AUC

About

Founded in 1919, The American University in Cairo is a leading English-language, U.S.-accredited institution of higher education. A crossroads for the world’s cultures and a vibrant forum for reasoned argument and spirited debate, AUC is the center of the intellectual, social and cultural life of the Arab world. Its diverse community of students, faculty, alumni, trustees and generous supporters represents more than 60 countries. 

Majors:

• Accounting
• Actuarial Science
• Anthropology
• Arabic Studies
• Architecture
• Biology
• Business Administration in Management of Information & Communication Technology
• Business & Entrepreneurship
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Computer Engineering
• Construction Engineering
• Data Science
• Economics
• Egyptology
• Electronics & Communications Engineering
• English & Comparative Literature
• Film
• Finance
• Graphic Design
• History
• Integrated Marketing Communication
• Management of Information & Communication Technology
• Marketing
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Middle East Studies
• Multimedia Communication & Journalism
• Music Technology
• Musical Arts in Performance
• Performance
• Petroleum Engineering
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Theatre
• Visual Arts

Minors:

• Accounting
• American Studies
• Anthropology
• Applied Probability & Statistics
• Arab and Islamic Civilizations
• Arabic Literature
• Arabic Writing and Reporting
• Archaeological Chemistry
• Architectural Design
• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Bioinformatics
• Biology
• Biomedical Sciences
• Business Administration
• Chemistry
• Community Development and Organizing
• Comparative Religion
• Computer Science
• Coptic Studies
• Design of Interior Spaces
• Development Studies
• Economics
• Educational Studies
• Egyptology
• Electronics
• English & Comparative Literature
• Entrepreneurship
• Environmental Science
• Film
• Financial Mathematics
• Game Design
• Gender Studies
• Global and Public Affairs
• History
• Information Systems
• Interactive Media Design
• Islamic Art & Architecture
• Islamic History
• Islamic Studies
• Journalism and Mass Communication
• Linguistics
• Mathematics
• Mechatronics
• Music
• Petroleum Engineering
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Political Economy
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Theatre
• Translation
• Type Design
• Visual Arts
• Writing

Requirements:

Requirements for Degree Undergraduate Students

All students must sit for an Arabic Language Placement exam during their freshman year unless they have submitted a Thanawiyya Amma certificate or its equivalent before the date of the last placement exam for any given academic year. Based on the placement exam score, students will either be exempted from required Arabic Language courses or be required to take one or two sequenced courses in Modern Standard Arabic to meet the University’s Arabic-language requirement for their bachelor’s degree. Students exempted from Arabic may still opt to register in elective Arabic courses.

Students required to sit for the Arabic language placement exam:

All non-Thanawiya Amma students are required to sit for the Arabic language placement exam, which is only administered by the AUC Department of Arabic Language Instruction to determine their Arabic language level. Based on the result of the Arabic language placement exam, students will fall into one of the following categories:

1. Exempted from Arabic language courses
2. Required to take one Arabic language course (3 credits)
3. Required to take two Arabic language courses (6 credits)

Students exempted from the Arabic language placement exam and Arabic language courses:

1. Thanawiya Amma holders or equivalent
2. Non-Thanawiya Amma holders who have passed the Arabic test administered by the Egyptian Ministry of Education prior to enrolling at AUC
3. Holders of the IGCSE/GCSE degrees who have also achieved a minimum grade of C in the IGCSE’s Arabic as a First Language exam

Provisional Admission

AUC considers the most academically qualified applicants for provisional admission during the spring for the following fall semester if they earned excellent grades or submitted documents of the below requirements prior to the set deadline. Final admission and category of acceptance will be given after submitting your final transcript and proof of graduation.

Having the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee you a place, but rather ensures entry to the selection process. The minimum admission scores for each certificate may change from one year to another according to AUC requirements.

