[1] Its main campus is located in Aix-en-Provence, France, and it operates satellite programs in Spain, Morocco, and the United Kingdom.
Established in 1957, IAU was known to be among the earliest American-style, English language, liberal arts educational institutions in Western Europe.
[3][4] In 2015, IAU introduced master's and bachelor's degree programs through its sister institution, the American College of the Mediterranean (ACM).
The institution aimed to provide a platform for Americans interested in diplomatic relations and careers in foreign service and the State Department.
The institution also facilitates semester and summer programs in Barcelona, Spain, catering to students seeking Spanish language and cultural courses.
[10] IAU conducts traveling seminar programs that allow students to explore multiple countries during their studies, including France, Morocco, Spain, Greece, Italy, Czechia, and England.