Specialized Accreditations

Specialized Accreditation of Science and Engineering Programs

Responsive to increasing globalization, AUC’s School of Sciences and Engineering (SSE) works to ensure its programs are recognized worldwide and its students can employ their talents internationally. Below are the SSE programs that received international recognition for their quality. 

ABET-accredited programs in SSE:

• The Actuarial Science (BS) program is accredited by the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission's general criteria
• The Biology (BSc) program is accredited by the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria
• The Computer Engineering (BS) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission's general criteria, the electrical, computer, communications, telecommunication(s) criteria and similarly named engineering programs
• The Computer Science (BS) program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET,  under the commission's general criteria and the program criteria for the computer science and similarly named computing programs
• The Construction Engineering (BS) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET,  under the commission's general criteria, construction criteria and similarly named engineering programs
• The Electronics and Communications Engineering (BS) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET,  under the commission's general criteria, electrical, computer, communications, telecommunication(s) criteria and similarly named engineering programs
• The Mechanical Engineering (BS) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET,  under the commission's general criteria, mechanical criteria and similarly named engineering programs
• The Petroleum Engineering (BS) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission's general criteria, petroleum criteria and similarly named engineering programs

Other internationally accredited SSE programs:

• The Bachelor of Architecture (B Arch) program received validation from the UNESCO-UIA Charter for Architectural Education. In 2023, the program was approved for initial candidacy by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) and is due to apply for continuation of candidacy in 2024 and initial accreditation in 2026
• The Chemistry (BS) program is accredited by the Canadian Society for Chemistry (CSC)

For more information, visit the School of Sciences and Engineering accreditation webpage.

Triple Crown Accredited Onsi Sawiris School of Business

The Onsi Sawiris School of Business achieved the Triple Crown accreditation, placing the school among the top one percent of educational institutions worldwide to achieve the following accreditations.

• Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
• Association of MBAs (AMBA)
• European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS)

For more information, visit the Onsi Sawiris School of Business accreditation webpage.

Specialized Accreditation of Public Policy and Public Administration Programs

The Public Policy and Administration Masters (MPA) and (MPP) programs are “Triple Crown” accredited globally in the field of Public Affairs Education. 

• European Association for Public Administration Accreditation (EAPAA)
• International Commission on Accreditation of Public Administration (ICAPA)
• Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration (NASPAA)

For more information, visit the School of Global Affairs and Public Policy accreditation webpage. 

Specialized Accreditation of English Language Programs

ELI Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA) Accreditation

The Department of English Language Instruction of The American University in Cairo's Academy of Liberal Arts is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA). The U.S. Secretary of Education recognizes CEA as a nationally recognized accrediting agency for English language programs and institutions in the U.S.

For more information, visit the Department of English Language Instruction CEA accreditation webpage. 

Specialized accreditations for The School Of Continuing Education

The School of Continuing Education (SCE) is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.

For more information, visit the School of Continuing Education accreditation webpage.