Cairo, Egypt
Founded in 1919, AUC is a leading English-language, U.S.-accredited institution of higher education and the center of the intellectual, social, and cultural life of the Arab world. Its community of students, faculty, staff, trustees, alumni and other generous sponsors represents more than 60 countries.
Students who choose to spend a semester or year of study here will have access to a wide variety of courses spanning the liberal arts, as well as the opportunity to explore one of the world's foremost international hubs, Cairo.Meals are provided through a variety of on-campus cafes and restaurants, as well as in dormitories, but are not covered by the program fee. Since this is a direct university exchange, assimilation and student life will require a great deal of independence. However, since this is an English-language university, academic cultural barriers should be substantially mitigated. International students will undergo a week-long orientation program including lectures and sessions introducing newcomers to AUC and to life in Cairo.
For direct exchange programs such as this one, students must be nominated by the IPO Director in order to apply. If interested, pleaseUpon nomination from the IPO, you must submit the application for consideration.
Program Information
Terms Available: year, semester
Type of Program: Exchange
Languages of Instruction: English, Arabic
Language Prerequisite: N/A
- Credit Transfer System
- Typical course load: 4-5 courses per semester (15 credits)
- Units recorded in: semester credits
- Conversion to Reed units: 4 semester credits =1 Reed unit
- Grading system: A-F
- GPA Requirement: 2.0
- Credits: 15 credits
- Other requirements: Academic course load: up to 15 credits (about 5 courses).
Application
Application Deadline: Fall: May 15 ( (Nomination deadline: April 15) | Spring: November 15 (Nomination deadline: October 15)
Housing:
Residence Dorm
AUC housing is limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If your institution requires students to live in program housing, please indicate this on the nomination form so we can coordinate with Residential Life in advance. Please note that housing cannot be guaranteed.
Other Information
All international students are automatically enrolled in and billed for AUC’s health insurance plan each term. No exemptions are granted, as the plan enables immediate coordination of local medical care when needed.
Areas of Study
Division of the Arts
Division of History and Social Sciences
Division of Literature and Languages
Division of Mathematical and Natural Sciences
Division of Philosophy, Religion, Psychology, and Linguistics
Financial
Cost to attend
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø charges the same tuition fees for a semester or year off-campus as for a semester or year spent on campus, plus the off-campus program's actual room and board fees. Students are encouraged to choose programs based on their academic, rather than financial needs, to reflect ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø's belief that all students regardless of financial circumstances should have the opportunity to study abroad.
Financial aid continues for eligible students during their participation in an off-campus program. Students should discuss how other outside aid may impact their existing aid package with the Financial Aid Office. More details are available here.
Immigration
Visa Deadlines and Requirements
Students enter Egypt on a tourist visa, which may be obtained upon arrival for U.S. and EU passport holders. During onsite orientation, they complete the process for a student residency permit. for details. Students must ensure that they are aware of and comply with the visa requirements applicable to their nationality.