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The American University (Spanish: Universidad Americana (UAM)) is located in Managua, Nicaragua and was founded in 1992. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in a variety of professional fields, such as law, medicine, business, and engineering. It offers student exchange programs through International Student Exchange Programs. The National Council of Universities (CNU) officially approved UAM on November 26, 1992, an approval that granted national and international recognition. To date, UAM offers 21 undergraduate degrees and a broad portfolio to generate continuing educational programs.

History
The American University(UAM) was founded by a group of university professors with vast experience in the teaching, research and administrative field, with the purpose of developing higher education in Nicaragua. In 1998, the American University(UAM) opened its first Business Administration Faculty to offer an English language Business Administration degree. This Business Administration Faculty moved hundreds of graduates into positions of leadership in Nicaragua and abroad.

Student life
UAM's only campus is located in the capital city, Managua. It is a newly finished campus with improved installations of modern technology, including four computer labs. However, due to recent installations, the library collection is not as extensive, but the university offers new methodologies and resources like technology to facilitate learning.

International programs
American University(UAM) offers International Student Exchange Programs to students through ISEP ,CIEE ,and Travel USA. Through CIEE, and Work and Travel USA, university students from all over the world have the opportunity to work during their academic year and gain work experience in the United States. This exchange program provides UAM students the opportunity to live in the United States by immersing themselves, exploring the culture of that country, as well as obtaining monetary compensation for their work and gain relevant work experience. In 2011, the office of international programs was founded in the university to incorporate english-language proficiency for all graduates, to increase work abroad opportunities and internalization. . UAM students have participated in ISEP exchanges as well, every semester the International Programs office receives international students from Japan, Germany, Finland, and the United States to travel to Nicaragua and study abroad. .

In 2012, The University of Maryland, College Park merged with the American University (UAM) to develop a Nicaraguan project: doing business in Nicaragua, microfinance in action, in which UMD students provided the start of small businesses. In Managua, UMD students met with their bilingual Nicaraguan student counterparts from UAM, to assist one another with translations and provide knowledge of the country's business practices. Later on, the students visited the small town of San Juan del Sur and the colonial city of Granada to work 4 days with other groups of entrepreneurs, whom had small business establishments. The group of students also visited some of Nicaragua's many active volcanoes to share the cultural experience learning about the region. The students helped the entrepeneurs by applying skills in finance, marketing, management, and other disciplines. UMD and UAM students took the time to get detailed information from the entrepreneurs on specific business needs, including business planning, spread sheet development, management, and marketing suggestions. Other students took part in other business provided services like food preparations, and joined the entrepreneurs in hands-on experience work such as: moving stores to a different location, shelving, and painting. During the last day in San Juan del Sur, the students gave presentations to showcase their cultural experiences and knowledge during this trip, and by the accomplishments earned at the end of the partnership program.

UAM College
UAM College, also referred as College of University Studies in English (CUSE), is an American style english speaking college within Universidad Americana (UAM). The mission is to provide university education in English with the same quality as found in US universities. This college includes one vice-president of a large US bank, entrepreneurs of new businesses, and successful graduates of master's degree programs in the US and Europe. In 2009, the Business Administration Faculty (BAF) became the College of University Studies in English (CUSE) with an extended mission to offer high quality education in careers beyond just business degrees, to attract many foreign students.