Africa

Egypt

Auc (the american university in cairo)

The American University in Cairo offers more than 35 bachelor's degree programs, 50 master's degree programs, and two PhD programs. Click the link to the AUC website and check out their programs; this will also give you information that is relevant to incoming exchange students to AUC.

Information for international students on how to register at AUC can be found here under Checklist for Application.

The American University in Cairo is home to the leading liberal arts institutions in the region and has a variety of internationally recognized disciplines. These are taught in English by highly selected, qualified faculty members.

For Hamline's exchange agreement, students are billed for Hamline tuition, but room and board are billed separately by the host University.

location

Cairo has a population of 10.1 million people and is the capital city of the country of Egypt. In Cairo, like almost everywhere else in the country, Egyptian Arabic is spoken. Cairo is home to numerous theatres, opera houses, and concert halls. Due to its convenient location at the hub between southern Europe, the Middle East, the Maghreb, and sub-Saharan Africa, Cairo became an important trading center early on. The most important branches of production are metal processing, the cement industry, the manufacture of furniture, shoes, tobacco products, and textiles, as well as the printing industry. Together with Johannesburg and Lagos, Cairo is one of the leading economic centers in Africa.

The Pyramids of Giza near Cairo are among the most famous structures of mankind. After the destruction of all six other wonders of the ancient world, they are the last to remain. Called El Ahram (“the sanctuaries”) by the Egyptians, the pyramids rise on a plateau, a spur of the Western Desert about eight kilometers southwest of the city of Giza (Gîza), a Cairo suburb. The pyramids are therefore around 15 kilometers from the city center, directly on the Pyramid Street (Scharia el-Ahram).

City: Cairo, Egypt
Population: 10.1 million (2026)
Weather Averages: Fall: Mid 80s Fahrenheit (high) to 60s (low) Spring: 80s (high) to mid-50s (low)
Currency: Egyptian Pound
Housing: details on the AUC website
Dining: details on the AUC website

What to do in the City of Cairo

To learn more about Cairo and life in the city, please click the link.

Current Travel Information:

Please note warnings from the U.S. Authorities about safety in the country you want to travel to. Here is the current status of Egypt.

Passport & Visa Details:

All travelers must have a current passport that is not set to expire for 6 months post programs to participate in this program.

U.S. citizens must have a passport and visa to study in the country.

For detailed information about visas for Egypt, please visit the Embassy of Egypt website.

To apply or renew your U.S. passport, please see the U.S. Department of State's website.

For more information on Visa requirements, please see the U.S. Department of State's International Travel website

For non-U.S. citizens on the program, please make sure all your travel documents are prepared prior to departure, and seek assistance through your home country's consulate.

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