BA

Interdisciplinary Studies: Communication, Legal Institutions, Economics, and Government (CLEG)

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    57,952USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug, May, Sep

Program overview

What American University says about their program:

Offered by the Department of Government, School of Public Affairs, the Interdisciplinary Studies: Communication, Legal Institutions, Economics, and Government (CLEG) (BA) is designed for students who want a breadth of background necessary to participate effectively in decision making for public affairs and the practical training necessary to deal with social problems as public issues.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Applicants to bachelor’s degree programs must have obtained a secondary school diploma. This diploma must be eligible to access further academic studies in the country where it has been obtained

Graduate academic requirements

  • An undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university.

English requirements

Undergraduate

  • TOEFL iBT

    85 (no band less than 20)

  • IELTS

    6.5 (no band less than 6.0)

  • Duolingo

    120 (no band less than 110)

  • PTE

    60

  • CAE

    176 (no band less than 169)

Graduate

  • TOEFL iBT

    100

  • IELTS

    7.0

  • Duolingo

    120

  • PTE

    68

English proficiency waiver

Undergraduate

  • Student comes from English native speaking country
  • SAT Reading Test sub-score of 30 or higher (taken after 3/1/2016)
  • ACT English score of 25 or higher
  • Four years of study (grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 or equivalent) in U.S. regionally-accredited or IB, CXC or UK curricula (inside or outside the U.S.), where English is the only medium of instruction AND no ESL courses have been taken
  • Four years of study (grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 or equivalent) in selected English-speaking countries or in the educational systems of these countries (regardless of location) where English is the only medium of instruction AND no ESL courses have been taken.

Graduate

  • Student comes from English native speaking country
  • Earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from a US-accredited university in or outside the US.
  • Earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university outside the US (by a non-US accrediting body) where English is the only language of instruction. The university is located in a country where English is the only or one of the official languages of that country according to CIA World Factbook.

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Application form
  • Academic requirements
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Although only one letter of recommendation from a teacher is required with your application, we strongly encourage you to submit a second letter of recommendation from your school’s university counselor, principal, or headmaster
  • Interruption of Studies Statement if you have already graduated from secondary school at the time of application.
  • Bank letter showing funds for first year of study and living expenses

Graduate

  • Application form
  • Academic requirements
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume or CV
  • GRE
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Portfolio or Writing Sample
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Fees and funding

Funding

Undergraduate

Emerging Global Leader Scholarship The AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship promotes educational access and opportunity while enhancing international diversity. Bringing together the best of AU - academic excellence, leadership development, and global engagement - the AU Emerging Global Leader achieves, inspires, and serves with vision.

  • Amount

    Covers all billable AU expenses (full tuition, room, and board) for one international student who will need a non-immigrant visa (preferably an F-1 or J-1 student visa) to study in the United States. The scholarship does not cover non-billable expenses such as mandatory health insurance, books, airline tickets, taxes, and miscellaneous expenses

  • Requirements

    International students who have overcome various obstacles and challenges as well as those from diverse and underrepresented global and socioeconomic backgrounds. A minimum 3.8 GPA equivalent out of 4.0 GPA (or in the top 10% of graduating class) for 9th-12th grades. A demonstrated commitment to leadership, volunteerism, community service, and to advancing the needs of people in their home country.

Graduate

Merit Awards

  • Amount

    These awards offer waivers ranging from twelve credits to full tuition each year

  • Requirements

    Talented international master's and doctoral students may qualify for Graduate Merit Awards through their departments

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    USD$55,724 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    USD$34,596 per year

  • MBA Program

    USD$46,128 per year

  • Master of Law (LLM)

    USD$36,704 per year

  • Pathway programs

    USD$22,302 per program

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