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Why AUC?

An AUC education offers a lifetime of value – our liberal arts education ensures that our graduates are well-rounded individuals who excel not just in their chosen field of study, but are able to think for themselves, solve problems outside their field and quickly pick up new skills in today's ever-changing world.

We encourage our students to think critically and examine their role in the world; study across disciplines and develop a lively curiosity about new and unfamiliar ideas; engage with the world’s religious, political and cultural traditions; and find creative solutions to its enduring and urgent problems.

Employers around the world understand that graduates of liberal arts universities are flexible, imaginative, broad-minded thinkers capable of learning quickly and acquiring new skills, analyzing complex information and responding to unexpected demands, working collaboratively and serving as enlightened leaders.

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 2007, 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.