AUC Expands Professional Development Programs to Administrative Capital
AUC's Professional Development Center will now be located in the Administrative Capital, extending AUC's off-campus impact to the institutions that shape Egypt's future.
AUC has signed an exciting new agreement with the Administrative Capital for Urban Development (ACUD) to bring academic and professional opportunities to the New Capital through AUC’s School of Continuing Education (SCE). Under this agreement, SCE’s Professional Development Center will now be located in the Administrative Capital, enabling professionals to continue developing their skill sets.
“The opening of AUC’s School of Continuing Education Professional Development Center at the New Capital marks a significant milestone in SCE’s commitment to lifelong learning and extended education,” said Mahmoud Allam, dean of the School of Continuing Education. “Through this center, we aim to support the continuous professional development of government employees and professionals, while extending AUC’s impact beyond campus and closer to the institutions shaping Egypt’s future.”
The School of Continuing Education has many partnerships with outside institutions, including the Ain Shams Medical School, Al-Azhar University and the U.S. Embassy’s Regional Language Office. The agreement with the Administrative Capital for Urban Development will be the latest in a growing cadre of institutional partnerships that connect Egypt’s diverse educational opportunities to AUC.
As the Administrative Capital continues to develop and become the heart of Egyptian government, AUC hopes to continue strengthening institutional ties with ACUD. The Administrative Capital, which became the seat of the Egyptian government in 2024, currently hosts 14 ministries and can house up to seven million people. The development of the capital city is part of the wider development initiative Egypt 2030.
“We are pleased to sign this agreement with the American University in Cairo, which not only aligns with our strategic mandate to position the New Capital as a regional beacon for knowledge but also presents a vital integration of urban development and academic excellence,” stated Khaled Abbas, chairman and managing director of ACUD. “ACUD is committed to delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure that meets international standards, providing the necessary foundation for the AUC to drive human capital development.”
