- Cairo, Egypt
The American University of Cairo is an English language taught liberal
arts university with a diverse population of more than 5000
undergraduates from Egypt and 113 countries around the world. The
study abroad program with AUC offers students the opportunity to
enroll in courses offered in the general undergraduate catalog, as
well as intensive Arabic language instruction for foreigners.
Students enroll in courses at the New Cairo campus, a newly
constructed facility located on 280 acres east of Cairo.
Participants earn transfer credit that may be used in many instances
as in residence credit. Grades are not factored into the UT-Austin
GPA, although the letter grades earned do appear on a student's UT
Austin official transcript. Students must earn a grade of C or better
to receive transfer credit.
Area(s) of Study
- Accounting
- Biology
- History
- Philosophy
- Actuarial Foundations
- Business Administration
- Journalism
- Physics
- Advertising
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Psychology
- Anthropology
- Computer Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Sociology
- Arabic
- Economics
- Middle Eastern Studies
- Studio Art
- Architectural Engineering
- Engineering Mechanics
- Petroleum And Geosystems Engin
- Theatre And Dance
- Art History
Sponsored by AUC - a UT Affiliate
Academic Information
*DIRECT-ENROLL AFFILIATE* AUC offers courses from more than 30 undergraduate majors and 15 graduate programs. Most study abroad students register in 300-400 level courses have the opportunity to enroll in select 500 level graduate courses, if course prerequisites have been met.
Faculty
Courses taught by local faculty members.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Minimum 3.0, good academic standing.
- Minimum 30 hours completed.
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
Students generally live in dormitory-style housing.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
Students pay a one-time $75 application fee to UT and a $600 affiliate place of regular UT tuition for every semester abroad. All other fees are paid directly to American University of Cairo. Financial aid and scholarships may be used. *Budget program fee is based on 12 hours of tuition.*
Dates:
- Program: February 4, 2024 to May 29, 2024
- Instructional: February 4, 2024 to May 29, 2024
- Final Deadline: October 15, 2023
- Program: September 1, 2024 to December 19, 2024
- Instructional: September 1, 2024 to December 19, 2024
- Priority Deadline: March 1, 2024
- Final Deadline: March 15, 2024
Application Code
310003
Program Coordinator
Daniel E Ach
Additional Resources
Program Website
Peer Evaluations
Scholarships
Video
Scholarships
Next Step
1) View advising videos Explore: Education Abroad 101 and Explore regional. Attend a live Q&A with questions. 2) View Ready to Apply video. 3) Self-authorize your application via the Get Started link below and apply! Videos and Q&A events found here: https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/apply/advising.