About AUC Tahrir Square
In 1919, a landmark and cultural oasis was born in the heart of Cairo, laying the foundation for what would become the vibrant AUC Tahrir Square it is today.
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Facilities and Venues
School of Continuing Education (SCE)
With 90 years of experience, SCE provides certificate programs, noncredit term-length courses and variable-length, customized courses to fulfill the continuing education needs of individuals and organizations in Egypt and the Middle East.
AUC Bookstores
The AUC Bookstores deliver the highest quality of services to AUC students, faculty, and staff, as well as to the wider Cairo community and travelers to Egypt.
Classrooms
There are multiple classrooms in the palace building, which vary in size and capacity.
Cafeteria
The AUC Tahrir Square campus celebrated the opening of its cafeteria in September 2019.
Happening At AUC Tahrir Square
Theatrical Show | Bakathir Museum
Theatrical Show | Bakathir Museum
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3MayA Tale of Two Palaces: Recent Excavations at Qantir-Pi-Ramesse
6:30 pm- 7:30 pmAUC Tahrir Square -
4MayThe Animals of Ancient Egypt, Then and Now: In-Person Book Talk
7:00 pm- 8:00 pmAUC Tahrir Square -
6MayPatterns of Failure in Achieving Social Impact
11:00 am- 2:00 pmAUC Tahrir Square -
7MayAct Theatre Group: Till Death Do Us Part
May 7 - May 98:00 pmAUC Tahrir Square -
8MayKeda Effeh presents Mina Nader Comedy Show
May 8 - May 97:00 pmAUC Tahrir Square -
9May2026 Graduate Student Awards in Arab and Islamic Civilizations and Scanlon Keynote Lecture
6:00 pm- 8:00 pmAUC Tahrir Square -
14MayKataklò Italian Athletic Dance Theatre
8:00 pm- 10:00 pmAUC Tahrir Square -
17MayIn Loving Memory of Professor Steffen Stelzer
7:00 pm- 10:00 pmAUC Tahrir Square -
25MayConcert | Sharmoofers
8:00 pm- 10:00 pmAUC Tahrir Square
AUC TahrirCultureFest
This year’s AUC Tahrir CultureFest explored Cairo’s future through the connection of tradition and technology, covering topics such as AI, tech, innovation, business, creativity and art. Held on the iconic Tahrir Square campus, the festival brought together AUC community as well as renowned authors, speakers and performers. The festival featured talks, exhibitions, downtown excursions, live performances, book fair, bazaar and children's program.
One University Two Campuses: Reviving AUC Tahrir Square
AUC Tahrir Square in Photos
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