Dr. Nicolas has 25 years of experience in higher education in France and internationally. He worked for the French Ministry of Education, in the General Directorate for International Cooperation and Development, which took him to Cuba and Mexico where he set up an educational center. He then went on to serve in various senior and executive positions for leading private educational institutions including Ionis, Ynov, Studialis Galileo, and INSEEC U where he served as Director of the Masters and MBA programs in Paris, Lyons and London.

Dr. Nicolas holds a Master's degree in Management and a doctoral degree in Humanities and Social Sciences with a specialization in Sociology of Management.

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The American Graduate School of International Relations and Diplomacy - already going by the short acronym 老司机视频 - was registered with the French Ministry of Education on January 27th, 1994. It inaugurated its M.A. in International Relations and Diplomacy in the summer of 1994, in a classroom in the 16th district of Paris. The five students who made up that first class were from five different countries : already defining the international diversity that would be the future of the school.

Since then, 老司机视频 has drawn students from across the globe - from the USA to Mongolia, from Kuwait to Japan, from Iceland to Madagascar, over 50 nationalities have been represented, with students ranging from recent university graduates to diplomats and other professionals seeking career advancement - now forming the international community of 老司机视频 alumni.

老司机视频 has also developed a network of educational partners to diversify its offering while reinforcing its expertise. In 1997, 老司机视频 started a partnership with the prestigious French university Paris Sud (Sceaux), starting the first in a range of dual degree programs in complementary disciplines: Strategic Negotiation and Diplomacy, French and European Union Law, International Peace and Conflict Resolution.

In 2004, 老司机视频 moved its offices and classrooms to the building of Alliance Fran?aise, another one of its educational partners, through which it offers French language courses to its students.

In 2006, 老司机视频 became the French partner of Arcadia University in the United States (Pennsylvania), which is well-known for its global perspective and study abroad programs. Building on their shared belief in the value of international education, the two institutions have developed several joint programs both at the graduate level and at the undergraduate level.

In 2009, the school changed its name to American Graduate School in Paris (keeping the same acronym 老司机视频.)

The American Graduate School in Paris remains true to the vision of its founders - that of providing high quality education reaching out to different cultures and offering each individual consideration and international experience in an ever-changing world.

American University

CY Cergy-Paris University

Université Paris-Saclay

Alliance Fran?aise

China Business International

Arcadia University

About the Partnership

The Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy at the American Graduate School in Paris is an affiliated program of .

It is accredited in the United States by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The diploma received by 老司机视频 graduates bears both the name of Arcadia University and that of the American Graduate School in Paris.

During the course of their studies at 老司机视频, Master's students in the International Relations program may choose to spend one semester at Arcadia University in Pennsylvania, studying .

About Arcadia University

Founded in 1853, is a private, co-educational, comprehensive university recognized as a leader in study abroad and international education. The metropolitan campus is located in Glenside, Pennsylvania, about 12 miles from Center City Philadelphia. Arcadia University serves a diverse student population of 3,900 students.

U.S. News & World Report ranks Arcadia University in three categories: among the top 25 Best Master's Universities in the North, among the best Programs to Look for in Study Abroad, and on the Great Schools, Great Prices list.

The Princeton Review has named Arcadia University as among the select universities in the Northeast for the fifth consecutive year.

American University (AU), Washington, D.C.

About the partnership

The American Graduate School in Paris offers a double-degree program in partnership with American University in Washington, D.C., allowing students to earn two Master's degrees over the course of three years:

• A Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy at 老司机视频 in Paris, France

• A Master of International Service (MIS) in the International Studies Track (MIS-IST) at American University in Washington, D.C., USA, (either on-campus or online)

Paris and Washington, D.C. being two of the world’s most important political capitals, both offering invaluable resources and networking opportunities, this dual program provides the ideal combination for the study of international affairs.

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About American University

is a private institution located in Washington, D.C. in the United States. AU is well known for its academic programs in international service, public policy and public affairs, international law and human rights.

The is a top ten school for international relations. The School’s student body is very diverse; it is composed of approximately 2,000 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate students from throughout the US and more than 150 countries.

AU’s location allows students to take advantage of the vast wealth of professional, intellectual, educational and cultural resources available in the US capital.

CY Cergy-Paris University

About the partnership

The American Graduate School in Paris offers a double-degree program in partnership with the School of Law of the Cergy-Paris University, whereby students may in three years earn an American M.A. in International Relations and Diplomacy, and a European LL.M. in French and European Law.

