Located in Cairo, in the heart of the Middle East, AUC is a leading English-language, American-accredited institution of higher education and center of intellectual, social and cultural life of the Arab world. Read about AUC's mission, vision and values.
Leadership
Board of Trustees
AUC’s trustees constitute a governing board that is responsible for the overall direction of the University.
President
AUC’s 13th President Ahmad S. Dallal is an accomplished academic leader and renowned scholar with U.S. and regional higher education expertise.
Provost
Provost Ehab Abdel-Rahman, AUC's chief academic officer, is responsible for shaping and implementing the University’s academic vision, building the size and quality of its faculty, and ensuring that the quality of research and education are at par with the University’s mission and goals.
History
AUC History
AUC is making history every day. Learn about landmarks in AUC’s history, since its founding in 1919 until today.
AUC Timeline
The American University in Cairo was founded in 1919 and for its first 27 years it was shaped by its founding president, Dr. Charles A. Watson.
Then and Now
The University has evolved from a small community college to a world-class university.
Our Campuses
AUC New Cairo
Designed to accommodate 5,500 full-time students and 1,500 faculty and staff, AUC’s $400 million, 260-acre campus is technologically advanced and environmentally sensitive.
AUC Tahrir Square
The historic AUC Tahrir Square campus is a landmark and cultural oasis in the heart of Cairo. A gathering place for lovers of literature, theatre and all forms of arts and culture,.
Campus Tours
AUC offers on-campus tours at select dates throughout the year.
