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The American University in Cairo, founded in 1919, is the premier English-language university in the Middle East.

Cairo, Egypt
Joined May 2009
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A chip smaller than a fingertip could help screen for diseases. AUC’s Yehea Ismail and his team have spent more than a decade developing an AI-enabled biochip for low-cost screening. Estimated cost: about $1 per chip. Read more: aucegypt.edu/news/ai-enabled…
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From initial research to campus-wide display. Take a look at how Hayam Sayed, from AUC's People with Disabilities Employee Mentorship and Development program, shaped the creative direction for this year's campus decorations. Check it out here: aucegypt.edu/news/story-behi…
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Meredith Brand ’06, an AUC senior instructor and alumna, co-directs the Wadi el-Hudi Expedition, which has identified more than 45 new sites near ancient amethyst mines in the area around Aswan.
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From an AUC Psychology classroom to the United Nations in Geneva. At 22, Lina Kamel ’26 is the first and only Arab and Egyptian winner of the Beyond Challenge, chosen from 600+ submissions across 90 countries. Congratulations, Lina!
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AUC is the highest-ranked university in Egypt in the Times Higher Education 2027 World University Rankings. Thank you to our faculty, researchers, students and staff who continue to drive AUC forward. Read more: english.ahram.org.eg/UI/Fron…
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Your go-to coffee spot at AUC says a lot about you. L’Aroma, Cilantro, 30 North, Relish or TBS? Pick one. Defend it in the replies.
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What does governance across Africa look like today? Join us at AUC Tahrir Square on October 31 for the launch of the 2026 Ibrahim Index of African Governance, followed by a panel discussion, Q&A and reception. 6 - 9 pm Ewart Memorial Hall Register: auc-connect.aucegypt.edu/PUB…
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A month in, and they're already building a community. Meet our largest-ever Tomorrow's Leaders cohort: 55 students from across the region ready to make an impact. Read their stories: aucegypt.edu/news/tomorrow%E…
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Georgetown University in Qatar students spent a week at AUC exploring Egypt through Arabic language learning, campus life and experiences across Cairo, from Saqqara and the Nile to the Grand Egyptian Museum.
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What does it take to tell the story of a life? AUC’s Nina Ellis is writing a biography of American short story writer Lucia Berlin, drawing on research and stories gathered across North America.
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AUC architecture alumna Kariman Mustafa ’26 is among just 65 finalists selected from more than 2,800 submissions in the international Inspireli Awards for “Aeolian Sudr,” her undergraduate thesis reimagining resort design through a closer relationship with nature.
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AUC faculty are working with students across nine courses to develop flexible, student-centered AI guidelines tailored to different disciplines, helping students build the judgment to use AI thoughtfully and responsibly.
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AUC is helping strengthen climate resilience across Africa through the new BCLEAR program, with training in Egypt, Uganda and Rwanda focused on climate-smart agriculture, sustainable water management and regional knowledge sharing. Read more: aucegypt.edu/news/auc-lead-c…
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Postdoctoral research fellow Sara Moustafa (MSc ’16, PhD ’24) has been selected as a 2026–2027 Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health, building on her AUC research into cognitive aging and dementia in Egypt.
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AUC's Class of 2030 brings more than 1,400 new students to campus following a record-breaking application year and more selective admissions. The class reflects AUC’s growing global reach, with students from 22 countries and a 15.7% increase in international enrollment.
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History made. 🏆 AUC sophomore Amina Orfi is set to become the youngest ever women’s squash World No. 1 at 19 years and two months, breaking a record that stood since 1984. Congratulations, Amina!
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AUC is African Champion again. 🏆🌍 After finishing 1st among 81 universities, AUC secured its third consecutive All-Africa University Games title. At the closing ceremony, Minister Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa presented the trophy to AUC President Ahmad Dallal.
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AUC student-athletes have secured 55 medals so far at the All-Africa University Games: 🥇23 gold, 🥈16 silver and 🥉16 bronze. The Games continue through Sept. 16, with AUC reaching the podium across 8 sports. Explore the full results and meet the medalists.
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Bahia Shehab (MA ’09), professor of practice in the Department of the Arts, has published A Trade in Dreams: A Century of Egyptian Print Advertising with AUC Press. The book is accompanied by an exhibition at Future Gallery, AUC Tahrir Square, running through September 30.
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AUC and CIB Egypt have signed a strategic MoU to launch Egypt’s first Executive Master’s in Banking and Credit, in collaboration with the Onsi Sawiris School of Business. The program brings together academic excellence and industry expertise to support banking professionals.
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