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International Students

For more than 100 years, students from around the globe have chosen to study at The American University in Cairo (AUC). AUC has students on campus from more than 60 countries who bring a wealth of diverse experiences into the classroom, research labs, and the University culture.
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Become a Global Pioneer at AUC

AUC welcomes international students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, as well as visiting non-degree students. Studying at AUC offers students a unique opportunity to pursue high-quality American education on a global campus in the heart of the Middle East.

What do you want to study?

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Non-Degree/Study Abroad Program

Are you a student seeking to study abroad for a semester, summer or academic year in one of the most vibrant cities in the Arab world? AUC's stunning campus and state-of-the-art facilities is your ideal destination!

Studying Arabic

Choose from our diverse Arabic Language offerings at AUC.

Student Life

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Housing

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Athletics

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Dining

Campus Experience

Check out our 360º virtual tour to give you a realistic experience of what you can expect to see when you arrive.

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Cairo

The student experience at AUC is unlike any other. By far the largest city in Egypt, the city of Cairo provides students with a unique opportunity to live and study in one of the most vibrant and historic cities in the world. With two campus, AUC gives students a chance to fully immerse themselves in the culture Cairo has to offer. 

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Important Resources

AUC Excellence Scholarships

Academic Advising

Tuition and Aid

U.S. Loans

Veteran Benefits

Academic Calendar

Academic Integrity

Grading and Examination

Summer Sessions

Transfer Credit

Transcript Requests

Internship Opportunities

Community Engagement

Student Consumer Disclosures

Eligibility Criteria to Pay Egyptian Student Tuition

Notable International Alumni

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Freeman Hrabowski (SAB'69)

President, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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Yuriko Kioke

First Female Governor of Tokyo; Former Minister of Defense and Former Minister of the Environment, Japan

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Thomas L. Friedman

Op-Ed Columnist, The New York Times; Best-Selling Author; Three-Time Pulitzer Prize Winner