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Four Universities, Three Countries, One Class
The course prepares students for the rapidly evolving area of software engineering by working with their international peers to create proje...
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.
Discover the inspiring, vibrant stories of the #AUCDriven community - students, alumni and faculty alike! AUC: Driven by Excellence. Every Day.
Meet the Catalyst, Moustafa. A biology and bioinformatics student driven by his passion to preserve the marine world.
Sherif Kamel ’88, ’90. ‘13, dean of AUC’s School of Business, has been elected board chair of AACSB for the 2024-2025.
Professor Ramy Aly looks to contemporary Egyptian hair culture to give insight into how race functions on a social level in Egypt.
"It has been an interesting process of self-exploration, independence, networking and professional development."
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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.