Graduate Admissions
If you’re reading this page, you already know that earning a master’s degree is an excellent investment in your personal and professional development. Master’s candidates at AUP are leaders. They’re able to work in diverse groups and think critically about important issues, crafting sustainable responses to the challenges facing the world today.
Graduate students are an important part of the intellectual community at AUP. They come because of our unique interdisciplinary graduate programs , our excellent faculty, and the opportunity to build professional networks in Paris. They bring with them great entrepreneurial ambition. Many hope to establish—and, in some cases, have already established—careers that transcend cultural, geographic, and disciplinary boundaries. But they also bring with them a diversity of experience that adds to the truly global nature of AUP.
If it’s your ambition to make or enhance your place in the worlds of culture, commerce, academia, or civil service, AUP is an unparalleled next step.
Application procedures
AUP accepts applications year round for both fall and spring admission. Because places in our programs fill quickly and visas can take some time to secure, however, it’s best to apply as soon as possible. Admission requirements and procedures vary slightly by program, so make sure to verify the admissions requirements and deadlines for your program. When you’re ready, find out how to apply.
Financial aid and scholarships
An AUP education is an important investment in your future, and we work hard to make it an affordable one. Our tuition and costs are competitive with those of small, selective universities in the United States, and we offer need- and merit-based grants as well as research assistantships that make a graduate degree at AUP more affordable. Some opportunities vary by program, so please visit individual program pages for complete information.
Visit us
If it’s possible for you to visit AUP before or after you apply, we would love to welcome you. We offer campus tours and information sessions on Mondays and Fridays throughout the academic year.
If you aren't able to visit Paris in person, join us from home through our Online Open House.
Get in touch with your program
Our graduate admissions office comprises dedicated counselors with international backgrounds like yours. They work directly with you on your application and are available to answer any questions that you may have about our University.
Our graduate program directors are also available to discuss any academic questions and goals directly with you. If you have not previously been in touch with us and want to find out more about AUP, please send us a request for information and the admissions counselor for your area will get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you
