About AUC
The American University of the Caribbean (AUC) in Les Cayes, Haiti, was founded and incorporated in 1983 as a not-for-profit institution organized exclusively for educational and scientific purposes. It is incorporated in the State of Florida, recognized by, and licensed with, the “Ministère de l’Education Nationale et de la Formation Professionelle de la République d’Haïti.”
The University opened its doors and began programs of instruction in 1986 at Rue Antoine Simon in Les Cayes—a peaceful, developing city with exceptional resources and an industrious local population which welcomes the university.
Provost’s Welcome
Welcome to AUC!
We are pleased to welcome you to the website of the American University of the Caribbean (AUC)—originally the American University of Les Cayes, Les Cayes, Haiti. Here you will find information about the university, its various programs, its policies and procedures, and specific information you need to know about life at AUC from admission to graduation.
While the website is an important resource and reference for your university experience, we encourage you to visit our campus located at Charpentier, off Route Nationale # 2
Undergraduate Programs
Admissions
General InformationAUC is a private, independent, not-for-profit institution. Enrollment is not limited to residents of Haïti, but distinction is made in tuition and fees on the basis of whether the applicant received and successfully completed formal secondary-level schooling in Haïti. Students are admitted to the University when they have completed the application procedures and fulfilled all admission requirements. The completed application form, the required non-refundable application fee, and all supporting information and documentation should be submitted to the Admission Office in Les Cayes, Haiti.
