American University in Cairo

🇪🇬 Egypt 4-Year University

Global #925 Egypt #17

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Institution Info

Founded: 1919
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 6,857 students
Endowment: $535.5M
Website: https://www.aucegypt.edu/

About

American University in Cairo is a higher education institution in Egypt, founded in 1919. Recognized as ranked among the top 1,000 universities worldwide, it is one of the leading universities in Egypt. The university has approximately 6,857 students, an endowment of $535.5M, a member of Global D-Tier (World 501-1000) and Top 30 Universities in Africa.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
QS	2026	QS #381 · Ranked	39,40
THE	2026	THE #795 · Ranked	39,25
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #925 · Ranked	77,66

Research Output via OpenAlex

158

h-index

275,253

Citations

11,239

Publications

6,356

i10-index

2,44

Mean Citedness

Tier Memberships

Global D-Tier (World 501-1000) Top 30 Universities in Africa Top 15 Universities in Egypt

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is American University in Cairo's global ranking?

American University in Cairo is ranked #925 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Egypt, it holds the #17 position.

When was American University in Cairo founded?

American University in Cairo was founded in 1919, making it 107 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Egypt.

How many students attend American University in Cairo?

American University in Cairo has a student body of approximately 6,857 students.

What is American University in Cairo's research output?

American University in Cairo has produced 11,239 research publications with 275,253 total citations and an h-index of 158, according to OpenAlex data.

What is American University in Cairo's endowment?

American University in Cairo has an endowment of approximately $535.5M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.