| The American University in Vietnam | |
| Other Name: | AUV |
| Established: | 2011 |
| Founder: | Dr. Binh Tran |
| Superintendent: | President |
| Provost: | John Behzad, Ph.D.[1] |
| Address: | 299 Tran Dai Nghia Street, Hoa Quy Ward, Ngu Hanh Son District |
| Country: | Vietnam |
| Campus: | Suburban and Urban |
| Colors: | Dark blue, light green |
The American University in Vietnam (AUV) is a private, higher-educational institution based in Da Nang City, Vietnam, offering American quality college education.
The American University in Vietnam (AUV) is a four-year degree granting university providing liberal arts education for direct placement in graduate programs (MA, MS, MBA) in American universities.
Students can complete their undergraduate studies in Vietnam or overseas through 2+2 programs for undergraduate degrees and 2+3, 2+4, 4+1 or 4+2 for masters' degrees at select partner universities in the US (listed below). Course credits are generally transferable to US universities through our institutional partnerships or through individual submissions to admissions offices.[2]
AUV offers undergraduate degrees in business administration, entrepreneurship, international business, communication & media, global studies, etc. In addition, AUV has a program called University English for students needing to improve their English skills to study in a college or university where English is the medium of instruction.
AUV's curriculum is entirely based on the American model of higher education. Before choosing to major in a specialized area of interest, students must complete a rigorous general studies program. They must demonstrate proficiency in communication and basic academic skills before strengthening their critical thinking and analytical abilities through a comprehensive study of social sciences, arts and humanities, mathematics and natural sciences, technology and global communication. AUV attracts faculty with graduate degrees from the United States. All instruction is in English.
AUV University is partnered with the following universities for academic guidance and credit transfer programs:[3]