• IGCSE/GCSE/GCE: complete at least eight subjects; preference is given to applicants who complete subjects at the advanced level as well as a complete file including the English proficiency exam results. 
• For School of Science and Engineering-Engineering: Completion of four O-level science courses (mathematics, physics, chemistry and a fourth science or information technology course), plus either two AS-level science courses (mathematics and physics or chemistry) or an advanced-level mathematics course, is required to qualify for admission. A minimum grade of B in no more than two of these courses is accepted, provided that they are not both in mathematics courses.
• For School of Science and Engineering-Actuarial Science: Completion of O-level and advanced-level mathematics courses is required to qualify for admission. A minimum grade of B in each is also required
• For School of Science and Engineering-Biology: Completion of two AS-level science courses, including biology, or an advanced level biology course is required to qualify for admission. A minimum grade of B is accepted in any of these courses.
• For School of Science and Engineering-Chemistry: Completion of four O-level science courses (mathematics, physics, chemistry and a fourth science or information technology course), plus either two AS-level science courses (chemistry and mathematics or physics) or an advanced-level chemistry course, is required to qualify for admission. A minimum overall average grade of B in these courses is accepted.
• For School of Science and Engineering-Computer Science: Completion of four O-level science courses (mathematics, physics and two other science or information technology courses), plus either two AS-level science courses (mathematics and physics) or an advanced-level mathematics course, is required to qualify for admission. A minimum grade of B in a maximum of two of these courses is accepted, provided that they are not both in mathematics courses.
• For School of Science and Engineering-Data Science: Completion of an advanced mathematics course (calculus) in grade 12 and one other science course in grades 10, 11 or 12 is required to qualify for admission. A minimum overall score of 80% and a minimum score of 80% per subject are also required
• For School of Science and Engineering-Mathematics: Completion of three O-level science courses (mathematics and two other science or information technology courses), plus either AS-level mathematics or an advanced-level mathematics course, is required to qualify for admission. A minimum grade of B in two of these courses is accepted, provided that they are not both in mathematics courses.
• For School of Science and Engineering-Physics:Completion of two O-level science courses (mathematics and physics), plus an AS-level course in mathematics, is required to qualify for admission.

• Admission of IGCSE applicants who have completed less than 12 years of schooling is not guaranteed and is subject to University approval and available slots. The following documents are needed as proof of 12 years of pre-university enrollment.
• Applicants who have completed 12 years of schooling in an international system are required to submit grade one final report in addition to year by year proof of enrollment (primary to secondary).
• Applicants who have completed six years after ibtedaya or three years after idadiya are required to submit a copy of the front and backside of the certificate (ibtdaya or idadiya) and ensure that the academic year is clearly printed on the document. Ibtdaya or idadiya certificate with results of only Arabic and religion are not considered as proof.
• AUC requires eight GCE, GCSE, or IGCSE subjects for admission consideration. However, applicants must submit all certificates, as well as their candidate number, to ensure that the University calculates eligibility using the highest eight scores. Only copies with a fresh stamp (from schools or British council) are considered as official documents.
• AUC does not accept OL Arabic (as a second language) as one of the eight subjects.
• Preference is given to students who have completed advanced or advanced subsidiary level subjects and have excellent grades.
• AUC accepts a minimum grade of C to satisfy the eight subject requirement at the ordinary or advanced subsidiary level, and a minimum grade of D at the advanced level.
• AUC considers the highest grade in subjects completed more than once.
• AUC counts the higher grade in the same subjects completed at both advanced and advanced subsidiary levels.
• To view the engineering requirements, click here.
• The University grants transfer credits for A-level subjects with grades of A or B. The University does not grant transfer credit for subjects completed at the AS, AO, or O levels. For transfer credit details, click here.
• Applicants are required to submit proof of English proficiency (International TOEFL/Academic IELTS) at the early stage of the admissions cycle.
• AS-Level is multiplied by a factor of 1.5
• A-Level is multiplied by a factor of 2.0
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Fees:

Tuition per credit hour

Egyptian Students: 667$

International Students: 735$

* Egyptian students may pay in USD or EGP at the daily rate of exchange in the bank at the time of payment.

*Full-time students take between 9 to 15 credits per semester. English Language Institute (ELI) is the equivalent of 12 credit hours.

