American University in Cairo
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The American University in Cairo (AUC) is an independent, non-profit, apolitical, sectarian institution of higher learning located in Cairo, Egypt. The university’s mission is to provide an American liberal arts education to students from all socio-economic backgrounds in Egypt and other nations around the world, and to make substantial contributions to Egypt's intellectual life and culture.The university offers American-style education at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, and it provides an extensive continuing education program. The university promotes the ideals of American education, professional education, and life-long learning.The AUC student body represents over 100 countries and includes over 300 North American study abroad students.
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