American University in Cairo: Statistics

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#1326 of 14,131 In the World
#20 of 1,104 In Africa
#4 of 50 In Egypt
#1 of 3 In New Cairo
#210 of 1,039 For Information Technology
Top50% For 91 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 8,103 scientific papers with 89,888 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
8,103
Citations
89,888

American University in Cairo majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
4,691 / 57,764
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
4,087 / 36,546
Physics
3,935 / 49,162
Environmental Science
3,825 / 43,057
Biology
3,677 / 56,546
Chemistry
3,589 / 55,352
Computer Science
3,442 / 34,307
Quantum and Particle physics
2,890 / 37,212
Political Science
2,514 / 23,438
Materials Science
2,436 / 35,381
Law
2,376 / 22,541
Geography and Cartography
2,223 / 19,943
Philosophy
2,066 / 18,391
Organic Chemistry
2,017 / 35,775
Business
1,993 / 20,094
History
1,893 / 14,280
Mathematics
1,827 / 19,796
Medicine
1,759 / 26,562
Geology
1,744 / 21,241
Sociology
1,688 / 16,439
Economics
1,684 / 16,598
Archaeology
1,566 / 13,095
Biochemistry
1,517 / 30,706
Ecology
1,467 / 17,698
Electrical Engineering
1,386 / 12,183
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,325 / 12,212
Psychology
1,284 / 14,949
Statistics
1,280 / 13,689
Optical Engineering
1,221 / 17,155
Metallurgical Engineering
1,151 / 18,332
Paleontology
1,138 / 14,089
Genetics
1,069 / 18,512
Nanotechnology
1,030 / 20,818
Linguistics
976 / 8,753
Management
964 / 11,218
Art & Design
959 / 6,890
Mechanical Engineering
920 / 8,640
Chemical Engineering
914 / 23,108
Machine Learning
896 / 8,982
Telecommunications
843 / 6,712

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 18 87
1992 22 82
1993 30 75
1994 25 80
1995 36 102
1996 49 127
1997 37 80
1998 46 130
1999 43 127
2000 54 293
2001 47 181
2002 69 236
2003 73 289
2004 86 338
2005 110 438
2006 161 521
2007 128 652
2008 176 814
2009 200 1032
2010 218 1236
2011 286 1611
2012 331 2063
2013 375 2694
2014 437 3099
2015 359 3419
2016 446 3896
2017 409 4307
2018 420 5348
2019 437 6337
2020 550 7992
2021 664 10846
2022 732 13355
2023 612 15067
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 54)
    Enrolled in the American University in Cairo
    In 1992 graduated with Bachelor of Business Administration
    Occupations
    international forum participantqueen 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 72)
    Occupations
    international forum participantpolitician
    Biography

    Yuriko Koike is a Japanese politician, who has served as the Governor of Tokyo since 2016. She graduated from the American University in Cairo in 1976 and was a member of the House of Representatives of Japan from 1993 until 2016, when she resigned to run for Governor of Tokyo. She also previously served as Minister of the Environment in the Junichiro Koizumi cabinet from 2003 to 2006 and briefly as Minister of Defense in the first cabinet of Shinzō Abe in 2007. Koike was elected Governor of Tokyo in 2016, becoming the metropolis's first female Governor. Koike was re-elected Governor in 2020, winning 59.7% of the vote.

  3. Amr Waked

    Amr Waked
    Born in
    Egypt Flag Egypt
    Years
    1973-.. (age 51)
    Occupations
    stage actortelevision actorfilm 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.

  4. Mohamed Emam

    Mohamed Emam
    Born in
    Egypt Flag Egypt
    Years
    1984-.. (age 40)
    Occupations
    actor
    Biography

    Mohamed Adel Mohamed Emam is an Egyptian actor. He comes from an artistic family as his father is actor Adel Emam. His brother is the director Ramy Imam.

All 80 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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