March 30, 2026
Talking Translation at Tahrir Square
Under the shade of the AUC Tahrir Square gardens, students from Sudan, Egypt, the United Kingdom and beyond shared proverbs in their native languages.
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AUC Tahrir CultureFest 2026: FUTURE C-AI-RO
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AUC Tahrir Square
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AUC Tahrir CultureFest 2026: FUTURE C-AI-RO
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2AprCampus Conversation at AUC Tahrir Square
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2AprThe Power of Sustainable Food: Nutrition for Everyday Life
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2AprGender, Law and Social Change in the Gulf: Reflections from the Field
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2AprDisruption | Visual Arts Senior Exhibition
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6AprStories that Shape us - Museums as Narrative Spaces
2:00 pm- 4:00 pmAUC Tahrir Square
AUC's Driven Community
Our Driven Community
“Grit is what drives me to keep doing what I’m doing.”
Bahia Shehab (MA ’09)
Professor of Practice, epartment of the Arts Co-Author, The History of Arab Graphic Design
“Lighting a candle is better than cursing the dark — that’s the belief that keeps me driven.”
Yousef Taha
Tomorrow’s Leaders Scholar, Biology and Premedical Track Major, Vice President, Biology Association
“What drives me is creating real impact and inspiring people to live healthier lives.”
Ayman Hakky ’08
Founder and Managing Director, The TriFactory
Academic Excellence
Education Driven by Excellence. Every Day.
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.
The AUC Experience
"The whole experience made me more confident and comfortable with differences. AUC's liberal arts education showed me just how big the world really is."
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Vytautas Magnus University
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Students receive scholarships or financial support
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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.
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