DRIVEN
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We’re The American University in Cairo, the top University in Egypt and the region. We make the world better and brighter. We’re a community driven by excellence. Every day.

What Drives Our Students, Faculty and Alumni?

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The Developer: Abdallah

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The Artisan: Yasmine

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The Theorist: Isabel

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The Envoy: Judith

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The Designer: Magda

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The Optimizer: Ahmed

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The Catalyst: Moustafa

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The Mentor: Jacquelyn

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The Chief: Dalia

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Excellence Scholarship Program

If you’re driven to excel, our competitive Excellence Scholarship Program is here to help you realize your dreams.

The big idea: We care about your talent, your drive and your limitless potential—regardless of your financial ability.
The amount: Scholarships can cover from 20% to 100% of your tuition.
The criteria: It’s all about excellence. Categories: academic achievement; international diversity; Egyptian national certificates; talents like sports, art, music and writing; leadership and community service; liberal arts majors.

290

EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS
FOR TOP STUDENTS

60%

AVERAGE TUITION COVERAGE
EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP, FALL 2024

$45.5 Million

STUDENT FINANCIAL SUPPORT
2023-2024

Excellence Scholarship Profiles

Jada El Bakly

“AUC is a well-renowned University that is filled with changemakers. It has an ever-evolving student body, consistently fostering clubs and groups that drive positive change—something I deeply value and strive to embody.”
Excellence Scholarship Recipient, Fall 2024: Athlete and environmental activist; developed leadership skills as a team captain and company intern

Excellence Scholarship Profiles

Salma El Deeb

“What excites me most about AUC are the incredible opportunities it offers. Beyond academics, AUC provides extracurricular activities, study abroad programs and internships with leading companies. These unique opportunities are unmatched by any other university in Egypt.”
Excellence Scholarship Recipient, Fall 2024: Academic achiever and student leader
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Career Readiness

Our graduates are driven to lead, innovate and make an impact—and their AUC degree proves that they’re ready.

Guidance: From your first day at AUC, our Career Center helps you discover your career path. We’ll help you find internships, work-study programs and job shadowing opportunities; connect you with AUC alumni in our Global Edge program; and prepare you for what’s next with events such as Career Circles, International Graduate Study Fair and Mock Interviews Week.
Market ready: Your AUC experience shapes your life after graduation. You’ve got the skills that employers—and graduate and professional schools—look for: You think critically,  find creative solutions to hard problems, lead with compassion and see opportunity everywhere.

96%

of AUC alumni employed within the first year of graduation

87%

Students Completed Internships in 2023

1,700 +

Internship and CO-OP Opportunities

Assem AlGhayesh

Internship Placement: Ministry of International Cooperation in the Department of China, Korea, Japan and the New Development Bank.

“AUC offered me the tools for being a successful intern: mentorship, networking opportunities, and a welcoming, inspirational atmosphere. I learned that doing the right thing sometimes means reaching out to hold another’s hand, empowering them to believe they can do the same.”

Nada Emara

Internship Placement: National Bank of Egypt

“My internship with NBE was a combination of  practical experience and insights into the banking industry while enhancing my leadership skills. I am confident this experience will benefit me in future job opportunities.”
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Study Abroad

Our students are driven to explore the world. AUC’s study-abroad program delivers global possibilities.

Transformative benefits: You broaden your perspective on the world. You have access to new courses, research and work-study opportunities, and extracurricular activities. You make amazing lifelong friends.
Valuable experience: You stand out in the job market. You gain experience that employers rate highly: You know how to adapt to new environments, work across cultures and make your own way.

200+

partner universities around the world

250+

STUDENTS study abroad every year

AUC's Study Abroad Partner Universities

Study Abroad: United States of America

Abdel Rahman Hesham

Wayne State University

“AUC’s multicultural environment prepared me for my study-abroad experience by exposing me to diverse cultures and teaching me how to adapt and connect with others. My semester abroad made me more independent, open-minded, and equipped to handle challenges. It also helped me develop invaluable academic and professional skills that will guide me through every step of my career.”

Study Abroad: FRANCE

Sara Tariq Abotaleb

Sciences Po University

“Studying abroad at one of the top universities in the world for politics and international studies allowed me to explore different versions of myself and engage with an academically diverse and international community. It was a life-changing milestone that enriched me academically and personally.”

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