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American University in Cairo
(AUC)
About
The American University in Cairo is a private research university in New Cairo, Egypt. The university offers American-style learning programs at undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels, along with a continuing education program. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education in the United States and Egypt's National Authority for Quality Assurance and Assessment of E...
The American University in Cairo is a private research university in New Cairo, Egypt. The university offers American-style learning programs at undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels, along with a continuing education program. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education in the United States and Egypt's National Authority for Quality Assurance and Assessment of Education.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 381 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 28 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 6,233
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 10.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 8%
- Female : Male
- 58 : 42
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
23 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Performing Arts | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Development Studies | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Modern Languages | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Architecture | 201-260 | - | 2026 |
| English Language & Literature | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Civil & Structural Engineering | 201-240 | - | 2024 |
| Accounting & Finance | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Politics | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Linguistics | 251-300 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | =283 | 64.9 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 301-350 | - | 2025 |
| Arts & Humanities | =305 | 64.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | =335 | 64.0 | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 601-675 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2020 |
THE
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | 401–500 | 26.7 | 2025 |
| Engineering & Technology | 601–800 | 31.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
US News
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | =1,128 | 42.3 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitseducation organization in New York, United States
View DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of American University in Cairo?
American University in Cairo's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =381, THE Rank 601–800, US News Rank =913.
When was American University in Cairo founded?
American University in Cairo was founded in 1919.
What are the top subjects at American University in Cairo?
Top subjects at American University in Cairo include: Petroleum Engineering, Performing Arts, Development Studies, Modern Languages, Architecture.
Where is American University in Cairo located?
American University in Cairo is located in Cairo, Egypt.