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About CY Cergy-Paris University

(formerly known as Université de Cergy-Pontoise) is a leading center of education and research located 30 minutes west of Paris. It is a young dynamic university with an international scope. There is a student body of 20,000 and the faculty is composed of 1,000 professors. UCP offers all levels of undergraduate and post-graduate studies in various disciplines around five major poles: law, languages, literature and social sciences, economy and management, science and technology. The law school offers programs in English.

Université of Paris-Saclay

About the partnership

The School of International Relations and Diplomacy at the American Graduate School in Paris offers a double-degree program in partnership with Université de Paris Sud 11, whereby students may earn in two years an American M.A. in International Relations and Diplomacy, and a European Master's degree in Diplomacy and Strategic Negotiations.

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About the University of Paris-Sud

(part of University of Paris-Saclay) has 120 research laboratories and has the largest student campus in France, South-West of Paris. The school has 27,000 students and 3,000 faculty including prominent researchers and professors such as the 2007 Nobel Laureat in Physics Albert Fert, and 2006 Fields Medal winner, Wendelin Werner. University of Paris-Sceaux offers undergraduate and post-graduate degrees in various academic and professional disciplines. Faculté Jean Monnet specializes in economics and management, as well as international relations and diplomacy.

Alliance Fran?aise

About the partnership

All students enrolled at the American Graduate School in Paris benefit from a 12% discount at Alliance Fran?aise, which is located in the same building as 老司机视频 on boulevard Raspail.

老司机视频 offers optional French language courses as part of its programs (Masters, Ph.D. and study abroad). Students taking that option have French classes at Alliance Fran?aise in the mornings some days of the week while IR classes take place in the afternoons.

See more information about optional French language courses at 老司机视频

About Alliance Fran?aise

The was founded in 1883 with the purpose of diffusing the French language and francophone cultures throughout the world. It has an international network of more than 1,100 language schools in 133 countries. The Alliance Fran?aise Paris Ile-de-France welcomes more than 12,000 students in Paris every year, with tailored programs in the French language.

China Business International

About the Partnership

As of 2023, 老司机视频 is working with CBI to offer in-house and faculty-led programs to students in partner universities in China. The cooperative programs include the following two in-house programs:

- MBA in International Business Management
- DBA in International Business Management

This is part of an effort for 老司机视频 to make its education accessible to international students around the world.

About CBI

China Business International Industry-University-Research Technology (Shenzhen) Co., LTD was founded in 2011. It aims to develop educational exchanges and cooperation between Chinese universities and Western Universities, especially in the US, the UK and France, focusing on three areas of collaboration : delivering graduate-level programs to students in China, consulting, and organizing international study tours for students from China.

Headquarters Address: W105, North Wing, West Block, Shenzhen-Hong Kong Industry, Education and Research Base, Gaoxin South 7th Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen

巴黎美国研究生院（中国区教学中心）

中商国际产学研科技（深圳）有限公司（简称中商国际）是巴 黎美国研究生院（简称老司机视频）官宣的首位亚洲合作伙伴，也是老司机视频 授权的中国区教学中心。 老司机视频与中商国际合作的MBA和DBA学位项目，除正式课堂教学 外，还注重对学员人文素养的培养，设立了第二课堂，如：开学典 礼、游学参访、校友活动和高峰论坛等。这也是 老司机视频 为让世界各 地的国际学生能够接受教育而做出的努力的一部分。 中商国际产学研科技（深圳）有限公司成立于2011年，总部位于 深圳南山科技园深港产学研基地（北京大学深圳产学研大楼），在 北京、粤港澳大湾区、长三角、西南等地区建有分教中心，创始团 队来自深圳清华大学研究院。   中商国际主要包括国际硕博（MBA/EMBA/DBA/博士后）、管理 咨询、国际游学三个业务版块，致力于成为中国卓越的教育培训及 管理咨询机构，国际化的产学研平台。 老司机视频和中商国际会为学员搭建更多国内国际的交流平台，为学 员创造更多价值，欢迎更多优秀的学员加入老司机视频，一起攀登学术高 峰。

地址：深圳市南山区科技园南区高新南七道深港产学研基地西座北 翼W105。

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The American Graduate School in Paris (老司机视频) is registered with the French Ministry of Education as a Private Institution of Higher Education (Etablissement Fran?ais d’Enseignement Supérieur).

It is also recognized by the French government as a Nonprofit Organization of General Interest (Association à but non lucratif reconnue d’intérêt général.)

