The American University in Cairo (AUC)

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Location:

Cairo, Egypt (Population: 6.5 million)

Description:

Through direct enrollment at the American University in Cairo, students have the opportunity for a flexible course selection and study plan. This program is ideal for very independent students who are interested in having a wide selection of English-taught courses, along with the opportunity to improve their Arabic, or to begin studying the language.


Terms:

Fall Semester (Fall Quarter), Spring Semester (Winter/Spring Quarters), Full Year

Sponsor:

American University in Cairo (AUC)

Website:

The American University in Cairo


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Language Requirements

No language requirement, however, while abroad students are required to take an Arabic language course, or a course taught in Arabic.

Academic Specialties

A wide variety of courses are offered in the Arts and Sciences.

Course Type

AUC courses. As a direct enrollment program, students select courses from general AUC undergraduate listings and are not limited to a fixed set of courses.

Housing

  • On-campus dormitories with other AUC students
  • Downtown residence hall with other international students
  • Apartments (students who choose this option must sign Northwestern's Independent Housing Waiver)

Program Costs

Estimated Costs:  Fall 2011
For the most updated program cost information, please refer to your program provider’s website.

  • Tuition & Fees:  $11,754
  • Room & Board:  $3,100
  • SAAF:  $2,355
  • Transportation:  $2,180
  • Books & Supplies:  $350
  • Personal Expenses:  $600
  • HTH:  $134
  • Total Estimated Costs:  $20,473

Additional Information:

For more information on billing and financial aid, visit the Financial Considerations section of the website.

Approximate Program Size

More than 200 international students participate each semester.

Application Requirements

Northwestern students must complete two applications for this program:
  1. Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad.
  2. AUC program application.

Contact Returnees

Northwestern students may enter this section of the site for a list of students who participated in this program.