American University in Cairo: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1315 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #21 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #5 of 50 | In Egypt |
| #1 of 3 | In New Cairo |
| #359 of 1,133 | For Political Economy |
| Top50% | For 81 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 42%
- Enrollment
- 6,500
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.aucegypt.edu
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 42% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Thanawiya 'Amma) or recognized equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | September to July (September - January; February-June); Winter Session in February and Summer Session in June-July |
| Enrollment | 6,500 |
We've calculated the 42% 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 6,919 scientific papers with 72,681 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, and Political Science.
American University in Cairo majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 13 | 55 |
| 1991 | 15 | 70 |
| 1992 | 21 | 70 |
| 1993 | 28 | 58 |
| 1994 | 24 | 71 |
| 1995 | 35 | 84 |
| 1996 | 41 | 83 |
| 1997 | 41 | 76 |
| 1998 | 44 | 122 |
| 1999 | 39 | 120 |
| 2000 | 50 | 212 |
| 2001 | 49 | 146 |
| 2002 | 53 | 207 |
| 2003 | 65 | 247 |
| 2004 | 78 | 273 |
| 2005 | 94 | 394 |
| 2006 | 140 | 455 |
| 2007 | 119 | 635 |
| 2008 | 166 | 786 |
| 2009 | 191 | 951 |
| 2010 | 200 | 1183 |
| 2011 | 248 | 1478 |
| 2012 | 270 | 1874 |
| 2013 | 346 | 2449 |
| 2014 | 366 | 2766 |
| 2015 | 335 | 3092 |
| 2016 | 374 | 3423 |
| 2017 | 396 | 3946 |
| 2018 | 365 | 4708 |
| 2019 | 396 | 5678 |
| 2020 | 510 | 7201 |
| 2021 | 689 | 11058 |
| 2022 | 639 | 12402 |
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
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Yuriko Koike
- Occupations
- politicianinternational forum participant
- Biography
-
Yuriko Koike is a Japanese politician who currently serves 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.
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Queen Rania of Jordan
- Enrolled in the American University in Cairo
- In 1992 graduated with Bachelor of Business Administration
- Occupations
- international forum participanthuman rights activist
- Biography
-
Rania Al-Abdullah is Queen of Jordan as the wife of King Abdullah II.
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Amr Waked
- Occupations
- actorfilm actortelevision actorstage actor
- 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.
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Mohamed Emam
- 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.
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 | 498,000 |