Advanced Leadership Studies
    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 29,718 / term
    Next IntakeAugust 1, 2023

    Advanced Leadership Studies

    About

    Administered jointly by the Department of Government and Department of Justice, Law and Criminology (School of Public Affairs), the Advanced Leadership Studies (Undergraduate Certificate) program nurtures a select number of talented students in the skills and knowledge required to be effective leaders in their professional careers.

    Disciplines

    School of Public Affairs

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • Completed application, including essay and CV/Resume
    • Application fee of U.S. $75
      • No fee waivers are available. First-year students applying for the AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship and/or referred directly by EducationUSA or other non-government organizations may be eligible to receive an application fee waiver on a case-by-case basis. All other applicants should submit the U.S. $75 application fee. 
    • Academic records for grades 9-12 with official transcripts and certified English translations (if applicable), for each secondary institution attended. Students who study in 3-year secondary school systems only need to provide transcripts for those three years.
    • One academic letter of recommendation from a teacher is required; one letter from the school counselor/principal/headmaster is also strongly recommended.
    • Demonstrated English proficiency
    • Interruption of Studies Statement if you have already graduated from secondary school at the time of application.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 60
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 85

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 75

    How to Apply

    Apply online using the Common Application. Your file will not be reviewed until all of the materials have been received by the Office of Admissions:

    Advanced Leadership Studies

    American University Washington DC

    American University Washington DC

    United States of America

    United States of America, Washington