Early Payment Discount

2% off if you pay in full 60 days before the first day of class.

Scholarships:

1)Excellence Scholarship Program

Through the Excellence Scholarship Program, the University offers a variety of highly competitive scholarships that, when combined, may provide tuition coverage from 20% to 100% in total for the very best students eligible in the various categories. Because excellence is multidimensional, AUC’s scholarships are based on a number of criteria. Excellence is the common thread that combines all categories of scholarship.

These highly competitive scholarships are based on excellence and financial need. This ensures that AUC is accessible to the most outstanding students, regardless of their financial ability.

All scholarships are applied annually and are renewable based on the recipient’s performance at AUC.

Excellence Scholarship Categories

Academic Achievement 

AUC is looking for students who are top academic performers — the best of the best — in their degree certificate. Awardees are top achieving students from all high schools’ certificates, including national, international, private and public schools. Students will compete against peers of the same or similar certificate. Coverage ranges from 20% to 60%.

*All eligible scholarship applicants will automatically be considered for this scholarship based on certificate scores. 

International Diversity 

As the gateway between Egypt, the Arab region and the rest of the world, AUC is home to a diverse student population that hails from more than 60 countries. Students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance and come from across the globe to study in the heart of the Arab world are an important part of the AUC experience. Coverage ranges from 20% to 30%.

*All eligible scholarship applicants will automatically be considered for this scholarship based on certificate scores. 

Egyptian National Certificates

Students who earn top marks in Egypt’s national degree programs (Thanawiya Amma/STEM/Nile), regardless of the school they attend (private, public), will be considered for this scholarship. Coverage ranges from 20% to 40%.

*All eligible scholarship applicants will automatically be considered for this scholarship based on certificate scores. 

Talents

AUC recognizes students who have distinguished themselves in the areas of sports, art, music, writing or any other field. Coverage ranges from 20% to 30%.

Leadership and Community Service

At the core of AUC’s liberal arts education are the critical thinking and problem solving skills necessary for the next generation to tackle the most pressing issues facing their community and the world. To that end, we are looking for applicants who have shown impactful leadership and are actively engaged in community service. Coverage ranges from 20% to 30%.

2)Donor-Funded Scholarships

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, AUC offers scholarship opportunities supported by individuals and corporations. These remarkable awards from donors have allowed AUC to recruit and educate outstanding and eligible students who come from different cities and educational backgrounds.

• For a complete list of donor-funded scholarships, click here.

Admissions Steps:

1. Submit the online application form. (Application is available online only). The application can be renewed from the fall to the spring semester of the same academic year only. A new application should be submitted for a new academic year.
2. Check that you have fulfilled all the University’s language requirements. Results of the TOEFL/IELTS exams may be sent directly to the admissions office. AUC’s code number for sending TOEFL score is 0903. 

• For more information about TOEFL/IETLS cut-off scores and placement levels:
  For spring 2023, click here.
  For fall 2023, click here.
• Both tests should be completed no more than two years prior to the first day of the term for which you are applying for admission
• English placement depends on your TOEFL/IELTS test scores
• Students who believe their placement in the ELI is not appropriate for their level of English proficiency are encouraged to re-take the TOEFL or IELTS. AUC does not offer “exemption” exams of any kind
• Applicants may submit an improved English placement test score to the University. The deadline to submit improved English placement test scores is the last working day before the start date of the semester at 4 pm Cairo Local Time. Scores submitted after this deadline will not be considered. For exact dates, check AUC’s academic calendar. AUC accepts only official test scores documents. Text messages from test centers will not be considered.

1.  Check that you have submitted all required documents by the set deadlines. Your application and a final admission decision will be pending the submission of all these documents. Applications submitted after the set deadlines will be considered according to space availability.

Contact Details:

Website: https://www.aucegypt.edu/

E-mail: enrolauc@aucegypt.edu

phone: 20.2.2615.1000

Location:

AUC Avenue, P.O. Box 74
New Cairo 11835, Egypt