$per year
Annual Cost Breakdown — American University in Cairo (AUC)
Cairo, Egypt · 3-year program · Normal lifestyle
Tuition$20,000
Housing & Living$9,960(~$830/mo)
Round-trip flights/yr$1,200
Annual total
$31,160
3-year program total
$94,680
incl. $1,200 one-time costs
Living costs based on 2025–26 student budgets in Cairo, Egypt. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
How It Compares to a US Degree
American University in Cairo (AUC)
$94,680(Your estimate)
US Public University (3 yr)
$84,000(~$28,000/yr)
US Private University (3 yr)
$186,000(~$62,000/yr)
Estimated savings vs. US private university
$91,320