The American University in Cairo

The American University in Cairo (AUC) is an independent, not-for-profit university in Cairo, Egypt, chartered and accredited in both the United States and Egypt. It has taught in English for more than a century and follows a liberal arts curriculum built around critical thinking, problem-solving and a global outlook.

AUC has two campuses. The main campus in New Cairo houses its schools, 12 cross-disciplinary research centres, laboratories and, according to the university, Egypt's largest English-language library collection. The historic Tahrir Square campus is in downtown Cairo. The university also runs a School of Continuing Education.

AUC accepts international students on undergraduate and graduate degree programmes, as well as non-degree visiting students; international students pay tuition and fees in US dollars. Students can take part in international exchanges and internships, with study abroad options in more than 60 cities worldwide. Student residences are a short walk from classes on campus, and graduates join an alumni network of more than 52,000 people.