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The American University in Cairo Ranking

country rank: 1
world rank: 909

University Overview

The American University in Cairo, founded in 1919, is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of New Cairo (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Cairo. The American University in Cairo ranking (AUC) is a major ( Topuniversitieslist enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational Egyptian higher education institution that is officially recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The American University in Cairo ranking (AUC) provides courses and programs leading to legally recognized higher education degrees in a variety of fields, including pre-bachelor degrees (certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, and doctoral degrees.For further information, see the degree levels and fields of study matrix below from Topuniversitieslist. This Egyptian higher-education school, which is 103 years old, has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades. Students from all around the world are invited to apply for admission. AUC also offers a library, accommodation, sports facilities, financial assistance and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning options, as well as administrative services to students.

The American University in Cairo Ranking

University Identity

Name The American University in Cairo

الجامعة الأمريكية بالقاهرة
Acronym AUC
Founded 1919

University Location

Address AUC Avenue, PO Box 74 New Cairo 11835 Cairo Egypt
Tel +20 (2) 2615 1000
Fax +20 (2) 2795 7565

Yearly Tuition Range

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
7,500-10,000 US$ (5,500-7,400 Euro) 2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro)
International
students
7,500-10,000 US$ (5,500-7,400 Euro) 2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro)

University Admissions

Gender Men and Women (coed)
International Students Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate Not reported
Admission Office Office of Enrollment & Service Center Cairo 11835 (2) 2797 5757

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment 5,000-5,999
Academic Staff 400-499
Control Type Private
Entity Type Non-Profit
Academic Calendar Semesters
Campus Setting Urban
Religious Affiliation None

Carnegie Classification

Facilities and Services

Library Yes
Housing Yes
Sport Facilities Yes
Financial Aids Yes
Study Abroad Yes
Distance Learning Not reported
Academic Counseling Not reported
Career Services Not reported
Institutional Hospital Not reported

Memberships and Affiliations

Supreme Council of Universities (SCU) Association of African Universities (AAU)

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