Private Nonprofit university in New Cairo, Egypt, founded 1919

The American University in Cairo Application Deadlines 2027

The American University in Cairo, founded in 1919, teaches in English on its New Cairo campus. International students pay US$735 per credit hour for undergraduate and graduate study in 2026-27 (US$938 for the Executive MBA) and must pay in US dollars. Graduate applications for Spring 2027 close on 1 October 2026 and undergraduate applications on 1 November 2026.

Verified 15 Sep 2026 Sources Official site
Next deadline
1 Oct 2026
Spring 2027, Master, regular, 3 days left
Tuition
charged per credit or per semester
English test
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL 79, waiver possible
Acceptance rate
Not published
Application fee
Not listed

Master

IntakeRoundApplicantsOpensClosesStatusFeeSource
Spring 2027 RegularInternational1 Oct 2026 Open15 Sep 2026

Graduate degree-seeking and non-degree applications for the Spring 2027 semester, per the 2026-27 catalog's application target dates.

Fall 2027 RegularInternational15 Dec 2026 Open15 Sep 2026

Graduate regular admission for Fall 2027; late admission closes 1 April 2027.

Bachelor

IntakeRoundApplicantsOpensClosesStatusFeeSource
Spring 2027 RegularInternational1 Nov 2026 Open15 Sep 2026

Undergraduate degree-seeking applications for the Spring 2027 semester.

Fall 2027 EarlyInternational1 Feb 2027 Open15 Sep 2026

Undergraduate early admission for Fall 2027; regular admission closes 1 June 2027.

Sources, checked 15 September 2026
  1. https://www.aucegypt.edu/admissions/tuition-and-financial-assistance
  2. https://www.aucegypt.edu/admissions/graduate/tuition-and-financial-support
  3. https://catalog.aucegypt.edu/index.php?catoid=45
  4. https://www.aucegypt.edu/admissions/graduate
  5. https://www.aucegypt.edu/admissions/undergraduate-requirements
  6. https://www.aucegypt.edu/admissions/undergraduate/language-requirements
  7. https://www.aucegypt.edu/admissions/scholarships/excellence-program
  8. https://www.aucegypt.edu/admissions/international-students/visa-matters
  9. https://www.aucegypt.edu/admissions/fellowships/listings/international-graduate
  10. https://www.aucegypt.edu/about/mission-and-history