
Students at the American University of Cairo (AUC) have direct access to a wealth of cultural opportunities. The Cairo Museum - the world's richest repository of pharaonic antiquities, the pyramids of Giza, the tombs of Saqqara, and the myriad mosques of medieval Cairo are all within easy distance. Study abroad students have a unique opportunity at AUC to experience the wonders of Egypt while studying with Egyptian and other Arab students under the guidance of some of the best scholars in their areas. AUC's New Cairo Campus spans 260 acres and offers cutting edge facilities, classrooms and labs to 5,500 students and 1,500 faculty and staff from Egypt and around the world. The $400 million campus - located in the heart of the suburb of New Cairo - also includes on-campus residential housing for non-commuting Egyptian and international students; spacious indoor and outdoor athletic, sports and recreational facilities; and new Cairo's first public, 20-acre park.
| City, Country |
Cairo, Egypt |
|---|---|
| Session |
Semester, Summer, Winter Term, Academic Year |
| Dates |
Fall Term: Late August - Late December Winter Term: January Spring Term: Late January - Early June Summer Term: Mid June - Late July Winter 2010 Travel Dates: Program Start Date: January 1, 2010 Program End Date: January 27, 2010 Spring 2010 Travel Dates: Program Start Date: January 23, 2010 Program End Date: May 29, 2010 |
| Requirements |
3.0 GPA SUNY Students Only Junior or Senior Status |
| Application Deadline |
Fall Admission: March 2, 2009 Spring Admission: July 1 Summer Admission: January 15 Winter Admission: August 15 SUNY Cortland study abroad application students must also complete the AUC application and return both applications to the SUNY Cortland James M. Clark Center for International Education by the above listed dates. A non-refundable $20 application fee must be included with the application. Cash or a check, made payable to SUNY Cortland, are both acceptable forms of payment. |
| Travel Information |
Flight booked by participant |
| Program Costs | |
| Program Course Information |
Please Select at Least 15 Egyptian Credit Units (equivalent to 12 SUNY Cortland Credit Hours): |
| Accommodations | |
| Host Website |
The American University in Cairo and Photo album |