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President Arnold Speaks at Georgetown University, Honors Alumnus Marcelle Wahba
AUC President David D. Arnold gave an address at Georgetown University in Washington D.C. on American higher education in the Middle East and presented U.S. Ambassador Marcelle Wahba with AUC’s Distinguished Alumni Award.More
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Why AUC?
AUC is an international component of higher education in Egypt and remains the most reputable and well-established pivate university in Egypt. AUC's liberal arts education allows students to expand their world-view and become well-rounded individuals. The language of instruction is English and each undergraduate degree program includes general requirements in the major branches of knowledge. In contrast, the Egyptian universities follow the European pattern of requiring students to specialize in their chosen major throughout their undergraduate program. For international students, Egypt is an excellent location to study Egyptology, anthropology, Middle Eastern studies, history, and Arabic language, among other exciting subjects.

An American education in the heart of the Middle East
AUC’s location makes it ideal for those wishing to delve into and discover the Middle East.

Fully accredited in the United States and Egypt
Our computer studies and engineering programs are the only programs outside the United States that are additionally accredited by the Computer Science Accreditation Board and the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Highly qualified international faculty
Our qualified faculty provide the university and community-at-large with new insights, research and a richer academic environment that inspires students and encourages them think critically, question and explore.

Outstanding and diverse student body
Nearly 20 percent of our students come from 113 different countries, and more than 500 study abroad students from around the world come to study at AUC each year, diversifying the student body and making for exciting cultural dialog and exchanges.

Cutting-edge instructional technology and highly regarded libraries
AUC 's Main Library and Rare Books and Special Collections Library attract scholars and researchers from around the world. The university is also home to a wide range of significant research and development centers that serve both AUC and the community-at-large.

Fellowships and other financial opportunities
More than 60 percent of undergraduates benefit from AUC's financial aid program, while full scholarships and fellowships are awarded to deserving and qualified individuals.

State-of-the-art new campus
AUC's campus in New Cairo, due to be completed in 2008, will provide students with an unrivaled, world-class academic setting, greater opportunities for scholarships and fellowships, access to cutting-edge technology, and greater course offerings taught by distinguished professors.

Extracurricular activities
A wide range of extracurricular activities ensure that our students make the most out of their university experience. AUC offers the largest variety of student clubs, organizations and conferences, as well as exciting sports activities and an active theater group.

Career opportunities
AUC graduates are highly sought after for their ability think out of the box and excel in any environment. Our career advising and placement services office works with students to prepare them for successful entry into the workplace after graduation.

Alumni community
AUC has more than 20,000 successful graduates who remain connected to the university and each other through an active network of alumni clubs around the world and specially organized on-campus gatherings and events.

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