The American University of Paris | Admissions | Criteria and Application Steps

Admissions is a highly selective process based upon a thorough review of a detailed application package that you are asked to submit.

The American University of Paris evaluates applicants based on the breadth of their program of study, their academic record, the results of national examinations, and the evaluation of teachers and counselors. The applicant’s written statement of purpose, as well as evidence of his or her maturity, also weigh heavily. Admission interviews, either in person or by telephone, are strongly encouraged.

The Admissions Committee welcomes any other supporting material that reflects the applicant’s special qualities and achievements. In the American system, all facets of an applicant’s personality are taken into consideration, in combination with his or her academic accomplishments.

Candidates for admission should have attended or be attending a high school recognized or accredited by their state, regional, or national educational certifying agency.

Applicants are evaluated upon the basis of their academic performance. The most important sources of information about your academic achievements include the academic transcripts of all secondary and/or university level coursework, as well as applicable test scores such as SAT, ACT, and national exams.

All candidates whose mother tongue is not English must also provide the results of one of the following options:

1. Computerized TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

2. Paper-based TOEFL including the Test of Written English (TWE)

3. TOEIC (Test of English of International Communication)

4. IELTS - Academic Option (International English Language Testing System)

Learn more about language proficiency requirements at AUP

Download an application form

Request an application form to be sent by mail

a completed application form

the application essay

the $65/€50 application fee

TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS results if English is not their primary language

Additional requirements depending on your status

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two letters of recommendation

official and certified transcripts/school report for the last three years of school

French educational system candidates should submit the Baccalauréat diploma and relevé de notes; the livret scolaire or bulletins from Seconde, Première, and Terminale.

British educational system candidates should submit school reports from the last two years and a minimum of three "A" level results.

Other educational system candidates should submit the last three years of grades and examination results obtained, i.e., German Abitur, International Baccalaureate, Italian Maturità, etc.

SAT or ACT scores (recommended for all applicants; required of applicants living in the U.S.A.). The AUP codes are SAT 0866/ACT 5295.

a faculty recommendation

a Dean's recommendation, if in the US education system

or a second faculty recommendation if not in the US education system

official transcripts for any college or university work undertaken. (Please note that you will be required to supply official course descriptions once you are accepted.) If you have completed fewer than 45 semester hours, please also submit a secondary school transcript and SAT or ACT testing, if available.

course catalog from each previous university attended. If a course catalog is not available, please send course descriptions, number of contact hours, and grade policy.

official transcripts for all college or university work undertaken. If you have completed fewer than 45 semester hours, please submit a secondary school transcript and results of SAT or ACT testing, if available.

a Dean's recommendation

All documents must be officially certified and must be submitted in either French or English.

To receive the fullest consideration and avoid delays in assembling your academic credentials, please be sure to complete your application well in advance of the priority deadlines below, especially because visa procedures take several months in some countries. Incomplete information will cause delays in the processing of your application.

Candidates living in USA, Canada, Mexico, Central & South America (except Brazil), and the Caribbean, should submit their application to the US Address.

All other candidates (including Brazil), should submit their application to the International Admissions Office.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

International applicants: If you live outside the European Community, you must allow for enough time to acquire a student visa and that process can take place only after you have received a letter of acceptance.

If you indicate on the Application for Admission that you wish to apply for financial aid, the Student Finance Center will send you a Financial Aid application, which covers all AUP financial assistance programs: scholarships, student loans, or grants.

Do not wait for notification of admission to apply for financial assistance.

The American University of Paris has a rolling admissions policy. Once your file is complete, we will normally send a decision letter in about four to five weeks. You will then receive an acceptance packet with all the information you will need to prepare for AUP.

If you are offered full-time admission to The American University of Paris, you will be requested to:

confirm in writing your intention to attend AUP according to the deadlines below;

submit at that time a €350 non-refundable deposit which will be credited to your tuition.

Accepted Freshmen students are required to send to the Admissions Office a transcript indicating final grades and graduation date to complete their admissions file.

Transfer students must also have a final college transcript forwarded.

The American University of Paris complies with the Statement of Students’ Rights and Responsibilities in the College Admission Process of the National Association of College Admissions Counselors (NACAC). Decisions on admission are made without regard to the race, color, sex, religion, or national origin of the candidate.