Private UniversityPublished: 11 May 2026Updated: 21 May 2026

Study at American University in Cairo for International Students 2026

القاهرةEst. 1919

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Overview of the American University in Cairo
Schools & Specialisations
Tuition Fees & Scholarships
Admission Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions

Overview of the American University in Cairo (AUC) for International Students

The American University in Cairo (AUC) was founded in 1919, making it Egypt's third oldest university and the oldest American educational institution in the Middle East. Located in New Cairo with a leadership office in New York. Ranking: 415th globally (QS 2023) and 2nd in Egypt after Cairo University.

AUC offers 26 undergraduate programmes, 44 Master's programmes, and 2 PhD programmes across 39 major disciplines and 40 minors. Language of instruction: English. Home to Egypt's largest English-language book collection and 13 research centres. Students and faculty come from over 60 countries worldwide.

Schools & Specialisations

School	Key Specialisations
Ansy Sawaris School of Business	Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Information Systems
School of Global Affairs & Public Policy	Integrated Marketing Communication, Middle East Studies, Journalism & Mass Communication, Global & Public Affairs, American Studies
School of Humanities & Social Sciences	Anthropology, Arabic Studies, Egyptology, English & Comparative Literature, Film, Graphic Design, History, Musical Performance
School of Science & Engineering	Actuarial Sciences, Architecture, Computer Science, Electronics & Communications Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Physics

Tuition Fees & Scholarships for International Students

Item	Details
Credit hour fee	$735 (all specialisations)
Registration fee	$155
Estimated annual cost	$3,500 – $8,000+ (depending on credit hours)
Housing deposit (international students)	$300

Scholarships: The Merit Scholarship Programme provides discounts of 20%–100% for academically outstanding students and those talented in sports, arts, music or leadership. Named donor scholarships include: Abd El-Hadi Taher, Hail Saeed, Lockheed Martin, Al-Lahidan Fund, Sudanese Students Scholarship, Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, and others.

Admission Requirements for International Students

High school diploma or equivalent with minimum 75% (minimum does not guarantee admission)
TOEFL or IELTS at scores set by the university (test must be no older than 2 years)
Pass university admission tests specific to each programme
For postgraduate: Accredited Bachelor's + minimum GPA + PhD Master's thesis PDF
Documents certified by home country foreign ministry and Egyptian embassy

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Frequently Asked Questions — American University in Cairo

What is AUC's global ranking?

415th globally according to QS World University Rankings 2023, and 2nd in Egypt after Cairo University.

What is the credit hour fee for international students at AUC?

$735 per credit hour for all specialisations, plus a $155 registration fee.

Are scholarships available for international students at AUC?

Yes, the Merit Scholarship Programme provides 20%–100% discounts for academically outstanding and talented students, plus named donor scholarships from major benefactors.

How many academic programmes does AUC offer?

26 undergraduate programmes, 44 Master's programmes and 2 PhD programmes across 39 major disciplines.

Is on-campus housing available for international students?

Yes, 12 fully equipped residential units with beds, desks, air conditioning and high-speed internet, plus 24-hour access to sports facilities, dining outlets and a medical clinic.

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