American University — Kogod School of Business · Washington, DC, United States

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from 6.5
IELTS — Foundation / Pre-Master's
134
programmes available
from $18,720
cost / year
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Programmes

134 programmes across 11 fields

Bachelor's, master's and preparatory programmes for those with IELTS below 7 or who need a bridging year.

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Admission requirements

Documents and scores

  • School certificate / diploma
    GPA ≈3.0–3.5 / 4.0 guideline
  • IELTS
    from 6.5
  • Motivation letter
    1 page
  • References
    1–2 from teachers / employer
  • Proof of funds
    ~$18,720 held for 28+ days

IELTS below 6.5? That's not a blocker.

Via Foundation (1 year) you can enrol with IELTS from 6.5, via Pre-Master's — from 5.5–6.0. After the pathway — a guaranteed progression to a bachelor's or master's.

* The GPA threshold is to be confirmed — this university does not publish an exact value. Your manager will clarify it individually.

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Where to live and study

Housing & campuses (click for details)

Where to live — real prices

Anderson Hall (On-Campus Graduate)

Graduate and upperclassman residence hall on the AU main campus — single and double rooms, close to Kogod School of Business.

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McDowell Hall (On-Campus)

Traditional-style undergraduate residence hall on the AU 90-acre Spring Valley campus, walking distance to all academic buildings.

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Off-Campus Apartments (Tenleytown / Friendship Heights)

Private apartments in the Tenleytown and Friendship Heights neighbourhoods adjacent to American University — Metro-accessible, popular with graduate students.

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AU Graduate Homestay

Homestay with a local Washington, DC family arranged through the AU Office of International Student and Scholar Services — includes room and partial board.

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Campuses — where lectures take place

Washington, DC
Main Campus — Spring Valley / Tenleytown

The 90-acre main campus of American University, home to Kogod School of Business. Located in a leafy residential neighbourhood with direct Metro access (Red Lin…

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Washington, DC — adjacent
Tenley Campus (Washington College of Law)

Adjacent campus hosting the Washington College of Law, also home to continuing education and dual-degree programmes. Accessible via a short shuttle from the mai…

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Washington Campus

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About the university

American University — Kogod School of Business

The Kogod School of Business at American University is a leading AACSB-accredited business school located in Washington, DC. Established as part of American University — which was founded by an Act of Congress in 1892 — Kogod offers undergraduate BS degrees, MBA, and specialized master's programmes that leverage the school's unique position in the US capital. Students gain unparalleled access to federal agencies, international organisations, think tanks, and Fortune 500 companies headquartered in the DC area.

Kogod's academic portfolio spans Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics & AI, Marketing, Sustainability Management, and International Relations and Business. Multiple programmes carry STEM designation — including the MBA, MS in Business Analytics & AI, MS in Accounting, and MS in Sustainability Management — enabling international graduates to apply for a 24-month OPT STEM extension and broaden their US work experience after graduation.

The school emphasises hands-on learning through real-client projects, a 19:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and small cohort sizes of 15–20 students per programme. A signature Global Consulting Project takes MBA and MS students abroad for immersive international business experiences. Kogod also integrates sustainability and DEI principles across its core curriculum, reflecting American University's status as the first US university to achieve carbon-neutral certification (2018).

Rankings and facts

  • Founded 1892 by Act of Congress — AACSB-accredited business school
  • Located in Washington, DC — capital of the world's largest economy
  • MBA & multiple MS programmes carry STEM designation (24-month OPT extension for internationals)
  • First US university to achieve carbon-neutral certification (2018)
  • Ranked 91st nationally (U.S. News 2025); 4th for study abroad
  • Top-3 feeder school to the US Department of State
  • Small cohorts of 15–20 students; 19:1 student-to-faculty ratio
  • Full-time MBA: 45 credits, approx. 21 months; tuition $93,600 total
Good to know

Visa, insurance, documents

Студенческая виза

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Тип Tier 4/Student. Готовим CAS-номер от университета, помогаем с заявлением и собеседованием. Срок оформления — 3-4 недели.

Медицинская страховка

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NHS-плата (IHS) включена в стоимость визы. Дополнительная страховка — по желанию.

Перевод документов

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Переводим аттестат/диплом, апостилируем при необходимости. Работаем с проверенными бюро в Алматы и Астане.

Финансовое подтверждение

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Выписка со счёта на 28+ дней. Сумма зависит от города (~£1334/мес для Лондона, ~£1023/мес для остальных).

Timeline

When to apply to American University — Kogod School of Business

⏱ Time left until the nearest application deadline: — days. The application takes 3–5 weeks — start today.

Application deadlines

  • 15 April 2027 1 progs.
  • 1 June 2027 13 progs.
  • 1 December 2027 14 progs.

Dates are collected from official sources and aggregators and may change — confirm during a consultation.

August – October

Common App opens. Sitting SAT/TOEFL/IELTS.

November – January

Early Decision/Action by 1 November; Regular Decision by 1–15 January.

March – April

Decisions. Financial aid / scholarships.

May – August

I-20, F-1 visa, accommodation, flight.

Location

American University — Kogod School of Business on the map

Washington, DC, United States

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