Study Abroad

Egypt

American  University-Cairo

Application Deadline: January 15
Apply early!  Space is limited!

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY-CAIRO
The American University in Cairo is located on Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo, near government ministry buildings, hotels and commercial areas, the National Cultural Center, and the Egyptian Museum. Gracefully situated on the main campus are a converted palace, outdoor basketball and tennis courts, gardens, and a fountain area. The original university building, which opened in 1920, was constructed as a palace 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. The palace now houses central administrative and faculty offices, a number of classrooms, and Ewart Memorial Hall, one of the most culturally active auditoriums in Cairo.

CAIRO
In the fifth century BC, Herodotus wrote of Egypt that 'nowhere are there so many marvelous things...nor in the world besides are to be seen so many things of unspeakable greatness' - and not too much has changed. The Sphinx, the Nile, ancient Luxor, the pyramids - Egypt's scope is glorious.

It's not just the Pharaonic monuments that have drawn travelers to this country since long before the birth of Christ - it's the legacy of the Greeks, Romans and early Christians, and the profusion of art and architecture accumulated from centuries of successive Islamic dynasties.

Modern Egypt is an amalgam of these legacies and more, juxtaposed with modern influences. Mud-brick villages stand beside millennia-old ruins surrounded by buildings of steel and glass. Some townsfolk dress in long flowing robes, others in Levis and Reeboks, and city traffic competes with donkey-drawn carts and wandering goats. Nowhere are these contrasts played out so colorfully as in Cairo, a massive city thronged with people and ringing to the sound of car horns, ghetto-blasters and muezzins summoning the faithful to prayer. Egypt isn't all chaos and clatter, however. It's also a diver's dream dip, a trek across the sands on a camel or a long lazy punt down the Nile.

ACADEMIC PROGRAM
AUC's Summer Session is open to both Egyptian and international students, offering a selection of courses in more than 30 fields. Small class sizes enable you to work one-to-one with your professors, have access to facilities and equipment, and become an active part of the campus community.

Arabic Language
Arabic Studies
Biology
Business
Computer Science
Economics
Engineering		 Environment
History
Literature
Media
Middle East Studies
Politics
Sociology

Click here for a complete listing of courses and their descriptions. 

COURSE EQUIVALENCIES
The course equivalencies spreadsheets have been compiled from past approved Academic Plan forms.  They show when the course was last approved and how it transferred back to La Crosse.  You may notice that some classes satisfied several UWL options.

This list is not comprehensive nor does it take the place of  meeting with your advisor for final approval!  They are meant to be a guide of what courses may be appropriate for your studies abroad. 

HOUSING AND MEALS
The AUC operates a beautiful student residence located in the residential district of Zamalek. The Residence is a short drive from the university, and is served by a campus shuttle bus every 20 minutes. It is part of an eleven story building designed to serve both student and faculty needs. Separate entrances to the male and female sections of the Residence ensure privacy while common reception areas on the ground floor provide comfortable areas for receiving guests, group study and socializing. These common areas are also the stage for a diverse array of social, educational, and cultural activities.

The 500 square meter ground floor is also home to a computer room, small gymnasium, a branch of the AUC bookstore, student lounge, medical clinic, and the dormitory cafeteria. A central courtyard which provides a relaxing outdoor oasis in which students can escape the hustle and bustle of metropolitan Cairo. Surrounded by a well-tended garden and decorative fountain, the courtyard is a popular meeting point for students as well as a perfect setting for outdoor gatherings during most of the year.

The third through sixth floors of the building feature spacious student accommodations. Each room consists of attractive, yet simple, arabesque features, twin beds, desks, chairs, bookshelves, wardrobes and Telephone set. Each room has a temperature control unit, which allows students to adjust the air-conditioning or heating to provide maximum comfort. All students are provided with bedding and linens.  Personal laundry service is available at a moderate price.

PASSPORTS & VISAS
Before you travel abroad, you will need to obtain a passport, which will serve as proof of your U.S. citizenship. A passport may allow you to gain entry to (and exit from) other countries. Depending on the country to which you're traveling, a visa may be required as well. Entry requirements vary from one country to another. The U.S. State Department issues travel warnings specific to certain countries, and offers tips and publications relevant to travel abroad generally. Well in advance of your departure, you should also familiarize yourself with international travel health issues, and health recommendations specific to your destination.

ADMISSION CRITERIA

  • A GPA. of 3.0 or better.
  • Credits completed by the end of the Spring semester:
    • 45-75 credits for Art majors
    • 45-85 credits for Science/Computer Science majors
    • 65-90 credits for Engineering majors
  • The desire to experience the world and receive academic credit for doing it!

PROGRAM DATES

For current academic calendar refer to the Program Dates.

PROGRAM FEE
The program fee includes the following:

  • Tuition (6 credits)
  • University and Administrative Fees
  • Housing (excluding meals)
  • Cultural Activities and Excursions (as arranged per course)
  • International Student Identity Card (ISIC)
  • Study Abroad Graduation Sash

Airfare is not included in the program price.
The program fee does not include a meal plan or meal stipend of any kind.

Financial Aid is applicable to program fees.

Refer to Program Fees for the most current program fee.

*The comprehensive insurance fee at AUC provides coverage in CISI Study Abroad Health Insurance (required by UW System).

All program fees subject to change. Valid for undergraduate Wisconsin residents only; out-of-state students pay Minnesota reciprocity or a non-resident surcharge.

ORIENTATION
All students will be required to attend a pre-departure orientation. The orientation will help you prepare for international travel in general, and for the experience of visiting Egypt.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Study Abroad in Egypt
Tips and Advice from Program Alumni

 

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