About
Details at a Glance
School Type
Public
Application Fee
$50
Average Out-of-State Tuition
$22,000
Financial Aid Available
Yes
Degrees Offered
Our Program
Located in the heart of Paris near the Luxembourg gardens, the American Graduate School in Paris offers American higher education programs to students from around the world.
AGS is a small elite school that combines all of the qualities of a top rate educational institution with an intimate, multicultural learning environment.
AGS was founded in 1994 by three professors and diplomats. The school specializes in International Relations and Diplomacy, as well as other related areas such as International Environmental Politics, Conflict Resolution, Area Studies (Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia), and NGO management.
The programs take advantage of the ideal location of the school in central Paris, which provides opportunities for guest talks, site visits, attendance at international conferences, as well as internship opportunities in some of the international organizations headquartered in the city. AGS is proud of its dedicated and accomplished faculty who are drawn from the large international community of scholars and diplomats in Paris.
Admissions
Application Fee
$50
Requirements
- TOEFL
- IELTS
- Certified Academic Transcripts
- Personal Statement
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Resume
- For non-native speakers of English : TOEFL or IELTS score (waived for students who have previously graduated from an Anglophone university)
- Analytical Writing Sample
Application Deadline
Two intakes per year: Fall (Sep-Dec) - Application Deadline is June 15; Spring (Feb-June) - Application deadline is November 15. Applications accepted on a rolling basis, and after deadline as space permits.
What Our Students Say
Earning a US-accredited degree in Paris gave me the best of both worlds: an excellent education and the kind of exposure to the world of diplomacy only available in a city like Paris. The faculty are distinguished, yet accessible and always ready to help. The small class sizes lead to engaging discussions. I was also able to meet students from many different cultures and backgrounds, giving me a truly international experience.
Tim Francis, M.A. in International Relations and Diplomacy ‘13The strengths of AGS lie in the diverse range of electives it offers, its internship opportunities, its brilliant professors, and its excellent student-to-professor ratio. Paris and Europe add their own advantage to the school, giving students a deep immersion in history, politics and culture.
Saskshi Mishra, M.A. in International Relations and Diplomacy ‘16
Earning a US-accredited degree in Paris gave me the best of both worlds: an excellent education and the kind of exposure to the world of diplomacy only available in a city like Paris. The faculty are distinguished, yet accessible and always ready to help. The small class sizes lead to engaging discussions. I was also able to meet students from many different cultures and backgrounds, giving me a truly international experience.
The strengths of AGS lie in the diverse range of electives it offers, its internship opportunities, its brilliant professors, and its excellent student-to-professor ratio. Paris and Europe add their own advantage to the school, giving students a deep immersion in history, politics and culture.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Average Out-of-State Tuition
$22,000
Additional Information
- Financial Aid Available
- Application Fee Waivers Available
- Participating institution in the U.S. Title IV Federal Loan program , VA benefits & Americorps eligible school
- Program Tuition is charged in Euros: €38,238 total for the two-year M.A. program, and €45,000 in total for the Ph.D. program
Location & Contact
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