About aucegypt

The American University in Cairo (aucegypt) — private non-profit university. It is located in Cairo, Egypt. aucegypt is a member of Association of African Universities (AAU).

The university is in top-420 of the best universities in the world, according to QS World University Rankings. The MBA program at aucegypt is one of the most prestigious.

At aucegypt, you can get a bachelor, master and doctorate degree in different fields of study.

Location
Cairo, Egypt
Establishment year
1919
Students
6,092
International students
213
Rating QS 2023
#418

aucegypt tuition fees

As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at aucegypt is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. One year of studying at aucegypt will cost local citizens a minimum of 6,946 USD. For foreigners, the tuition fee is different — from 8,818 USD per year. The university has several scholarships and student financial support programs that help students cover part of their tuition costs. Check the university website for up-to-date information on prices and scholarships.

When choosing an educational institution, it is important to be aware of additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.

Academic calendar
Semesters
Scholarships
Yes
Financial Aidallowances and other types of social assistance
Yes
Bachelor
Local
16,946 USD/year
Foreign
19,252 USD/year
Master
Local
6,946 USD/year
Foreign
8,818 USD/year
Doctorate
Local
20,838 USD/year
Foreign
26,453 USD/year

Bachelor degree at aucegypt

Only students with a GPA of at least 2.7 are admitted to the undergraduate programs. Another important criterion for the selection committee is the results of entrance exams. Before applying to the university, you need to pass an exam for knowledge of the English language. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score is 5. The TOEFL score is not lower than 48.

GPA
2.7
IELTS
5
TOEFL iBT
48
TOEFL PBT
460

Master's degree at aucegypt

When considering candidates for master's programs, the admission committee of the university pays attention to the student's academic performance during the undergraduate program. It is impossible to enter aucegypt for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 79. IELTS — 6.5 or higher.

IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
79
TOEFL PBT
550

Doctorate degree at aucegypt

If you are applying for a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — IELTS or TOEFL. For enrollment, you need to pass IELTS with 7 points. The minimum score for TOEFL is 91.

IELTS
7
TOEFL iBT
91
TOEFL PBT
550

aucegypt campus

The campus of aucegypt is located in Cairo. This is a fairly large city that opens up many opportunities for students: from cafes, restaurants and other entertainment to internships at large companies. But an urban campus can also be a disadvantage, because big city life distracts some students from their studies. The university has a library where students can do their homework, write scientific papers or just read interesting books. Not only locals study at aucegypt, but also students from other countries. This is a unique opportunity to get in touch with the culture of other countries, meet representatives of different nationalities and make friends around the world.

Campus Type
Urban
Library
Yes

What to do after graduation

There are many options to stay in the country after completing your studies at the university. One of them is to get an offer from an employer and apply for a work visa. Detailed information can be found on the embassy website. Graduates of aucegypt find jobs without difficulty. One of the reasons is the good reputation of the university among employers, according to the results of the QS ranking. You can find other options for immigration in our article.

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Information is exploratory. For accurate information, refer to the official website of the school.
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Information is exploratory. For accurate information, refer to the official website of the school.
TitleCountryCityBachelorMaster
4301The American University in CairoEgyptCairo
from  19,252 USD
to  23,882 USD
from  8,818 USD
to  25,718 USD
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1,000 USD
 
1,000 USD
7303Ain Shams UniversityEgyptCairo
 
1,000 USD
 
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