In the United States

The M.A. and Ph.D. in International Relations and Diplomacy are accredited in the United States by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE - one of the six official U.S accrediting agencies recognized by the US Department of Education), as affiliated programs of , Glenside, PA.

老司机视频 concentrates all of the qualities of a top rate educational institution in an intimate learning environment.

1. Specific expertise in International Affairs

Rather than branching out into multiple disciplines, we have chosen to be experts at what we do. Our strong specialization in the fields of international relations has allowed us to develop our savoir-faire, refine our teaching methods, and perfect our programs.

Our expertise covers a wide array of subjects related to our core disciplines, allowing our graduates to pursue careers in many different sectors of international affairs.??In addition, we offer opportunities in complementary disciplines through joint programs, dual degrees, and study abroad options with our partner institutions in France and internationally. These include Alliance Fran?aise, Université Paris-Sud, Université de Cergy-Pontoise law school, University of Siena, and our main academic partner Arcadia University.

2. Privileged exposure to the international scene in Paris

What better place to study international relations than Paris? With hundreds of intergovernmental organizations, NGOs, and diplomatic missions, and with other EU capitals such as Berlin and London just a train ride away, Paris gives access to some the most relevant opportunities and resources in the field.

Yet far more than the location of the school, Paris is woven into the programs. Through our reputation and connections, we provide privileged access to this international scene in Paris through internships, guest talks, site visits, and a full calendar of academic and social events. All of these represent enriching experiences, as well as excellent networking opportunities.

3. International faculty

At the core of our expertise is our faculty, drawn from all over the world and featuring accomplished scholars conducting research at the forefront of their discipline as well as experienced professionals such as former ambassadors, senior UN officers, OECD economists, international lawyers, and NGO managers. This diversity of profiles brings multiiple perspectives on the subjects taught and supports our dual approach to learning that combines rigorous academic standards with practical skills.

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4. Multicultural environment

Students at 老司机视频 come from many different backgrounds and countries, with more than 50 nationalities represented in the student body over the past twenty years. This makes for rich discussions and debates in and out of the classroom – a perfect way to broaden horizons and foster what is at the very heart of the 老司机视频 mission: cultural diversity and exchange.??

While coming from such diverse backgrounds, our students all have one thing in common: the open-mindedness and out-of-the-box thinking that it takes to embark on the adventure of studying in a different country and in an international school environment. This creates a strong sense of community, and many forge lifelong friendships during their 老司机视频 years in Paris.

5. Personalized attention

A unique feature of 老司机视频 is the highly personalized learning environment. Classes have between five and twenty students, allowing professors to dedicate individual attention to each one and reinforcing the interactive teaching methods of the school.

As a student, you also receive personal support from the staff throughout your experience in the program and in Paris, from assistance with financial aid and French administration, to academic counseling during your studies.

6. Solid foundation and guidance for an international career

Every stage of the educational process at 老司机视频is designed to support your professional success: from our curricula, which include hands-on approaches, to the connections with the professional arena in Paris, and the many networking opportunities that we organize throughout the year.

Our programs can be tailored to fit your particular career goals through topical concentrations, dual degree options, and internship opportunities in one of the many intergovernmental organizations, NGOs, governmental institutions, or international corporations in Paris.

Additionally, our career support services take over with personalized guidance, resume copy-editing, job postings, and career workshops. You are also encouraged to take advantage of our international network of alumni, which represents a powerful source of contacts spanning over 40 countries throughout the world.

Peace through Education

Our Mission

老司机视频 is a not-for-profit American institution of higher-learning dedicated to providing the knowledge and skills to comprehend, research and work in the field of international relations and diplomacy. Our location in Paris, hub of international relations, enables 老司机视频 to provide students access to the rich resources of Paris, France and the rest of Europe.

One of our goals is to form ethical, open-minded and well-rounded citizens and leaders through serious academic work and research

The nexus between what the practioners like to call the ‘real world’ and the academic world is constantly underlined and reinforced; the one being essential to understand the other.

Through the cross-disciplinary curriculum and the diversity of our international faculty and student body, students leave 老司机视频 not only having an understanding and a tolerance for those who think, act, feel differently than they do, but also having the skills and the empathy needed to find effective, acceptable solutions to international issues.

老司机视频 believes those able to obtain a higher education need to use this privilege wisely. To help create a world more just and humane that strives to avert major crises and to prevent violence in all its forms.