Overview
Founded in 1919, The American University in Cairo is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of New Cairo (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Cairo. Officially recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, The American University in Cairo (AUC) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational Egyptian higher education institution. The American University in Cairo (AUC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 105-year-old Egyptian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. AUC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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University Identity
| Name | The American University in Cairo  |
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| Name (Non Latin) | الجامعة الأمريكية بالقاهرة |
| Acronym | AUC |
| Founded | 1919 |
| Mascot | The Eagle Horus |
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University Location
| Address | AUC Avenue, PO Box 74 New Cairo 11835 Cairo Egypt |
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+20 (2) 2615 1000 |
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+20 (2) 2795 7565 |
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Introduction
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Social Media
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