I had the best four years of my life here and, seriously, you will too. I read the admissions policy and combined it with my own knowledge of the University so you know what you need to get into AAU.
Side note, I am now an official recruiter for AAU so feel free to reach out to me on IG and I am happy to help guide you through the application process, give some visa advice, figure out if AAU is the right university for you, or figure out what other university might be better for you! And if you do happen to apply, mention me on your application whether you learned about AAU from me or if I just gave helpful advice, I may receive a commission from the university based on how I helped you :)
Terminology:
Degree Seeking Student: A student who will study their full degree at AAU (this is what I did)
University: Anglo American University which consists of multiple schools of study
School: The school within the university which your program is apart of
Required Documents:
High School Diploma
High School Transcript (they can't really give a GPA requirement because this is an international university with students from all over the world coming from different academic systems so each student is assessed individually based on their academic preparedness)
English Language Exam Results (for non-native English speaking students)
CV/Resume
Personal Statement (they provide the prompts)
Passport or ID Copy
Passport Size Photo (you can take it yourself at home)
Process:
Gather Documents
Fill out the Online Application (AAU is also on the Common App)
Pay application fee of 2,000Kč ($92)
Prepare for the Interview
Wait for your Acceptance Letter! (comes within one week of the interview)
Deadline:
There is no deadline! AAU has rolling admissions so they are accepting applications at all times.
However, you want to give yourself enough time to get a visa if you need one. Give yourself about 4 months for gathering visa documents, submitting the application, and processing time.
AAU stops accepting applications from non-visa seeking applicants for the upcoming semester two weeks before the semester starts.
Students with visa requirements are requested to apply no later than 10 weeks before the start of the term.
CV:
Read my post about building a good CV here: CV Tips for Applying to Uni Abroad
AAU looks for students who show initiative, motivation, leadership, persistence, and service to others.
Personal Statement:
AAU provides the prompts for this here: Undergraduate Admissions
You should write about your academic, personal, and extracurricular achievements.
Interview:
Honestly, it is not as stressful as you might expect, but here’s what you should keep in mind going into the interview.
This is what they assess:
relevant experience
interest in the field
future goals
motivation to succeed
language skills
Personally, I recommend also keeping these questions in mind:
Why AAU? Why Prague?
Why do you want to study this degree program?
ie. Humanities, Journalism, International Relations, Business, Law, Visual Arts
Why will you be successful moving to and studying in a foreign country?
What international experience do you have?
ie. exchange programs, cultural experiences, educational travel opportunities
Will you take advantage of clubs and activities on campus during your time at AAU?
ie. If you will study journalism, will you join the school newspaper or radio?
Dual Accreditation:
When you are admitted, you are accepted for the US degree track. If you want to also receive the Czech degree you must complete a process called Nostrification.
Nostrification is the process of proving your secondary education (middle and high school) was equivalent to Czech secondary education.
This process is a bit tricky, but I was able to complete it fairly easily and the university will guide you through it.
Schools & Programs:
School of Business:
Extended Major
Marketing and Communications
People Management and Leadership
Accounting & Finance
Entrepreneurship
Business Economics
Management
Economics and Finance
International Business Law
Strategic Marketing
School of International Relations:
Extended Major
European Studies
Security Studies
Global Affairs
International Law
Human Rights
Political History of Central and Eastern Europe
School of Journalism and Visual Arts:
Journalism and Communications
Journalism
Media and Culture
Film Studies
Public Relations and Marketing
Visual Art Studies
Art History
Studio Art
Film Studies
Art Management
School of Humanities:
Humanities, Society and Culture (this is what I studied!)
Politics and Society
Sociology, Psychology and Leadership
Language, Communication and Culture
School of Political Science:
Extended Major
Conflict and Democracy Studies
Studies in Social and Political Development
Human Rights
European Studies
Comparative Law
School of Law:
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Full information here:
Edited by Sophia Pedigo
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