Overview

Through the Self-Designed Major program is offered by The American University of Paris you may be a particularly motivated student who wishes to define your own interdisciplinary course of study at The American University of Paris in a form unavailable in the traditional disciplines.

Key facts:

If you have a clear vision of your objectives and are prepared to add the extra work, you may, under the supervision of two faculty members, submit a proposal for a Self-Designed Major. The proposal will be considered by the Curriculum Committee. Only a few proposals are accepted each year so you should also have a traditional major in mind as an alternative.

Programme Structure

Requirements for the Self-Designed Major

Formal guidelines

The Self-Designed Major consists of 11 courses.
Ten courses should be selected from at least 2 different disciplines (as defined by course code) and it should include at least three courses from each of those disciplines.
The major is completed by a 4-credit capstone in the senior year.

Procedures

Proposals are considered by the Self-Designed Major Committee (SDMC).
Students submitting Self-Designed Major proposals will be called to meet with the committee to discuss and explain the merits of the proposal.
The SDMC is responsible for judging the coherence, feasibility, and value of the proposal as a whole.
The SDMC recommends that the proposal be accepted, rejected, or accepted subject to specific modifications.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , National

More details

Late or International Regular Admission after 1 April (based on available spaces)

Language

English

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Paris, France

Disciplines

Design Visual Arts Liberal Arts View 5 other Bachelors in Liberal Arts in France

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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88

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application form
Personal statements
Extracurricular activities and work experience
Two letters of recommendation
Official transcripts
English language test

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

38080 EUR / year

≈ 38080 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

38080 EUR / year

≈ 38080 EUR / year

Living costs

Paris

France

1195 - 1778 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key facts:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Paris

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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