On-campus, online, and hybrid
Academic programs delivered in the format that fits your visa and your life.
American National UniversityInternational
International · Academic Programs
Study in the United States on an F-1 visa.
A university with a distinguished history of more than 130 years, welcoming students from over 100 countries. Our hybrid programs meet all SEVP requirements for F-1 students, with on-campus residencies each term.
Why international students choose American National University
Coming to America is a big change. Our staff provides social and cultural activities, answers questions, and helps you settle into the university and the area around it.
Transfer credits accepted
Up to 50% of a graduate program can come from credits you have already earned.
One-year practicum
Real-world working experience for a full year without affecting your OPT.
Part-time CPT
Up to 20 hours a week, available across your entire academic program — with no CPT fees.
STEM OPT extension
STEM graduates are eligible to apply for a two-year OPT extension.
Books included
Textbooks are part of your tuition and fees — nothing extra to buy each term.
No CPT feesNo health insurance requiredNo hidden feesBooks included in tuition
Your F-1 course load
Every term combines in-person residency courses with online study, satisfying the SEVP full-course-of-study requirement.
Undergraduate F-1
2In-person residency courses10 weeks each, every term
1Online course10 weeks, every term
2Residency weekendsThree days each, on campus in Salem, Louisville, or Nashville
Graduate F-1
1In-person residency course10 weeks, every term
1Online course10 weeks, every term
1Residency weekendThree days, on campus in Salem, Louisville, or Nashville
Term structure
Five terms a year so you can start without delay — each term is 10 weeks of classes followed by a one-week break. Residency locations for select programs are Salem, VA, Louisville, KY, or Nashville, TN.
Programs open to international students
15 graduate, bachelor's, and associate degree programs.
Master'sMaster of Business AdministrationHybrid · campus residencyProgram details →Master'sMaster of Science in CybersecurityHybrid · campus residencyProgram details →Master'sMaster of Science in Information TechnologyHybrid · campus residencyProgram details →Master'sMaster of Science in Software DevelopmentHybrid · campus residencyProgram details →Master'sMaster of Science in Computer Science & EngineeringHybrid · campus residencyProgram details →Bachelor'sBusiness Administration AccountingOnline onlyProgram details →Bachelor'sBusiness Administration ManagementHybrid · campus residencyProgram details →Bachelor'sCybersecurityHybrid · campus residencyProgram details →Bachelor'sMedical Health Services ManagementOnline onlyProgram details →Bachelor'sNetwork AdministrationOnline onlyProgram details →AssociateHealth Information ManagementOnline onlyProgram details →AssociateMedical AssistingOnline onlyProgram details →AssociateNetwork SupportOnline onlyProgram details →AssociateParalegalOnline onlyProgram details →AssociatePharmacy TechnicianOnline onlyProgram details →
University of Fairfax partnership
Continue into master's and doctorate programs in STEM fields through our partnership with University of Fairfax.
English language proficiency
Meet any one of these minimums. If you don't yet, you can be provisionally accepted and enrolled at our English Language Institute to build the foundation you need.
TestUndergraduateGraduate
TOEFL® — paper based500530
TOEFL® — internet based6171
IELTS — overall band score6.06.5
PEARSON Test of English Academic4458
No scores required if your transcript states "Medium of Instruction: English".
Students from countries where English is a native language (for example Nigeria) do not need scores.
If you don't meet a requirement yet, American National University's English Language Institute can help you pass the TOEFL® or IELTS®.
Start your new adventure in America.
Our international admissions team will walk you through the I-20, visa, and enrollment process. Call 833.388.1100.