Rankings
How every major ranking places American University. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law, politics & governance | 38 | $38,934 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 15 | $38,934 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 7 | $38,934 | See → |
| Business & management | 6 | $38,934 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 6 | $38,934 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 6 | $38,934 | See → |
| Social sciences | 6 | $38,934 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 5 | $38,934 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 4 | $38,934 | See → |
| Psychology | 3 | $38,934 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 3 | $38,934 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 2 | $38,934 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 1 | $38,934 | See → |
Costs and entry
1 course mentions scholarships. 20 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at American University
The job market for American University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the US.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at American University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $38,934 a year. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: law, politics & governance courses are typically $38,934, law, politics & governance $38,934.
How is American University ranked?
American University is ranked #587 by QS (2026) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Development Studies (#51) and Social Policy & Administration (#51).
What IELTS score does American University need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (19 of the 24 that list it) ask for IELTS 7 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does American University offer?
92 postgraduate courses across 13 fields; the largest are law, politics & governance (38), humanities & languages (15) and arts, design & creative studies (7).
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Updated 21 September 2026. Courses and fees from American University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, QS subject rankings 2025.