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Founded in 1962, The American University of Paris (AUP) is the oldest American institution of higher learning in Europe.ÌýOur missionÌýis to educate global citizens ready to take on the challenges of the twenty-first century.ÌýWe invite you to explore our website for detailed information about all aspects of the University.

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FOUNDER

• Lloyd DeLamaterÌýfounded the University in 1962 in the 7th arrondissement of Paris

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• ¹ú²úÈý¼¶Æ¬is an urban institution. Its campus is composed of ten buildingsÌýcentrally located in the seventh arrondissement of Paris, on the Left Bank, near the Eiffel Tower and the Seine.

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LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION

• English is the primary language of instruction. Select courses as well as language courses are taught in French and other languages.

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FACULTY

• 94 full-time professors
• 77 part-time professors
• 89% of full-time faculty members hold a terminal degree
• 56% of faculty are women
• ¹ú²úÈý¼¶Æ¬faculty members represent 30 nationalities
• 74% speak three or more languages

Statistics as of Fall 2024

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STUDENTS

• ~10 students per full-time faculty member
• Average class size – 16 undergraduate and 10 graduate
• 1,280 students — 1,145 undergraduate and 135Ìýgraduate*
• Students currently represent 105 nationalities and speak 53 distinct languages and dialects
• 69% of students speak two or more languages

Statistics as of Fall 2024

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CURRICULUM

• Undergraduate majors
• Undergraduate minors
• Graduate programs

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ACCREDITATION

• The American University of Paris isÌýfully-accredited in the United StatesÌýby the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.