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A Quarter-Millennium of Franco-American Relations

This conference brought together scholars from both sides of the Atlantic to reflect on 250 years of Franco-American entanglement.

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AUP Celebrates Graduates and Awards Honorary Degrees

On May 22nd 2026, The American University of Paris celebrated the 195 undergraduate and 56 graduate students of the 2026 graduating class, and Awards Honorary Degrees to Ta-Nehisi Coates and Rachel Cusk.

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AUP Launches Podcast Featuring Environmental Insight from Faculty

The American University of Paris is proud to announce the launch, on Earth Day 2026, of "Green Frequency: Earth Radio," the result of a collaboration between Clark Marchese (’22) of Pine Forest Media and AUP faculty.

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László Krasznahorkai, friend of AUP’s Center for Writers and Translators, Awarded Nobel Prize for Literature

AUP professor Daniel Medin first met László Krasznahorkai in 2009, beginning a collaboration between the author and the Center for Writers and Translators. This year, Krasznahorkai became the 2025 Nobel Prize Laureate for Literature.

AUP Makes Université History:

A Flagship Building for a Global Community

The AUP campus is expanding, with a new, flagship building on the historical Rue de l'Université, and other modernized campus spaces.

AUP COMMUNITY

Students
1283
Students
110
Nationalities
56
Languages & Dialects
63%
Speak 2+ Languages

AUP launches vibrant, confident individuals with the curiosity to explore, passion to engage, and capability to lead. Because we believe the world needs more independent thinkers, AUP gives you the freedom and opportunity to pursue your passions with creativity and purpose. Students and faculty bring their diverse cultural backgrounds, languages and perspectives into the classroom, fostering an environment rich in global insight. Embark on a personal, transformative learning journey that pushes you beyond your comfort zone to expand your horizons and develop the skills needed to pursue an exciting international career.

Discover the unique academic experience at AUP, where your growth is our priority.

Faculty
171
Professors
51
Women
77
Speak 3+ Languages
28
Nationalities

At AUP, the practice of traditional liberal arts is anything but traditional. Professors act as both mentors and collaborators, pushing you to question ideas and reflect on varied topics. Coming from renowned universities all over the world, faculty members work to expose you to multiple disciplines, professions and institutions as you pursue your unique educational experience. Our small community means greater faculty-student interaction and classes that are personal, intensive, and engaging in a manner that promotes our culture and a belief in the power of progress.

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Alumni
23000
Alumni
in 146
Countries
9/10
speak 2+ languages
93%
job within 1 year

We measure the success of our mission by the impact our graduates have on the world. Many alumni take on leadership roles in international organizations. An exposure to multidisciplinary and multicultural perspectives coupled with a deep-dive into a particular field of expertise means graduates are able to apply their classroom learning successfully in a variety of careers. What you can achieve at AUP is just a preview of what you can achieve after graduation.  

Find out more about AUP alumni success

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An Urban Campus in the Heart of Paris

Paris has always been the place where individuals come to shine bright. Make your mark!