Specialized Accreditations

Specialized Accreditation of Science and Engineering Programs

Responsive to increasing globalization, AUC’s School of Sciences and Engineering (SSE) works to ensure its programs are recognized worldwide and its students can employ their talents internationally. Below are the SSE programs that received international recognition for their quality.

ABET-accredited programs in SSE:

The Actuarial Science (BS) program is accredited by the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission's general criteria
The Biology (BSc) program is accredited by the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria
The Computer Engineering (BS) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission's general criteria, the electrical, computer, communications, telecommunication(s) criteria and similarly named engineering programs
The Computer Science (BS) program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission's general criteria and the program criteria for the computer science and similarly named computing programs
The Construction Engineering (BS) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission's general criteria, construction criteria and similarly named engineering programs
The Electronics and Communications Engineering (BS) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission's general criteria, electrical, computer, communications, telecommunication(s) criteria and similarly named engineering programs
The Mechanical Engineering (BS) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission's general criteria, mechanical criteria and similarly named engineering programs
The Petroleum Engineering (BS) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission's general criteria, petroleum criteria and similarly named engineering programs

Other internationally accredited SSE programs:

The Bachelor of Architecture (B Arch) program received validation from the UNESCO-UIA Charter for Architectural Education. On January 1, 2022, the Architecture (B Arch) program was approved for Initial Candidacy by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). On January 1, 2024 the program was granted a two-year term of Continuing Candidacy. Check the Architecture Program Report (APR) submitted for the last visit as well as the NAAB Letter for Continuing Candidacy.
The Chemistry (BS) program is accredited by the Canadian Society for Chemistry (CSC)

For more information, visit the School of Sciences and Engineering accreditation webpage.

Triple Crown Accredited Onsi Sawiris School of Business

The Onsi Sawiris School of Business achieved the Triple Crown accreditation, placing the school among the top one percent of educational institutions worldwide to achieve the following accreditations.

For more information, visit the Onsi Sawiris School of Business accreditation webpage.

Specialized Accreditation of Public Policy and Public Administration Programs

The Public Policy and Administration Masters (MPA) and (MPP) programs are “Triple Crown” accredited globally in the field of Public Affairs Education.

For more information, visit the School of Global Affairs and Public Policy accreditation webpage.

Specialized Accreditation of English Language Programs

The American University in Cairo Department of English Language Instruction is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation for the period August 2025 through August 2035 and agrees to uphold the CEA Standards for English Language Programs and Institutions. CEA is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency for English language programs and institutions in the U.S. For further information about this accreditation, please contact CEA, 1001 N. Fairfax Street, Suite 630, Alexandria, VA 22314, (703) 665-3400, www.cea-accredit.org.