|
AUC - AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN CAIRO Program Level: Undergraduate Number of Weeks/Term: 16 View the Program Dates |
- Background
- Location Information
- Program Dates
- Host Institution
- Academic Information
- Academic Disciplines
- Credit Transfer Information
- Eligibility Requirements
- Program Costs
- Housing and Meals
- Insurance
- Extracurricular Activities
- Climate
- VISA & Passport Information
- Your Next Steps
- Experiences of Former Students
BACKGROUND
Georgia Tech (GT) has developed a number of overseas programs around the globe. These programs provide students with the opportunity to complete a portion of their academic programs in top-notch foreign universities that are partnered with GT. As a result of immersion in a foreign academic and cultural environment, students have the maximum opportunity to learn to operate effectively in an atmosphere that is wholly different from that of GT and the U.S.
LOCATION INFORMATION
This university is located in Cairo, Egypt. To learn more about this city and country, please visit:
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_4965.html
http://www.iiepassport.org/pages/sitecontent/country.aspx
http://www.iiepassport.org/pages/sitecontent/cities.aspx
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations
PROGRAM DATES
Fall Term: late August - late December
Spring Term: late January - early June
Academic Year: late August - early June
NOTE: Students may participate in this program for the fall, spring, or for a full academic year.
YEAR PROGRAM STARTED:
2004
HOST INSTITUTION
The American University in Cairo is located in New Cairo. It was founded in 1919 by Americans devoted to education and service in the Middle East. AUC emphasizes liberal education and all undergraduate students study a common set of courses in the humanities and the natural and social sciences as part of the university's core curriculum. The university maintains its strong commitment to fostering understanding across world regions, cultures and religions. In addition, some of AUC's engineering programs have Substantial Equivalency by ABET, the recognized US accreditor of college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering and technology.
The Business Program at the American University in Cairo has received accreditation from the Associate to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Engineering and Computer Science hold professional accreditation from ABET and CSAB respectively.
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Subject Areas Available:
- Arabic
- Architecture
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- History, Technology, and Society
- International Affairs
- Literature, Communication, and Culture
- Management
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Modern Languages
- Music
- Philosophy, Science, and Technology
- Physics
- Psychology
- Sociology
Language Information
All courses are taught in English.
Course Information
For detailed course information: click here Top
CREDIT TRANSFER INFORMATION
Credit for courses taken as part of GT exchange programs is added as transfer credit on the GT transcript. Since it is important to know which kind of credit students will earn abroad as soon as possible, GT requires that courses be pre-approved for transfer. With a Foreign Credit Approval Form (available from OIE) in hand, and the credit transfer system information (listed below), students should submit course descriptions to the appropriate academic unit to request their approval. If taking Math classes, for example, then the student should go to the GT School of Mathematics to get permission for the courses to transfer to GT. If approved, the GT School of Mathematics signs the Foreign Credit Approval Form showing how the courses will transfer so that students will know which type of credit they should expect to receive.
For detailed credit transfer instructions click here
For the Foreign Credit Approval Form click here
Standing Transfer Credit Approvals Available on OSCAR
Certain courses from this school have been given standing approval on the Transfer Equivalency Table found on OSCAR. If a course you would like to take is listed on this table, you do not need to seek additional approval. If a course you would like to take is not listed on this table, you need to seek approval for the course via the Foreign Credit Approval form.
CREDIT TRANSFER SYSTEM
This information is intended for undergraduates students only. Graduate students must speak with their academic unit to to determine the acceptance of transfer credits.
AUC uses the standard US system:
1 AUC = 1 GT credit
GRADING SYSTEM
AUC uses the standard US grading system listed below:
AUC Grade = US Grade
A, A- = A
B+, B, B- = B
C+, C, C- = C
D+, D = D
F = F
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Eligible students must meet the following criteria:
PROGRAM COSTS
The currency used at the American University in Cairo is the Egyptian Pound (EGP). Exchange rates fluctuate so check the newspaper or click here for current rates.
DON"T FORGET TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS!! See the OIE web site for more info: click here
**SCHOLARSHIPS to study specifically at AUC are currently available, see scholarship blog on August 10, 2010: click here
Following are cost estimates for one semester at AUC that may help you prepare for your term(s) abroad. All costs are in USD.
