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Driven by Excellence. Every Day.

Find yourself at the center of creative thinking, collaborative research and global perspective.


Welcome to The American University in Cairo, the region’s leading U.S.-accredited liberal arts institution. We empower our students to think creatively across disciplines in pursuit of world-changing ideas. We’re a community driven by excellence. Every day.
 

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Fact, Fiction or Fabrication?

Associate Professor of Practice Khaled Ezzelarab examines how the rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping media credibility.

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AUC's Driven Community

Our Driven Community
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“Helping children achieve optimal growth, which is their most basic right regardless of when, how or where they are born.”
Seham Elmrayed, Assistant Professor, Institute of Global Health and Human Ecology
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“Assuming leadership positions and building teams that are motivated to impact others at AUC and in Egypt keeps me driven.”
Amgad Eldesouky, Mechanical Engineering Major
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“Seeing the continuation of ancient Egypt in modern Egypt, this connection between the present and the past is fascinating.”
Monica Hanna ’04, ’07, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, The American University of Iraq
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Our Driven Community
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    Meet The Tracer — Assistant Professor Seham Elmrayed

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    Meet The Mechanic — Amgad Eldesouky

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    Meet The Unearther — Monica Hanna ’04, ’07

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Academic Excellence

Education Driven by Excellence. Every Day.

With up to 39 unique undergraduate majors, AUC is a global hub for creative ideas and academic progress. AUC prepares students to be passionate and engaged citizens with the knowledge and tools to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

The AUC Experience

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"Being on my own forced me to truly melt into the local culture. It pushed me out of my bubble in the best way possible."
Jessica Naguib
Nova School of Business and Economics, Portugal
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60%+

Students receive scholarships or financial support

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Global cities for studying abroad

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  • Unique Location: Explore one of the oldest civilizations in the world

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Cairo: Our City

AUC takes inspiration from Cairo — one of the most dynamic cities in the world —using it as a site for learning and integrating it into the curriculum. The capital city of Egypt is a vibrant and bustling metropolis that offers a unique and enriching experience for students.

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One University: Two Campuses

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