International Students
For almost 100 years, students from around the globe have chosen to study at The American University in Cairo. Currently, AUC has more than 60 countries represented on both campuses. As one of the region's leading liberal arts institutions, AUC enjoys a variety of internationally-accredited disciplines and programs instructed in English by highly selected qualified faculty members. On a local, regional and global level, AUC’s academic reputation highly ranked and widely recognized.
Almost half of AUC's student body receives scholarships, fellowships or financial aid.
To ensure a smooth transition to Egypt, AUC provides counseling and medical services, 24-hour security and safeguarding and a positive and inclusive residential life. Studying at AUC will offer students a unique opportunity at the heart of the Middle East, enjoying both a historical and cosmopolitan space that has a longstanding tradition of bringing the best of all worlds.
Cultural Immersion
CAMPUS EXPERIENCE
New Cairo Campus
Designed to accommodate 5,500 full-time students and 1,500 faculty and staff, AUC’s $400 million, 260-acre campus is technologically advanced and environmentally sensitive. Check out our campus interactive map here.
Student Residences
Living on-campus or near campus is a convenient and elevating experience for students. We, at the University Residences, provide living options that will serve as your home during your academic journey.
Safety and Security
At AUC, we recognize that a university campus serves as the center of a student’s academic and cultural experience, and our Office of Safety and Security is committed to providing a safe, secure and welcoming campus environment for our global community of students from more than 50 countries.
Hear from our students
I Joined AUC Because...
September 21, Undergraduate and graduate students share the reasons they joined AUC; from its vibrant campus, diverse academic programs and unique student life experiences. #JoinAUC.
Last year, I was part of the prestigious CASA program. I’m very thankful to have finally gotten into the TAFL program at AUC and excited to embark on this journey. Masr minawara bi ahlaha (Egyptian people make the country what it is).
Mark Papai, Hungary
Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language
I decided to pursue a semester abroad at AUC because of its Center for Migration and Refugee Studies. The center and professors here are highly acclaimed. I’m very excited to be in such a historic city and to visit its wonderful museums.
Ashling O’Donnell, United States
Forced Migration and Refugee Studies
Special Academic Programs
Faculty Lead Programs are short-term academic programs that are specifically designed for visiting groups of scholars and students. The programs can be study visits or credit-hour courses, with their duration ranging from one day to two months or more.
Principal Point of Contact
PPoC is the principal point of contact to all international students (degree-seeking, non-degree seeking, undergraduate and graduate) that aims to assist them with a smooth transition to their new experiences.
Partnerships
AUC’s partnerships is directed at demonstrating the quality of AUC’s academic activities and their impact on the world, as well as its internal capacity in educational
Notable International Alumni
Freeman Hrabowski (SAB '69)
Yuriko Kioke
Thomas L. Friedman
