The American University in Cairo ranked 4th in Egypt, 1310th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 94 research topics. The American University in Cairo ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 9,350 academic publications and 136,191 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 89 notable alumni.
The American University in Cairo ranked 15th for Engineering in Egypt and 1764th in the World with 5,305 publications made and 83,184 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 1677th in the World with 4,640 publications made and 59,546 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, History, Sociology.
The American University in Cairo ranked 17th for Physics in Egypt and 1893rd in the World with 4,482 publications made and 71,340 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.
The American University in Cairo ranked 17th for Environmental Science in Egypt and 1951st in the World with 4,375 publications made and 65,545 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
The American University in Cairo ranked 19th for Biology in Egypt and 2218th in the World with 4,135 publications made and 82,214 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Genetics, Nanotechnology, Botany.
The American University in Cairo ranked 19th for Chemistry in Egypt and 2078th in the World with 4,050 publications made and 78,988 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 1866th in the World with 3,850 publications made and 51,765 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 1347th in the World with 2,211 publications made and 30,153 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
The American University in Cairo ranked 15th for Mathematics in Egypt and 1932nd in the World with 2,023 publications made and 29,100 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 1155th in the World with 1,881 publications made and 25,842 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 7th for Art & Design in Egypt and 1429th in the World with 1,066 publications made and 10,328 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.
