
Meet AUC's 2025 Faculty Merit Awardees
AUC honored two faculty members during the June 2025 undergraduate commencement for their distinguished contributions to research and academ...
Welcome to The American University in Cairo, the region’s leading U.S.-accredited liberal arts institution. We empower our students to think creatively across disciplines in pursuit of world-changing ideas. We’re a community driven by excellence. Every day.
"What drives me is the pursuit of international justice — the way international law can shift the balance of power."
“Changing people’s lives through research is what truly drives me.”
Join the top University in Egypt and the region. We are The American University in Cairo. We are a community driven by excellence.
Professor Hesham Sallam co-authored the first documentation of the internal anatomy of amphibious whales that lived more than 40 million yea...
Allan Feldman is an economics and Middle East studies junior who came to AUC for exchange semester from Brandeis University this spring. Wit...
"I am deeply grateful for this experience. It taught me so much about who I am and what I’m capable of."
Students receive scholarships or financial support
Global cities for studying abroad
With up to 39 unique undergraduate majors, AUC is a global hub for creative ideas and academic progress. AUC prepares students to be passionate and engaged citizens with the knowledge and tools to succeed in a rapidly changing world.
AUC takes inspiration from Cairo — one of the most dynamic cities in the world —using it as a site for learning and integrating it into the curriculum. The capital city of Egypt is a vibrant and bustling metropolis that offers a unique and enriching experience for students.