American University in Cairo

Location: The largest city in Africa, Cairo is home to people from all continents. To live and study in this complex mega city is an extraordinary educational experience. AUC is located two blocks from the Nile on one of the busiest squares in Cairo. This central location gives its students direct access to a wealth of cultural opportunities.

Course Subjects: Arab Studies, History and Culture, Arab Society Courses, Arabic Language, Political and Economic Development Studies, Egyptology, Islamic Art and Architecture, Middle Eastern Politics, and a whole range of regular college courses

Courses: click here

Housing:
University Housing
The ten-story building houses up to 360 students with separate accommodations and entrances for male and female students. Student rooms have two beds, desks, chairs, closets, heat and air conditioning. Each room has a telephone. Housing fee includes and obligatory charge of $20 for local telephone usage and $90 for the AUC shuttle bus between campus and the residence hall.

Off-Campus Housing
Moderately-priced furnished apartments in Cairo rent for about $240 to $400 a month, depending on size and location. Services such as utilities, telephone and air conditioning are extra. Students frequently share apartments, thus reducing the cost per person.

Five days a week AUC cafeterias serve hot meals and snacks for about $6 per meal.

Special Notes: For entry to Egypt , a student must obtain a tourist visa from the Egyptian consulate in their area. After registering at AUC, the student will receive instructions on how to obtain a student visa.

Consular Information Sheet - Eqypt

CIA - The World Fact Book - Egypt

Language of Instruction: English

Term Dates: 2009 - 2010
Fall Session 2010
September 5 – December 16

Summer Sessions 2010
Six Week Session: June 7 – July 20

Three Week Session A: June 7 - 25

Three Week Session B: June 28 - July 16

Eligibility
Minimum sophomore standing, minimum 3.0 GPA

Estimated Costs:
Semester Tuition: $9828 (Tuition to AUC is calculated differently for each of the NJSCIS home schools. Contact the NJSCIS coordinator.)

Housing: $2000 - $3500 depending upon the type of room reserved.

NOTE: Costs, dates and courses are subject to change. Program costs are estimates based upon tuition and currency exchange rates at the time of publication. Any questions can be directed to the NJSCIS office.