Cairo

Affiliated Programs

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AU Cairo Egypt (G)

Egypt – Sponsored by American University

Tags: Anthropology, Art History, Global Studies, Government, Religious Studies

Description:

The American University in Cairo (AUC) is a liberal arts institution and a premier English-language university in the Arab world. This direct enrollment study abroad program offers content courses in English in a range of disciplines while also offering high-quality Arabic instruction. While it is suggested that students have some experience with Arabic before attending this program, this is not required and students with an interest in the Middle East from a variety of academic backgrounds will find courses from AUC’s course offerings. Courses are available for Anthropology, Arabic, Art History, Government, and Religious Studies students.

Satisfies Requirement(s):

GER Global Diversity

Prerequisites:

No previous language study required. Minimum GPA of 3.0. Most participants are juniors or seniors but applications for sophomore year are considered.

Currently, the United States Department of State lists certain areas of Egypt as a Level 4 Travel Advisory, which can impact travel, while the overall advisory level remains a 2. Please contact the Off-Campus Programs Office for more information. FOR CONSIDERATION: Members of the LGBTQ+ community should discuss their identity and life in Egypt with OCP staff prior to applying.

For more information:

https://www.aucegypt.edu/admissions/international-students/non-degree


Important Details

Duration and Application Information:

Offering Duration: Summer, Year, Semester Offering Note: The program is available in fall or spring semester, for an academic year, or for the summer.

Direct admission is available for this program.

Language(s) of Coursework:

Primary: English Secondary: Arabic

Additional Resources

Office of Off-Campus Programs

739 East Boldt Way, Appleton, WI 54911

SPC 41, 711 East Boldt Way, Appleton, WI 54911

Phone: (920) 832-7354

Fax: (920) 832-7026

Monday – Friday, 
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Our offices are located on the second floor of International House.