Study Abroad at The American University in Cairo

Overall I had an amazing and extremely rewarding experience at AUC. The campus looks like a resort, and support services are great. Going through the student-visa process can be a bit annoying, but that's just Egyptian bureaucracy I guess.
Education wise it's good to do some research before booking your courses, as there is a great degree of variability in the quality of courses. I did some research on professors through the facebook page of "Rate AUC professors" and asked AUC about the quality of professors. I ended up taking a total of three courses, and 2 of them were simply amazing, whereas 1 was just average.
Regarding housing, I would advise students to live in downtown and not in New Cairo. There's a lot more going on and a lot more to discover. Additionally it's also much more authentic than the recently built and very artificial New Cairo.
Overall I can highly recommend going to AUC. Your time in Cairo will be full of new adventures and new experiences. My 5 months here were nothing short of impressive and extremely rewarding.

My stay in Cairo was a controversial one, however, not due to the AUC. The cource selection here is immerse, and instructors are both passionate and professional.
I took a course “Contemporary Israel/Palestine” by Prof. Molavi, which was one of the best during my entire academic experience.
Additionally, I have managed to improve my Arabic significantly. Prof. Abdel-Wahab encoraged me to speak the language all the time and use it in my everyday life.
Moreover, a coure “Development politics and International cooperation” taught by Prof. Elnur can be if great interest to those who would like to know more about the Global South.
The only drawback was university administration which didn’t assist the international students until we started to conplain.
Please, keep in mind, that visa application process might be confusing and exhausting as well.

Living in Cairo was such a diverse experience that I will remember for the rest of my life. Cairo offered immersion in culture, religion, architecture, history, people, among many other things. There are many scenes to explore in Cairo and lots of secret beauty to be found. It is a chaotic city that is unique, nowhere like it. AUC is an amazing campus, the staff is super friendly, the professors are incredible, and the student body is interesting. There are many clubs and programs to get involved in. Living in the dorms was a comfortable and convenient experience, although as a foreigner I wasn't used to the gender split. I met friends I will have for the rest of my life from all over the world, including Egyptians. They offer many diverse classes in interesting subjects across the board. The coursework is doable and not difficult.

I was extremely impressed with the diversity of courses available to me as an international student. I was able to direct enroll, so I had the opportunity to take courses that I wouldn't have at my home institution. I was able to learn a lot about Egyptian society, both classical and contemporary, which makes everyday life more exciting when you can understand and appreciate the things around you. The professors are extremely knowledgeable and really helped me engage in the course material- a lot of which I had never been exposed to prior to my semester here. The campus is absolutely beautiful, with palm trees and fountains at every turn.
Excellent Faculty always prepared to assist you and provide guidance. Very good Arabic courses.The University is very big and contains many sport facilities such as a swimmingpool, a running track, gyms, a baskettball court and a soccer field.

My semester abroad at AUC was super exciting. The campus in New Cairo is beautiful, the conditions for studying are just perfect. They have a well-equipped library with a nice studying atmosphere. Apart from that they have great sports facilities, several gyms and a swimming pool. The campus also offers a lot of quiet and green areas for studying or taking a break. The support from the international office was always very helpful. The atmosphere is international and there are a lot of students from all over the world which makes the experience really unique. The best thing was the Arabic course in which I learned really a lot about the language and the culture. Cairo is an amazing place to live in and studying in this city is perfect to really get to know it and its people.

One of the few universities in the Middle East that makes it relatively easy for Americans to apply for a single semester and get full transferrable credit - if you're interested in the region, definitely consider it! I've really valued my time here.

My classes have been interesting, the campus is gorgeous, and the other students are super friendly and willing to help. Cairo is very fun city - there are always new things going on, and outlets for any type of person. Egypt is also a wonderful country, with a ton to see. I didn't realize how much I would want to travel within Egypt before coming here, but I've found one semester to be not nearly enough to check out everything I have wanted to do. The American University in Cairo offers a great opportunity to study and experience this beautiful country!

Excellent Faculty always prepared to assist you and provide guidance. Very good Arabic courses.The University is very big and contains many sport facilities such as a swimmingpool, a running track, gyms, a baskettball court and a soccer field. The library is very modern and big, with electric sockets, wifi and AC. The environment is always very fiesty and there are always many activities to undertake. The best part are the trips around Egypt organized by the university. The university, as Egypt in general, is a very safe country. The university is located in the desert, in New cario. It is close to many malls and very good restuarants. The atmosphere is very quite and there is a lot of nature around the campus that makes the study experience even better.

AUC offers an excellent opportunity for those who are looking for a fresh and exciting adventure, while receiving an excellent education. The faculty and staff extends unconditional support, and have made my stay here a wonderful experience. Not to mention that the campus is the most beautiful, especially during Spring and Summer when the flowers all over campus are in full bloom. The students at AUC are super friendly, and have made the transition here that more exciting! I love it here and will be so sad when I graduate! I stayed in AUC new campus, which is a little ways away from Downtown, but there are several buses offered to students that can get me to anywhere in Cairo! So much to see here and experience!