Why Choose Institute for American Universities (IAU)?
Institute for American Universities (IAU), is an American style education institution located in France, Spain, and Morocco offering programs for undergraduates, graduates, or non-traditional students. We offer courses in humanities, social sciences, fine arts, language, business, and literature - all taught in English, Spanish, and French. Founded by Dr. Herbert Maza in 1957, IAU is one of the oldest and largest study abroad programs in Europe. We have served as an academic entity for more than 700 universities and more than 20,000 students. At present, we have an annual enrollment exceeding 1,000 students. The mission of IAU is to provide excellence in international education, inspire intercultural awareness, and prepare students for success in a global community through the study of European and Mediterranean history, languages, cultures, and contemporary issues. Students at IAU will have a wide range of opportunities to choose from to maximize their stay abroad and gain ultimate linguistic and cultural immersion.
