Private Nonprofit university in New Cairo, Egypt, founded 1919

The American University in Cairo Tuition Fees 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
International tuitionNot listed
Application feeNot listed

AUC charges tuition by the credit hour. International undergraduates pay US$735 per credit hour, and international graduate students pay a flat rate of US$735 per credit hour in 2026-27, except the Executive MBA at US$938 per credit hour for all students. International students on the graduate English Language Institute programme pay US$4,410. International students must pay tuition and fees in US dollars. Non-Egyptian undergraduate applicants must show that at least US$33,000 is available to cover tuition, fees, travel and living expenses for the first year. Government residence fees are separate: EGP 7,100 for a residency visa, EGP 850 for a re-entry visa, EGP 110 for passport registration and a late application fine of EGP 1,685.

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