American University, located in Washington, D.C., is one of the universities offering a wide range of graduate programmes for international students. The university provides programme options across business, communication, international relations, law, data science, and other academic fields. The university also offers the Graduate Gateway Program designed for students preparing for graduate-level study. This programme is intended for students who meet graduate admission requirements but may require additional academic English support before starting their studies. The programme helps students adapt more comfortably to graduate-level academic environments.

The Graduate Gateway Program lasts 10 weeks and runs from June 1 to August 6, 2026. Tuition fees are $10,000, and on-campus housing options are available for students.

Minimum English language scores:

• TOEFL — 85

• IELTS — 6.5

• Duolingo — 110

During the programme, students develop:

• academic English

• academic writing

• critical thinking

• research skills

• communication skills

Students who successfully complete the programme may progress to graduate programmes at American University.

The university also offers additional study options for international students:

• Direct Graduate Admission

• Graduate Gateway Program

• Intensive English Program

The Graduate Gateway Program works with the following schools:

• College of Arts & Sciences

• Kogod School of Business

• School of International Service

• School of Communication

• School of Education

• School of Public Affairs

• Washington College of Law

American University continues accepting applications for a variety of graduate programmes for the Fall 2026 intake.

Programmes available through the College of Arts & Sciences include:

• Art History

• Arts Management

• Audio Technology

• Biology

• Computer Science

• Data Science

• Economics

• Environmental Science

• Psychology

• Statistics

• Sociology

• Public Health

• MA TESOL

• Ethics, Peace & Human Rights

• Health Promotion Management

• History

• Literature, Culture & Technology

• Philosophy

• Public Anthropology

• Public History

• Sociology Research and Practice

The Kogod School of Business offers:

• MBA

• Accounting

• Business Analytics & AI

• Finance

• Marketing

• Marketing Analytics

• Sustainability Management

• International Relations and Business

Programmes offered through the School of International Service include:

• International Development

• International Service

• Global Governance, Politics and Security

• International Peace and Conflict Resolution

• Development Management

• Global Environmental Policy

• Intercultural and International Communication

• International Affairs Policy and Analysis

• Natural Resources and Sustainable Development

The School of Communication offers:

• Journalism & Public Affairs

• Film & Media Production

• Strategic Communication

• Political Communication

• Game Design

• Media, Technology & Democracy

• Games & Interactive Media

The university also offers various graduate programmes through the School of Education, School of Public Administration, and Washington College of Law in areas related to education policy, public administration, law, and criminology.

Many programmes offer priority deadlines and rolling admission opportunities. Final application deadlines for some programmes continue through March and May 2026. American University continues providing international students with research opportunities, graduate-level academic support, and an international student environment.

At StudyNet Group, we continue supporting students with graduate programme selection, application guidance, and international education opportunities.

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