American University in Washington

American University is a leader in global education among universities in Washington, DC. AU enrolls a diverse student body from across the United States and nearly 140 countries.

American University in Washington, DC (AU), also known as "American University", is an important institution located in the political center of the United States. It is only 4 miles from the White House and 10 minutes from the New China Embassy. The university is very active in political activities, so its majors related to politics, international relations, and law are very strong. Specifically, its business school is the first business school in Washington, DC, and its law school's trial and international law are both among the top ten programs in the United States.

The establishment of American University is inseparable from the support of many American presidents. Initially, it was based on the initiative of the first president of the United States, Washington, to establish a national university in the capital. In 1893, President Harrison signed a motion to establish the school, and in 1902, President Roosevelt gave a speech at the groundbreaking ceremony of the McKinley Building, named after former President McKinley. The university was finally officially opened on May 15, 1914, with then-President Dr. Woodrow Wilson delivering a speech at the opening ceremony.