Program Reviews

I would’t change a thing! The campus is beautiful, curated down to the smallest detail. The experience has been amazing, I am learning so much about a different culture and, at the same time, about myself.
The teachers are attentive and available. Although the methodology is different from what I am used to, I feel comfortable with the academic interactions I am having. I am very grateful to have the opportunity to study at such a prestigious university.

If you like Cats, Koshary (traditional Egyptian food), and Sand - this is you place to go! Except the Sand AUC offers all of this and so much more! It is a beautiful campus, has a lot of student facilities and is just a relaxing space to hang out. The cats are being the perfect addition to make the place feel like a very familiar space that will make studying an even better experience. The gardens, butterflies, and fountains are the place to hang out after classes and the many food and coffee places will make sure you’ll never crave anything. Egypt is an exciting and distinctive place, just come and experience it for yourself!

As someone who loves history, studying in Cairo has been an amazing experience. I’ve loved exploring old Cairo and trying all of the local foods, mostly koshary and ful. I’ve been able to meet so many interesting people, from shop owners in Maadi to Bedouin tour guides in Sinai. AUC has also provided a great opportunity to learn Arabic, so that I can actually speak to others when I travel. I have also had the amazing opportunity to meet and share stories with students from all over the world. The experiences I’ve had at AUC are some I’ll never forget.

I think that AUC is a wonderful experience, but if you would like to be very immersed in Arabic and Egyptian culture, you should live off campus. On campus housing is very nice for those that don’t like commuting/ like dorm life. I find it wonderful to be able to experience Cairo off campus (in Maadi) and have the comfort/support of AUC. New Cairo (where the new campus is) is very expensive and Western. I think it is nice but I prefer to live off campus. Especially for language purposes.
I would recommend AUC to anyone wanting a normal study abroad experience (you should live on campus) and also to those that want more immersion in Egyptian culture ( you should live off campus)

As an international student, I feel proud for having chosen AUC to pursue my undergraduate degree abroad. AUC is very rich, both culturally and academically. I was amazed by its palpable sense of community, its architectural splendour and most importantly, the rigorousness of its academic program. Here at AUC, you can meet a myriad of nationalities, learn about cultures without even having to move. Learning about each other's stories is very inspiring, and it's as if you wandered the world. if you're looking to study in a dense cultural hub, AUC would be your ideal destination.

Studying Arabic at AUC has been one of the best experiences of my academic life. Studying both MSA and Egyptian colloquial Arabic at AUC provided me with language tools for exploring Egypt itself and the language instruction is very good. Learning a language is an exercise in living, so you really get the chance to challenge yourself and live the language in the city. The academic environment is supportive and even though there is lots of work, the feedback is always helpful. It is easy to reach out to academic staff in order to get support.

Ever since I was young, I wanted to live abroad long enough to say I really "lived" in that country. I'm so happy I chose AUC and Cairo. I'm doing my entire master's in Arabic literature while (trying) to learn Egyptian Arabic at the same time!
What you learn here depends on how much effort you put in. In the classroom, you can easily get by with only doing the bare minimum of readings, or you can participate more in discussions, ask professors about their research and tell them about your own, etc. Plus, the ARIC department always has interesting lectures and events about Arabic and Islamic studies.
Outside the classroom, if you choose to live farther away from campus, you will be sure to use Egyptian Arabic every day at the produce markets, in the cafes, etc.

Right before coming to AUC I did not know what to expect. I've heard so much about Egypt since I was little that I did not know what studying abroad here would be like, and I've come to realiza that this is one of the best decisions I've made. The University is great, full of very smart, diverse and open-minded students that are very welcoming. The body of faculty and staff is great and very helpful, and Egypt and its people is something that needs to be experienced at leat once in a lifetime. I recommend everyone to come here if given the chance, you won't regret it!

In my own opinion, this experience has been incredible. From the beginning the university has helped me with everything, both resources and useful tools on an educational and social level. I am really enjoying my stay here both academically and socially. I would like that everyone could share this experience and be able to acquire these experiences and knowledge that we are fortunate to experience.
I would like to stay for the next semester in order to increase my own academic skills and social routines with such different and diverse cultures. Very grateful for the people I am meeting and discovering.

My experience at AUC is being amazing so far! Cairo is a vibrant city to live in and the university makes everything easier. Housing is great, there is a wide variety of courses and the teaching and ambience of classes is fantastic.
The campus feels very safe and we haven't had any security concerns.

The arabic language program is also a very good addition to the experience. It is very well designed and accomodates to student's needs. It's amazing to see how much progress you can make after so little in a language!