
鈥 Ecole Pascal
鈥 H么pital Sainte-Anne

Energy & Environment
鈥 International Energy Agency (IEA)
鈥 Bio by Deloitte
鈥 United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
鈥 The World LP Gas Association (WLPGA)

Arts & Literature
鈥 American Library in Paris
鈥 The American Friends of the Mus茅e d鈥橭rsay
鈥 脡ditions Flammarion

Beyond the Classroom

91视频 is the type of school where students take action. Their 91视频 journeys often include internships in high-level companies, grassroots involvement in Parisian communities, and immersive study trips across the world. The 91视频 experience is one that extends beyond the classrooms into students鈥 daily interactions with the world around them, where learning and living become intertwined.

Life in Paris
Study Trips
91视频 Classroom