Two institutions. One university.
American National University Kentucky and American National University Virginia are separately accredited institutions that share one mission, one application, and one set of student services — career-focused education, delivered wherever you are.
Explore programs by field
Career-focused diplomas and degrees — the badge shows which campus group offers each field.
Medical assisting, billing & coding, health information management.
View programs → VA NursingPractical, associate, and bachelor's nursing programs with hands-on labs.
View programs → KY VA BusinessBusiness administration and the MBA, from associate to master's.
View programs → KY VA TechnologyInformation technology, network administration, and cybersecurity.
View programs → VA Paralegal StudiesAssociate-level legal training for paralegal careers.
View programs → VA English as a Second LanguagePathways and support for international students.
View programs → VA TradesNewly launched HVAC program, with more trades programs coming soon.
View programs →“Of all the schools I've been to [before], they have been conventional in such that it's been people from the same region. But ANU brings everybody from all over the world – I've met people from Africa, from Asia, from America – all over the world. The beauty of that is a lot of these people come with their own experiences, they come with their own process of how they do things and standards.”
“Of all the schools I've been to [before], they have been conventional in such that it's been people from the same region. But ANU brings everybody from all over the world – I've met people from Africa, from Asia, from America – all over the world. The beauty of that is a lot of these people come with their own experiences, they come with their own process of how they do things and standards.”
TimothySupport that follows you
Whichever institution you enroll in, these services stay the same — one office, one team, your whole way through.
Affordable at either institution
Low tuition, no hidden fees, and grants available to students across both schools.
Scholarships & grantsCommon questions
They are two separately accredited institutions under one university brand. They share services and a single application, but maintain distinct programs, tuition, and state authorizations.
Choose by program and location. Kentucky leans into health sciences from Pikeville and Louisville; Virginia offers business, technology, and health from Salem and Nashville. An advisor can help you decide.
Financial aid, career services, accreditation oversight, and the eUniversity online platform all live once on an.edu and serve every American National University student.
Yes. Most programs at both institutions are offered online or in a hybrid format, with on-campus labs for select hands-on majors.
Yes. Your credential and accreditation come from the specific institution you enroll in — Kentucky (ABHES) or Virginia (DEAC).
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