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Experience a global education with opportunities to study abroad in universities in 60+ cities around the world. Compete for more than 800 chances to fund your AUC education with a 50+% excellence scholarship and/or a 40-50% first-year achievement award.


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.
 

AUC's Driven Community

Discover the inspiring, vibrant stories of the #AUCDriven community - students, alumni and faculty alike! AUC: Driven by Excellence. Every Day.

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Meet Moustafa, AUC’s Driven Catalyst

Meet the Catalyst, Moustafa. A biology and bioinformatics student driven by his passion to preserve the marine world. 
 

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    Meet Dalia, AUC’s Driven Chief

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    Meet Jacquelyn, AUC’s Driven Mentor

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Palestine Week: From the Nakba in 1948 to the Ongoing War on Gaza
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Palestine Week: From the Nakba in 1948 to the Ongoing War on Gaza

May 12 - May 16
1:00 pm
AUC New Cairo
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Palestine Week: From the Nakba in 1948 to the Ongoing War on Gaza
12
May

Palestine Week: From the Nakba in 1948 to the Ongoing War on Gaza

12 May - 16 May
1:00 pm
AUC New Cairo
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The AUC Experience

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"It has been an interesting process of self-exploration, independence, networking and professional development."
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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.

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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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