--- title: "The American University in Cairo (AUC) โ€” Egypt | Arman Education" description: "Fees, application dates, programmes and admission information for The American University in Cairo (AUC) in Egypt." canonical_url: "https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/american-university-in-cairo" locale: en meta: "og:description": "Fees, application dates, programmes and admission information for The American University in Cairo (AUC) in Egypt." "og:image": "https://armaneducation.com/og/country-egypt-en.png" "og:image:height": "630" "og:image:width": "1200" "og:title": "The American University in Cairo (AUC) โ€” Egypt" "twitter:image": "https://armaneducation.com/og/country-egypt-en.png" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://armaneducation.com/llms.txt) Egypt ยท New Cairo # **The American University in Cairo (AUC)** Fees, application dates, programmes and admission information for The American University in Cairo (AUC) in Egypt. [**Consulting for this university**](https://armaneducation.com/en/contact?country=egypt) [**Official site**](https://www.aucegypt.edu/) ## **Key facts**
**City**
New Cairo
**Type**
Private
**Founded**
1919
**Students**
Not yet verified
**Language of instruction**
English (programmes require English proficiency; founded as an English-language university per AUC history page)
**International student fees**
USD 735 per credit hour for undergraduate international students; USD 700 for Egyptian students; international students must pay in US dollars; non-degree students and auditors pay the same rate. Provisional admission requires a non-refundable deposit deducted from tuition. Mandatory international-student health insurance is charged in addition (see healthInsurance).Source
**Application dates**
Undergraduate: Spring 2027 - 1 November; Fall 2027 early admission - 1 February; Fall 2027 regular admission - 1 June. Late applications considered subject to availability.Source
## **Admission and application** Programme durations and per-programme language are not stated on the AUC pages read. Transfer applicants need GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. **Language requirement:** All new undergraduate students must show academic English proficiency (TOEFL, Academic IELTS or Duolingo); AUC does not exempt solely by citizenship or English-medium school; exemption criteria include four consecutive years of English-medium secondary school in an English-official-language country, AP English 4+, IB English-medium coursework etc. Placement into rhetoric/composition vs IEP/ELA depends on the highest score; the cut-off table was not readable in the fetched HTML. 1. Check the application checklist and submit the online application before the target dates; two recommendation letters from teachers/counsellors and an original personal statement are required. 2. Provide English proficiency evidence (TOEFL, Academic IELTS or Duolingo; tests no more than two years old; TOEFL code 0903). 3. After provisional/early admission pay the non-refundable deposit; submit final scores for final admission and pay tuition. 4. Admitted students: apply for AUC housing, prepare entry visa, attend the mandatory international student orientation and follow the procedure for the Egyptian student residence permit. ## **Programmes** **bachelor** ### **Computer Science (specializations: Embedded Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity) - BS** USD 735 per credit hour for undergraduate international students (USD 700 for Egyptian students), payable in USD; AUC tuition page last updated 29 Jul 2026. Deadline: Spring 2027: 1 Nov; Fall 2027 early: 1 Feb; Fall 2027 regular: 1 Jun (undergraduate requirements page) [Source](https://www.aucegypt.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/computer-science) **bachelor** ### **Mechanical Engineering (concentrations: Energy Systems, Design, Industrial, Materials and Manufacturing, Mechatronics) - BS** USD 735 per credit hour for undergraduate international students (USD 700 for Egyptian students), payable in USD; AUC tuition page last updated 29 Jul 2026. Deadline: Spring 2027: 1 Nov; Fall 2027 early: 1 Feb; Fall 2027 regular: 1 Jun (undergraduate requirements page) [Source](https://www.aucegypt.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/mechanical-engineering) **bachelor** ### **Economics - BA** USD 735 per credit hour for undergraduate international students (USD 700 for Egyptian students), payable in USD; AUC tuition page last updated 29 Jul 2026. Deadline: Spring 2027: 1 Nov; Fall 2027 early: 1 Feb; Fall 2027 regular: 1 Jun (undergraduate requirements page) [Source](https://www.aucegypt.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/economics) ## **Faculties and schools** - [Onsi Sawiris School of Business](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/american-university-in-cairo/faculties/onsi-sawiris-school-of-business) - [School of Global Affairs and Public Policy](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/american-university-in-cairo/faculties/school-of-global-affairs-and-public-policy) - [School of Humanities and Social Sciences](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/american-university-in-cairo/faculties/school-of-humanities-and-social-sciences) - [School of Sciences and Engineering](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/american-university-in-cairo/faculties/school-of-sciences-and-engineering) - [School of Continuing Education](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/american-university-in-cairo/faculties/school-of-continuing-education) ## **Accommodation** AUC student residences on campus and near campus (7 minutes); apply for housing after admission (AUC housing-and-dining and application-steps pages). Rates not retrieved. ## **Highlights** - Two campuses: AUC New Cairo (AUC Avenue) and AUC Tahrir Square (113 Kasr El Aini St.). - ABET-accredited Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering programmes (programme pages). - International students: entry visa, then student residency with Business Support Office help; governmental approvals valid four years, residency cards renewed annually (AUC visa page). Information on this page is compiled from official sources and was verified on the date shown. Fees, dates and visa rules change often; check official sources before applying. Empty fields have not been verified yet; ask our advisor for the current information. ## **Let us plan the right path for your goals** In a free initial consultation we review your profile, budget and goals, and narrow down the countries and universities that fit you. 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