The American University in Cairo was founded in 1919 by Americans devoted to education and community service in the Middle East. Today, AUC is the region’s premier English-language university — an essential contributor to the social, political and cultural life of the Arab world. It also serves as a crossroads for the world’s cultures: a vital, vibrant forum for reasoned argument, spirited debate and understanding across cultures. AUC is an independent, nonprofit, apolitical, non-sectarian and equal-opportunity institution, fully accredited in Egypt and the United States. AUC’s academic program is rooted in liberal education. The university’s rigorous Core Curriculum offers an intensive investigation of fundamental questions in every major discipline. Tahrir Square Campus Following the universitys move to its state-of-the-art campus in New Cairo , AUC’s main historic building, as well as Hill House and the Falaki Academic Center continue to serve as the landmarks of its Tahrir Square campus. The main building is a converted palace which was originally built in the 1860s for the Minister of Education Khairy Pasha. The building briefly became the headquarters of the Egyptian University (now Cairo University) in the early 1900s and was acquired by AUC in 1919. In cooperation with the Egyptian Ministry of Culture and the Supreme Council of Antiquities, AUC has contracted local resident architect Agnieszka Dobrowolska to undertake the re-planning of the ground floor of the historic main building. The historic AUC Tahrir Square campus - in the heart of downtown Cairo - is home to the universitys School of Continuing Education, management center, engineering services and the Center for Migration and Refugee Studies, as well as an AUC Press bookstore, Margo Veillon Gallery for Contemporary Egyptian Art, and Ewart Memorial Hall and Oriental Hall. The university’s School for Continuing Education is the largest component of the university’s continued presence in Tahrir Square. The school provides educational opportunities to more than 45,000 students of all ages, offering professional training and certificate programs in Arabic and translation studies, business studies, computer and information technology studies, education, English language studies, and youth and special studies. AUC New Cairo Campus Situated on the outskirts ofthe Egyptian capital, The American University in Cairo’s newly constructed New Cairo campus was built on 26 acres of land. Not only is the campus a reflection of architectural magnificence, having received an award from the Urban Land Institute in 2009 for its construction and design, it has also been built to be environmentally sensitive. This $400 million, state-of-the-art campus offers exceptional facilities to its students,as well as faculty and staff members. The campus is equipped with modern classes and laboratories, making it a world-class facility for advanced research, innovative teaching and civic engagement. AUC New Cairo hosts advanced libraries and learning technologies as well as outstanding sport facilities including tennis, squash and basketball courts, an Olympic-size swimming pool and an indoor gymnasium. View master programs »View MBA » Request free information from American University in Cairo 1 Minute to complete! Fast Response time! 100% Confidential & Secure! First name Last name Gender Nationality Date of birth I live in Phone - E-mail Last Study Location Highest Education Program of interest Desired Start Funding Any questions? YES, Send Me Free Info Now Your information is 100% Secure and will be delivered directly to the school. You will shortly receive info about: Admission Process Detailed Curriculum About us | Contact us | Masterstudies Marketing | Terms and Conditions | Privacy | Sitemap
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