The American University in Cairo (AUC) operates as a private research university in New Cairo, Egypt. The university was founded in 1919. It has grown into one of the leading English-language universities in the region. Today, AUC serves about 7,000 students from Egypt and many other countries. The university supports a diverse academic community that includes undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students. It also welcomes visiting and exchange students from around the world.
Moreover, AUC offers a wide range of academic programs. It provides degrees in business, engineering, computer science, political science, economics, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Additionally, the university offers numerous graduate and research programs in fields such as public policy, education, global affairs, and environmental studies. The QS World University Rankings 2026 have placed the American University in Cairo at #381.