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
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Cairo, Egypt
- Establishment year
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1919
- Students
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6,092
- International students
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213
- Rating QS 2023
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#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
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Semesters
- Scholarships
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Yes
- Financial Aidallowances and other types of social assistance
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Yes
- Bachelor
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Local16,946 USD/year
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Foreign19,252 USD/year
- Master
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Local6,946 USD/year
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Foreign8,818 USD/year
- Doctorate
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Local20,838 USD/year
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Foreign26,453 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
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2.7
- IELTS
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5
- TOEFL iBT
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48
- TOEFL PBT
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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
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6.5
- TOEFL iBT
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79
- TOEFL PBT
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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
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Urban
- Library
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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.
