QS World Ranking
#501
Acceptance Rate
45%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$20,000
On-Campus Housing
Available
Application Deadline
February 1
via Direct
Student Body
Total Enrollment
7,000
students
International Students
25%
US Students
8%
of total enrollment
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
Egypt's premier English-language university with US accreditation and a stunning new campus in Cairo.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
US-accredited institution. All programs in English. Located in New Cairo with modern facilities.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to American University in Cairo (AUC)
Acceptance Rate
45%
Moderately selective
Application System
Direct
Deadline
February 1
Instruction Language
English
School Type
Private
Annual Tuition
$20,000
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply directly via AUC portal by March 1
- SAT 1050+ or ACT 22+ recommended
- TOEFL 61+ or IELTS 5.5+ (all instruction in English)
- High school transcripts
- Personal statement and recommendation letter
- US-accredited institution — transferable credits
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- English
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$20,000 / year
- Application Deadline
- February 1
- Application System
- Direct
- School Type
- Private
- Acceptance Rate
- 45%
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓AUC Merit Scholarship
- ✓AUC Need-based Aid
Cost of Living — Cairo, Egypt
Low CostEstimated monthly total
$830
vs. avg US college student
56% cheaper
US avg ~$1,900/mo
Cairo is one of the most affordable cities in this directory. AUC's New Cairo campus is modern and safe. The pyramids are a 30-minute drive from campus.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at American University in Cairo (AUC) as a US Student
American University in Cairo (AUC) is located in Cairo, Egypt and is ranked #501in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Business, Engineering, Arts & Humanities, Sciences, Social Sciences, and more. Instruction is offered in English. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$20,000 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 45%. Applications are submitted through Direct with a deadline of February 1. Scholarships available include the AUC Merit Scholarship.