Security Information

Spanning two distinct locations—the expansive New Cairo campus, covering over 1,000,000 square meters (including recent expansions), and the historic Tahrir campus, encompassing 21,000 square meters—The American University in Cairo's grounds are thoughtfully designed to blend natural elements with built spaces.

Security at AUC

At AUC, there are security offices safeguarding all AUC facilities against fire and other safety hazards and exercising jurisdiction over incidents that occur on campus. Our security measures meet international standards and have been endorsed by Harvard University's director of international safety and security. Our campus is equipped with comprehensive state-of-the-art access control security equipment and CCTV camera systems inside and outside AUC's facilities.

AUC Emergency Numbers

Security Office: +20.2.2615. 4444
Medical Services – AUC New Cairo: +20.2.2615. 4000
Medical Services – AUC Tahrir Square: +20.2.2797. 5000
University Doctor: 0128.000.1039
Facilities and Operations (Service Center): +20.2.2615. 2222
Environmental Health and Safety: +20.2.2615. 4170/4180
ID Activation: +20.2.2615. 3724/3725
IT Help Desk: +20.2.2615. 1200
For AUC switchboard and in case of emergency, dial 19282 (19AUC)

***While on campus, just dial the last four digits.

Public Emergency Numbers

Ambulance service: 123
Civil defense and fire fighting: 125
Police: 122
Road emergencies: 012.2111.0000
The current civil defense: 180
Electricity Emergency: 121
Fire Brigade: 180
Tourism Police: 126
Water Emergency: 125

For police assistance by zone or area; check out the Police Patrol Cell Phones.

Security Alerts

If you have not registered with the AUC Emergency Communication system, do so through http://myinfo.aucegypt.edu/