In State Tuition $11,184 Out of State Tuition $11,184 GT Mandatory Fees $0 Books and Supplies $350 Administrative and/or Application fees $400 Miscellaneous (includes passport/visa fees, required field trips, local transportation and incidentals) $950 Roundtrip Airfare $2,000 Room and Board $4,500 Additional Language Instruction $0 Mandatory Insurance $165 Total $19,549 (in state) $19,549(out of state)
*Costs in the preceding chart are estimates for undergraduates. Actual costs may be higher or lower than those listed above, depending on the exchange rate and personal spending habits/needs.
TopHOUSING AND MEALS
Housing
Staying at AUC housing is not obligatory, but it is strongly recommended for newcomers. The student residence offers a variety of services that will make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. The buildings are entirely air-conditioned, with many common facilities, including a computer lab, cafeteria, study room, wireless high speed internet access and TV with satellite channels. Free housekeeping services and laundry of bed linens are provided. There is also 24-hour security. In addition there is a Clinic which is open 24 hour in the New Campus Residence and 3 times a week in Zamalek Residence. For more information click here
Meals
INSURANCE
Students are required to purchase insurance from AUC. You will receive information about coverage with your acceptance packet from the overseas university.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
International students may participate in a number of student organizations, including the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Model Arab League, Volunteers in Action, Model United Nations, student newspaper, and others. In addition, there is a wide variety of sports activities offered at the excellent athletic facilities on campus. For more details regarding student activities and sports on campus click here.
CLIMATE
Cairo has only two seasons: summer and 'not-summer'. Given the choice, you're far better off visiting during 'not-summer', a period that stretches roughly from September to April or May. January and February (50-68ºF) can be overcast with the occasional shower, but the months immediately either side are comfortably warm, with daytime temperatures leavened by breezes. Between March and April, Cairo is occasionally subject to the khamseen, a dry and very dusty wind storm which blows in from the parched Western Desert at up to 150kph (93mph). During summer the city is insufferably hot (95-100ºF) and grimy, though the relatively low humidity makes the heat bearable. Well-heeled Cairenes tend to sit out the summer up on the coast in Alexandria.
VISA AND PASSPORT INFORMATION
Complete information about how to apply for or renew a U.S. passport is available from the GT Office of International Education or online: click here
Participants must have a valid passport and visa. For Egyptian student visa instructions and forms click here
YOUR NEXT STEPS
To begin the process of participating in this exchange, please do the following:
EXPERIENCES OF FORMER STUDENTS
click here
Cairo
Egypt
Africa
Semester
16
12
English
For more info, contact OIE.
Can I go abroad while pursuing a GT degree?
GT students have many opportunities to participate in semester/exchange and study abroad programs. In an exchange program, you actually take classes with the host university's students and faculty. (In some cases, this means that you must have excellent knowledge of the local language to participate). Exchange program participants usually pay normal GT tuition and fees for each term abroad. Credits can be pre-approved to transfer back to GT so that you do not get behind in your studies. The application deadline for fall and academic year programs is in early February; for spring programs the deadline is in September/October.
In a study abroad program, the courses are taught by GT faculty and you register for regular GT courses. Residents pay normal matriculation fees, but do not pay ancillary fees (athletic, health, etc.). Non-residents only pay resident matriculation plus $250 ($1500 for GTL Summer/$2000 for GTL Spring/Fall) . This is a savings of over $6,000 for out-of-state students who participate in GT study abroad programs as full-time students! Deadlines for summer study abroad programs vary from early January to mid-February.
In most cases, if you are eligible for financial aid or scholarships, you can apply your grants, scholarships, and/or loans toward the expenses associated with participating in all GT programs.
GT's International Plan: More than just study abroad
Your major is participating in this new initiative!
The International Plan is an intensive, degree-long program designed to prepare GT graduates professionally and personally for successful lives in the 21st century. Requirements of the program include international coursework, two terms abroad (any combination of study, research or internship abroad), proficiency in a second language, and a culminating course. Students who complete the program will have a designation on their diploma indicating completion of the degree with global competence: for example, "BS in Mechanical Engineering: International Plan." For more information or an application, contact your major advisor or OIE and visit the website: click here