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New Cairo Neighborhood

The New Cairo neighborhood is known for its fresh air and calmness. The AUC campus is within walking distance, offering facilities such as a small grocery market and an extensive sports complex. A lot of entertainment options and commercial areas are functioning in the area. In addition, AUC has established a special shuttle bus from the new housing site to commercial areas nearby. Click here for the shuttle bus schedule. Another option is to use the regular AUC buses that leave the campus throughout the day to go to several neighborhoods in Cairo, including downtown, El Rehab, Maadi, and Zamalek. Click here for the schedule of the routes. 

The AUC housing complex is located a mere 500 meters from the campus. View the New Cairo apartment models here.

There are schools in the New Cairo area, including the New Cairo British International School, the Canadian International School, the Modern English School and the American International School. These schools usually provide transportation, but checking with them while registering is always wise.

 

Maadi Neighborhood

Maadi neighborhood is 10 kilometers (six miles) south of downtown Cairo and 20 km (12 miles) southwest of AUC New Cairo. 

Maadi offers family-oriented activities. The easiest transportation to downtown Cairo is by metro. The AUC bus service to the New Cairo Campus takes around 50 minutes, depending on the time of day. Afternoon return trips may require more time owing to traffic congestion. This service is free for faculty and staff.

There are many private international schools, including Cairo American College, the French Lycée and the Maadi British International School. There are also several nurseries, such as The Preschool Years, Irish Nursery, Small Talk and Small World.

Location of Housing Buildings

The new AUC housing site is at the center of the New Cairo area, close to AUC New Cairo and only 500 meters (550 yards) from Gate 4. The ring road passes along the western edge of New Cairo. Travel times from other areas of Cairo are roughly expected to range from approximately 40 minutes (Maadi, Heliopolis and Nasr City) to an hour (Garden City and  Downtown), possibly longer for Zamalek. Afternoon return trips to some areas may require more time because of traffic congestion. AUC buses run throughout the day. Learn more information on transportation and bus schedules here.

Faculty members are encouraged to visit the housing site by making an appointment with the Housing Office at [email protected].

Check the New Cairo annual rent rate here.

Apartments

Location of AUC housing plots relative to AUC New Cairo

Plots 38 and 51, south and southwest of the campus, are AUC-related housing sites. The housing plots in Plot 51 are owned by individual AUC faculty and staff, as are some in Plot 38. University-owned housing for eligible relocated hires is found in Plot 38.

View a photo gallery of a model apartment here.
Take a video tour of a model apartment here.

Based upon experience to date with the varying needs of relocated faculty and staff, there are 40 apartments in 10 Abd El Kader Hatem Street (Plot 1) distributed as follows:

  • Four one-bedroom apartments
  • 25 two-bedroom apartments and study room
  • 11 three-bedroom apartments and study room

40 apartments in 39 Ahmed Abu El Naga Street (Plot 3) distributed as follows:

  • Four one-bedroom apartments
  • 24 two-bedroom apartments and study room
  • 12 three-bedroom apartments and study room

View the plan of an apartment in Plot 1 here.
View the plan of an apartment in Plot 3 here.

While individual and family needs will be taken into account when approving requests for specific apartments, it may not be possible to meet all requests or preferences simply because housing availability is limited. An application/request process is in place to ensure fair allocation and to optimize the match between what is requested and available.