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The American University of Paris (AUP) offers a unique American-style liberal arts education in the heart of Paris, France, renowned for its interdisciplinary approach and global perspective. It is particularly strong in programs like International Business, Global Communications, International and Comparative Politics, and Art History. As an institution inherently designed for a global student body, all courses are taught in English, attracting students from over 100 nationalities. AUP provides comprehensive support for international students through dedicated academic advising, career services, and student life programs tailored to a diverse population. Its distinctive characteristic is the seamless integration of an American educational framework with the profound cultural immersion of living and studying in one of the world's most iconic cities.
Background
The American University of Paris (AUP) is a private university in Paris, France. Founded in 1962, the university is one of the oldest American institutions of higher education in Europe, and the first to be established in France. The university campus consists of seven buildings, centrally located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, on the Left Bank near the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, and the Seine. The university's language of instruction is English, although students must prove a level of proficiency in French prior to graduation. The university has over 1,200 students, representing over 100 nationalities, with an average student-to-faculty ratio of ten to one. The university's faculty members represent 30 nationalities, with 71% holding doctoral degrees and close to 70% speaking three or more languages.
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