Application Procedures and Timeline

Graduate exchange options are handled on a case-by-case basis due to the increased level of rules and regulations in graduate programs abroad. Students who wish to spend a semester abroad on exchange during their master’s program at The American University in Cairo (AUC) will need to map their master’s degree completion timeline and review their AUC degree audit.

Graduate Program Process

1. The spring 23 application cycle will launch on March 3, 2022. Students must complete AUC's graduate exchange application and submit the required documents on/before the deadline of March 29, 2022, at 4 pm.

Required documents (two copies each):

Unofficial university transcript (print out from Banner Self-Service)
Updated resume
Personal statement

2. The Office of International Programs and Services (IPSO) shares applicants' information with the respective graduate program directors.
3. Graduate program directors nominate students and inform IPSO of the nominees eligible for exchange opportunities.
4. IPSO and the Office of Graduate Students Services and Fellowships will hold interviews for the nominated graduate students.
5. IPSO will send an acceptance email to selected candidates.
6. The selected candidates will be nominated to partner universities by the IPSO.*
7. The selected candidates complete host university applications and ensure that all documents are submitted. Instructions will be sent to you from your IPSO advisor.

When deciding on the travel exchange semester, students must consider the timeline below:

AUC-Sponsored Study Abroad Stages	Fall Timeline	Spring Timeline
Students must complete AUC graduate exchange application and submit the required documents before the deadline. Required Documents (two copies each): Unofficial University transcript (print out from Banner Self Service) Updated resume Personal statement	October	March
The Office of International Programs and Services (IPSO) shares applicants information with the respective graduate program directors Graduate directors nominate students and inform IPSO of the nominees eligible for exchange opportunities IPSO and the office of graduate admissions will hold interviews for the nominated graduate students Selected students will be informed of their host universities	November	April/May
The selected candidates will be nominated to partner universities by the IPSO The selected candidates complete host university applications and ensure that all documents are submitted. Instructions will be sent to you from your IPSO advisor Accordingly, students will be required to obtain course approval for courses taken abroad, in coordination with their advisors, and submit the transfer credit evaluation form signed by the department to the Office of the Registrar	December –February	May – July
Receive acceptance letters from host universities Obtain visas Pay tuition fees	June – August	November – December

*Host universities reserve the right to accept or reject any nominated graduate students.