American University in Cairo: Statistics

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#1260 of 14,131 In the World
#25 of 1,104 In Africa
#5 of 50 In Egypt
#1 of 3 In New Cairo
#240 of 1,014 For Information Technology
Top50% For 95 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 9,696 scientific papers with 150,893 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
9,696
Citations
150,893

American University in Cairo majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
5,485 / 92,218
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
4,780 / 64,698
Physics
4,624 / 78,488
Environmental Science
4,499 / 72,818
Biology
4,271 / 92,515
Chemistry
4,180 / 88,666
Computer Science
3,990 / 56,749
Quantum and Particle physics
3,365 / 59,181
Political Science
2,957 / 41,457
Materials Science
2,821 / 53,775
Law
2,756 / 38,912
Geography and Cartography
2,626 / 34,605
Philosophy
2,343 / 30,605
Organic Chemistry
2,336 / 56,848
Business
2,267 / 32,511
History
2,195 / 25,784
Medicine
2,128 / 44,927
Mathematics
2,076 / 31,400
Geology
2,015 / 35,525
Sociology
1,944 / 29,092
Economics
1,922 / 28,037
Archaeology
1,817 / 23,758
Ecology
1,748 / 30,574
Biochemistry
1,715 / 49,213
Electrical Engineering
1,550 / 18,768
Psychology
1,514 / 25,622
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,508 / 20,040
Statistics
1,453 / 21,987
Optical Engineering
1,383 / 25,782
Metallurgical Engineering
1,317 / 27,119
Paleontology
1,277 / 23,679
Genetics
1,267 / 30,005
Nanotechnology
1,175 / 31,116
Linguistics
1,108 / 15,548
Art & Design
1,097 / 11,092
Management
1,076 / 17,864
Chemical Engineering
1,055 / 33,577
Mechanical Engineering
1,051 / 13,699
Machine Learning
991 / 14,921
Telecommunications
957 / 10,417

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
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 53 240
2002 81 338
2003 75 391
2004 90 439
2005 116 560
2006 176 693
2007 146 840
2008 190 1022
2009 200 1345
2010 241 1544
2011 313 2062
2012 383 2573
2013 435 3373
2014 452 3948
2015 399 4256
2016 461 4846
2017 453 5520
2018 453 7020
2019 477 8240
2020 619 10783
2021 723 14387
2022 742 17013
2023 710 19651
2024 568 20738
2025 424 18950
Academic rankings

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 56)
    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.

  2. Yuriko Koike

    Yuriko Koike
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1952-.. (age 74)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Yuriko Koike is a Japanese politician who has served as the Governor of Tokyo since 2016. Previously, she 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 Junichiro Koizumi from 2003 to 2006, and Minister of Defense under Shinzo Abe between July and August 2007.

  3. Reza Pahlavi

    Reza Pahlavi
    Born in
    Iran Flag Iran
    Years
    1960-.. (age 66)
    Occupations
    musicianhuman rights defenderamateur photographeraircraft pilotpolitician
    Biography

    Reza Pahlavi, formerly addressed as Prince Reza Pahlavi, is an Iranian political activist and dissident in exile in the United States. A member of the Pahlavi dynasty, he is the eldest son of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last shah of Iran, and his wife the empress Farah Diba. He is described as one of the most prominent figures in the opposition to the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

  4. John Owen Brennan

    John Owen Brennan
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1955-.. (age 71)
    Occupations
    intelligence analystcivil servantintelligence officer
    Biography

    John Owen Brennan is an American former intelligence officer who served as the director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) from March 2013 to January 2017. He served as chief counterterrorism advisor to U.S. president Barack Obama, with the title Deputy National Security Advisor for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, and Assistant to the President. Previously, he advised Obama on foreign policy and intelligence issues during his 2008 presidential campaign and presidential transition.

All 85 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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