American University in Cairo: Statistics

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#1310 of 14,131 In the World
#21 of 1,104 In Africa
#4 of 50 In Egypt
#1 of 3 In New Cairo
#235 of 1,009 For Information Technology
Top50% For 93 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
90%
Enrollment
6,857
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Languages
English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate90%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate (Thanawiya 'Amma) or recognized equivalent
Academic CalendarSeptember to July (September - January; February-June); Winter Session in February and Summer Session in June-July
Enrollment6,857

We've calculated the 90% acceptance rate for American University in Cairo based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

American University in Cairo has published 9,350 scientific papers with 136,191 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Political Science, and Materials Science.

Publications
9,350
Citations
136,191

American University in Cairo majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
5,305 / 83,184
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
4,640 / 59,546
Physics
4,482 / 71,340
Environmental Science
4,375 / 65,545
Biology
4,135 / 82,214
Chemistry
4,050 / 78,988
Computer Science
3,850 / 51,765
Quantum and Particle physics
3,275 / 53,935
Political Science
2,878 / 38,573
Materials Science
2,731 / 48,624
Law
2,693 / 36,184
Geography and Cartography
2,562 / 31,923
Philosophy
2,299 / 28,668
Organic Chemistry
2,256 / 50,036
Business
2,211 / 30,153
History
2,136 / 23,692
Medicine
2,028 / 39,646
Mathematics
2,023 / 29,100
Geology
1,971 / 31,700
Sociology
1,898 / 26,932
Economics
1,881 / 25,842
Archaeology
1,771 / 21,755
Ecology
1,686 / 27,117
Biochemistry
1,661 / 43,046
Electrical Engineering
1,509 / 17,176
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,466 / 18,546
Psychology
1,459 / 23,282
Statistics
1,416 / 20,258
Optical Engineering
1,353 / 23,777
Metallurgical Engineering
1,282 / 24,678
Paleontology
1,261 / 21,017
Genetics
1,213 / 26,270
Nanotechnology
1,136 / 27,891
Linguistics
1,084 / 14,460
Art & Design
1,066 / 10,328
Management
1,049 / 16,631
Mechanical Engineering
1,029 / 12,572
Chemical Engineering
1,021 / 30,263
Machine Learning
975 / 13,703
Telecommunications
928 / 9,787

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 23 97
1993 30 103
1994 27 102
1995 36 125
1996 53 147
1997 40 116
1998 50 171
1999 56 158
2000 58 390
2001 52 239
2002 81 338
2003 75 391
2004 90 437
2005 116 560
2006 176 693
2007 146 841
2008 190 1021
2009 202 1344
2010 241 1543
2011 313 2064
2012 381 2572
2013 431 3369
2014 448 3944
2015 398 4235
2016 460 4843
2017 451 5514
2018 450 6997
2019 477 8243
2020 618 10781
2021 722 14386
2022 739 16996
2023 710 19633
2024 559 20577
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Tuition

The tuition table for American University in Cairo gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Tuition Cost (per credit hour)
Undergraduate USD 1,100
Graduate USD 1,200
Executive Education USD 1,500

The American University in Cairo has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by American University in Cairo.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes No
Biology Yes Yes No
Business Yes Yes No
Chemistry Yes Yes No
Computer Science Yes Yes No
Economics Yes Yes No
Engineering Yes Yes No
Environmental Science Yes Yes No
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes No
Mathematics Yes Yes No
Medicine No No No
Physics Yes Yes No
Psychology Yes Yes No
Baccalaureos/Bachelor's degree Accountancy, Actuarial Science, Ancient Civilizations, Anthropology, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Cultural Studies, Economics, Electronic Engineering, English, Fine Arts, Journalism, Literature, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Middle Eastern Studies, Modern History, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Theatre
Graduate Diploma Comparative Law, Comparative Literature, Computer Science, Demography and Population, Environmental Studies, Foreign Languages Education, Gender Studies, Human Rights, International Economics, International Law, Middle Eastern Studies, Native Language Education, Physics, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Social Policy, Social Psychology, Women's Studies
Master's Degree Anthropology, Arabic, Archaeology, Architecture, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Comparative Law, Comparative Literature, Comparative Politics, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Demography and Population, Development Studies, Economics, Educational Administration, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering Drawing and Design, Engineering Management, English, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Finance, Food Science, Foreign Languages Education, Gender Studies, Higher Education, History, Human Rights, Industrial Engineering, International and Comparative Education, International Business, International Economics, International Law, Islamic Studies, Journalism, Literature, Mass Communication, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Middle Eastern Studies, Nanotechnology, North African Studies, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Power Engineering, Production Engineering, Protective Services, Psychology, Public Administration, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Religion, Robotics, Social Policy, Social Psychology, Sociology, Teacher Training, Telecommunications Engineering, Women's Studies
Doctorate Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Environmental Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Natural Sciences, Robotics, Telecommunications Engineering

