Clean Up and Build Up: Architecture Students Design Sustainable Solutions for a Greener Cairo
Students engage hands-on with local community of fishermen and farmers at Qursaya Island.
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.
A group of graduate students from Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs turned to AUC for help organizing their Egypt Trek.
Along with the Sawiris family, AUC celebrated the naming of the Onsi Sawiris School of Business in a special ceremony.
Students receive scholarships or financial support
Global cities for studying abroad
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.
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.