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    Program facts

    American University
    Washington DC, USA
    • Program type
      Master's
    • Duration
      2 years
    • Annual tuition fee
      34,596 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    • Language taught in
      English
    • Start date
      January, September

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    Program Overview

    What American University says about their program:
    "Students who specialize in this field see journalism through an international lens. They want to report from international locations, from US locations about international topics, or for internationally-based media organizations such as the BBC, Al-Jazeera, and others. With its base in Washington, DC, our program is ideally situated to help you integrate international aspects into your journalism. You'll take courses that show how the media interact with foreign policy, how you can conduct investigative reporting on global topics, and how international viewpoints can be included in your reporting. International organizations such as the Organization of American States and the World Health Organization have key bases of operation here, as do embassies and consulates from nearly every country in the world. Our students have gone on to pursue ground-breaking journalistic projects in Europe and other international locations."

    Admissions requirements

    We will guide you through the application procedure; please see the details below.

    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

    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

    Visa requirements for American University

    Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

    USA student visa requirements