AUC is an independent, nonprofit, apolitical, non-sectarian and equal-opportunity institution, fully accredited in Egypt and the United States. AUC academic program is rooted in liberal education and focused practice. The university’s rigorous core curriculum offers an intensive investigation of fundamental questions in every major discipline.

AUC is a vital bridge between the cultures of East and West, linking Egypt and the region to the world through scholarly research, study-abroad programs and partnerships with academic and research institutions. AUC builds leadership, lifelong learning, continuing education and service among its graduates and is dedicated to making significant contributions to Egypt and the international community in diverse fields.

AUC New Cairo Campus provides students with an unrivaled, world-class academic setting, opportunities for scholarships and fellowships and access to cutting-edge technology. Offering state-of-the-art resources to students and faculty from around the world, the campus weaves Egyptian urban and architectural traditions into a modern campus. The historic AUC Downtown Campus - in the heart of downtown Cairo - is home to the university's School of Continuing Education, Management Center, Department of Law, Engineering Services and the Center for Migration and Refugee Studies, as well as an AUC Press bookstore, Margo Veillon Gallery for Contemporary Egyptian Art, and Ewart Memorial Hall and Oriental Hall.