Information for International Students

Visa

If you need a visa to Egypt, check if you are eligible for an e-Visa, or a visa purchased upon arrival. Please check with the Egyptian Embassy in your country in case you need a visa. If you have to apply for a visa and book an appointment for an interview, make sure you start the process early.

Cash exchange

Currency exchange is available upon arrival in the passport control hall. A Commercial International Bank (CIB) is also available on campus.

Airport to Hotel Transportation

We recommend taking London Cab from the airport (http://londoncabegypt.com/#/home). You can book online before you arrival.

Local Transportation

Swivel App: https://apps.apple.com/ph/app/swvl/id1214486024

Uber App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ubercab.uberbus&hl=en

Egypt Transport M5, the terminal is in front of the AUC campus, New Cairo, and Porto New Cairo.

Masr Aircon green and blue buses public transportation: one way ticket LE. 5.

Accommodations

Please make your own arrangements with a hotel in "New Cairo" city, close to campus. Some options are:

• Helnan-Landmark, New Cairo: http://www.helnan.com
• Triumph Hotel: https://triumphotels.com/luxury/
• The Westin Cairo Golf Resort & Spa: https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/caiwi-the-westin-cairo-golf-resort-and-spa-katameya-dunes/
• Dusit Thani LakeView Cairo: https://www.dusit.com/dusitthani/lakeviewcairo/
• Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski: https://www.kempinski.com/en/cairo/royal-maxim-palace-kempinski-cairo/

A few number of rooms will be available in the student dormitories on campus. Please check the Overnight Guests and Visitors' page for rates and reservation procedures.

Voltage

Check out the voltage and power plug compatibility here. Make sure you bring your own adapter.

Safety

The following information is from AUC’s security information page:

AUC New Cairo lies in New Cairo, a district of almost 46,000 acres of land and with a projected population of 2.5 million people. New Cairo is a predominantly middle-to high-income residential community. It encompasses schools, cultural facilities, commercial enterprises, government agencies, hotels, open spaces and parks, with the AUC New Cairo at its center. The streets of Cairo are among the safest of any large city. Like any big city, some neighborhoods in Cairo are safer than others with occasional pickpocket and purse snatching. In general, common safety behavior is advised.

Security Tips

• Don't carry your credit card, travel tickets, and money together - leave spare cash and valuables in a safe place.
• Don't carry your passport unless absolutely necessary, but carry only a copy with residence stamp only.
• Don't use ATMs at quiet and dark places.
• Avoid showing large sums of money in public.
• Keep a close eye on your personal belongings and hold onto them in public places such as internet cafes, train and bus station.
• Avoid using public microbuses for travel in and around Cairo. These vehicles are unregulated.

Egyptian Public emergency numbers:

Ambulance service: 123

Police: 122

Road emergencies: 012.2111.0000

Electricity Emergency: 121

Fire Brigade: 180

Tourism Police: 126

For immediate help with emergencies:

• conference logistics officer, Nancy Georgy 01066627414
• AUC switchboard at 19282 (19AUC)