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American University in Cairo

Egypt's premier private university since 1919

Egypt , Cairo Founded 1919 1001-5000 Website

Operating Since1919 (107y)

About American University in Cairo

The American University in Cairo (AUC) is Egypt's most prestigious private university, founded in 1919 by American missionaries and now operating from a modern 260-acre campus in New Cairo. AUC enrols approximately 7,000 students and is consistently ranked among the top universities in Africa and the Middle East, educating generations of Arab leaders, business executives, and public figures.

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CountryEgypt

Founded1919

TypeNon-profit

ModelB2C

Team Size1001-5000

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EgyptUnited States

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