The American University in Cairo ranked 5th in Egypt, 1260th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 96 research topics. The American University in Cairo ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 9,696 academic publications and 150,893 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 92 notable alumni.
The American University in Cairo ranked 15th for Engineering in Egypt and 1756th in the World with 5,485 publications made and 92,218 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The American University in Cairo ranked 7th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Egypt and 1687th in the World with 4,780 publications made and 64,698 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, History, Sociology.
The American University in Cairo ranked 18th for Physics in Egypt and 1891st in the World with 4,624 publications made and 78,488 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.
The American University in Cairo ranked 18th for Environmental Science in Egypt and 1951st in the World with 4,499 publications made and 72,818 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
The American University in Cairo ranked 20th for Biology in Egypt and 2208th in the World with 4,271 publications made and 92,515 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Genetics, Nanotechnology, Botany.
The American University in Cairo ranked 19th for Chemistry in Egypt and 2062nd in the World with 4,180 publications made and 88,666 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
The American University in Cairo ranked 15th for Computer Science in Egypt and 1871st in the World with 3,990 publications made and 56,749 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Cyber Security.
The American University in Cairo ranked 8th for Business in Egypt and 1357th in the World with 2,267 publications made and 32,511 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
The American University in Cairo ranked 15th for Mathematics in Egypt and 1943rd in the World with 2,076 publications made and 31,400 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Math Teachers, Operations Research.
The American University in Cairo ranked 5th for Economics in Egypt and 1167th in the World with 1,922 publications made and 28,037 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
The American University in Cairo ranked 16th for Psychology in Egypt and 2286th in the World with 1,514 publications made and 25,622 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Cognitive Science.
The American University in Cairo ranked 7th for Art & Design in Egypt and 1435th in the World with 1,097 publications made and 11,092 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Architecture.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