American University in Cairo alumni

  1. Queen Rania of Jordan

    Queen Rania of Jordan
    Born in
    Kuwait Flag Kuwait
    Years
    1970-.. (age 55)
    Enrolled in the American University in Cairo
    In 1992 graduated with Bachelor in Business Administration
    Occupations
    queen consort
    Biography

    Rania Al Abdullah is Queen of Jordan as the wife of King Abdullah II. Rania's domestic activities include education, youth, environmental, and health initiatives. Globally, she has campaigned for education and cross-cultural dialogue. She has authored three children's books: The Sandwich Swap, The King's Gift, and Enduring Beauty.

  2. Yuriko Koike

    Yuriko Koike
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1952-.. (age 73)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Yuriko Koike is a Japanese politician, who has served as the Governor of Tokyo since 2016. Previously, she was also served as a member of the House of Councillors from 1992 to 1993, a member of the House of Representatives from 1993 to 2016, Minister of the Environment under from 2003 to 2006, and Minister of Defense in between July and August 2007.

  3. Reza Pahlavi

    Reza Pahlavi
    Born in
    Iran Flag Iran
    Years
    1960-.. (age 65)
    Occupations
    photographermusicianartistwriterhuman rights activist
    Biography

    Reza Pahlavi is the eldest son of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the former Shah of Iran, and his wife Farah Diba. He was officially named Crown Prince of Iran in 1967 at the time of his father's coronation.

  4. Amr Waked

    Amr Waked
    Born in
    Egypt Flag Egypt
    Years
    1973-.. (age 52)
    Occupations
    film actortelevision actorstage actoractor
    Biography

    Amr Waked is an Egyptian film, television and stage actor. He is best known to international audiences and in Hollywood for his role in the 2005 film Syriana. Other prominent roles include a Yemeni sheikh called Muhammad in Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, Pierre Del Rio in Luc Besson's Lucy and Farouk Hassan in Ramy.

All 86 notable alumni

American University in Cairo faculties and divisions

Centre : American Studies and Research American Studies
Centre : Arabic Study Abroad Arabic
Centre : Desert Development Arid Land Studies, Development Studies
Centre : Journalism Journalism
Centre : Management Management
Centre : Philanthropy and Civic Engagement Civics
Centre : Social Research Social Studies
Institute : Arabic Language Arabic
Institute : English Language English
Institute : Gender and Women's Studies Gender Studies, Women's Studies
Research Division : Economics and Business History Economic History
Research Division : Science and Technology Natural Sciences, Technology
School : Business, Economics and Communication Accountancy, Administration, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Communication Studies, Economics, Journalism, Management, Mass Communication
School : Continuing Education Accountancy, Arabic, Computer Science, Education, Finance, Human Resources, Human Rights, Information Technology, International Law, Marketing, Tourism, Translation and Interpretation
School : Humanities and Social Sciences Anthropology, Arts and Humanities, Comparative Law, Comparative Literature, Demography and Population, English, Film, History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Islamic Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Music, Performing Arts, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology, Theatre, Visual Arts
School : Science and Engineering Actuarial Science, Analytical Chemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Construction Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Sciences, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Physics

General information

Alternative names AUC
الجامعة الأمريكية بالقاهرة
Founded 1919
Accreditation USA Council for Accreditation of Higher education, the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; Protocol with the Egyptian Government

Location and contacts

Address P.O. Box 74 AUC Avenue
New Cairo, 11835
Egypt
City population 1,500,000

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