THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN CAIRO (AUC)
American University in Cairo International Graduate Fellowships
full · masters
- ~14,000 USD / year value (est.)Combined annual support
- 9 credits / semesterTuition covered
- Min GPA 3.2Renewal requirement
- Housing allowance includedAccommodation support
- Health insurance coveredMedical services
- All disciplinesGraduate fields open
At a glance
full
Funding
€18k
Max amount
Jan 15, 2027
Deadline
All countries (international applicants)
Country
The American University in Cairo (AUC)
Provider
The American University in Cairo (AUC) offers international graduate fellowships to students worldwide who wish to pursue a full-time master's degree across any of its graduate programmes. To qualify, recipients must complete nine credit hours each semester, and continuing students must maintain a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.2 to keep the award. The fellowship covers tuition fees for up to 9 credits per semester, pays the student services and activities fees, provides a stipend toward living expenses, and includes medical services and health insurance, plus a monthly housing allowance or accommodation in the AUC residences at the New Cairo campus. It may also cover remedial English language requirements where needed. The combined annual value, including tuition, stipend, and housing, is roughly 14,000 USD (est.), though figures vary by programme. For the 2026/2027 cycle the fall deadline is expected around 15 January and the spring deadline around 17 October. Because the covered credits, stipend, and deadlines are reset each year, confirm the current-cycle figures and dates on the official AUC fellowships page before applying.
What's covered
- Tuition fees — Coverage of tuition for up to 9 credit hours per semester on the chosen master's programme, worth around ~10,000 USD (est.) per year.
- Student services and activities fees — Payment of the mandatory student services and activities fees charged by AUC.
- Living stipend — A stipend to assist with day-to-day living expenses while studying in Cairo.
- Medical services and insurance — Provision of medical services and health insurance for the fellowship holder.
- Housing — A monthly housing allowance, or accommodation in the AUC residences at the AUC New Cairo campus.
- Remedial English — Possible coverage of remedial English language requirements where these are needed for admission.
How to apply
Applicants secure admission to an AUC graduate programme and submit the online fellowship application within the published window.
- Review the requirements — Read the official AUC graduate fellowships page to confirm eligibility, the credit and GPA rules, and the documents needed for your programme.
- Apply for admission — Complete the online graduate admission application for your chosen master's programme and meet the full admission requirements.
- Complete the fellowship application — Fill in and submit the online fellowship application, including any financial-need documentation.
- Submit before the deadline — Upload all materials and submit before the deadline (around 15 January for fall, 17 October for spring).
- Await the decision — AUC reviews admitted applicants for the fellowship; for queries you can email the graduate services office.
Eligibility
NationalityOpen to international students regardless of country of origin; there are no nationality restrictions.
Study levelApplicants must be new graduate degree-seeking students pursuing a full-time master's degree at AUC.
AdmissionMust have obtained full admission to an AUC graduate programme meeting the university's full admission requirements.
Credit loadRecipients must complete nine credit hours each semester.
Financial needApplicants must demonstrate financial need; continuing students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.2 to retain the fellowship.
AUC welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds. The fellowship is for degree-seeking master's students; full admission to a qualifying programme is a prerequisite before the fellowship is confirmed.
Eligible countries
All countries (international applicants)
Deadlines
2027 fall entry~15 January 2027 (est.)
2026 spring entry~17 October 2026 (est.)
Selection
Fellowships are awarded to admitted graduate students on the basis of academic merit and demonstrated financial need. Full admission to a qualifying master's programme is a prerequisite, and continuing recipients must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.2 and complete nine credits per semester to retain the award. AUC reviews eligible applicants after admission decisions and notifies awardees ahead of enrolment.
Verified sources
- AUC graduate fellowships and assistantshipsaucegypt.eduofficial
- AUC graduate admissionsaucegypt.eduofficial
About the provider
The American University in Cairo (AUC) is an English-language, American-accredited university based in New Cairo, Egypt. With students and faculty from across the globe, it offers graduate programmes in business, engineering, the sciences, the humanities, and public policy, and supports international students through fellowships and assistantships.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
Who can apply for the AUC international graduate fellowships?
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New international graduate degree-seeking students of any nationality who gain full admission to an eligible AUC master's programme and show financial need.
What does the fellowship cover?
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Tuition for up to 9 credits per semester, student services fees, a living stipend, medical services and insurance, and a housing allowance or campus accommodation.
What is the total value?
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The combined annual value is roughly ~14,000 USD (est.), though it varies by programme; confirm the figure on the official page.
How many credits must I take?
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Recipients must complete nine credit hours each semester to hold the fellowship.
What GPA do I need to keep the award?
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Continuing students must maintain a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.2 to retain the fellowship.
Is housing included?
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Yes. The fellowship provides a monthly housing allowance or accommodation in the AUC residences at the New Cairo campus.
Are there nationality restrictions?
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No. The fellowships are open to students from all over the world regardless of country of origin.
Does it cover health insurance?
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Yes. The fellowship provides medical services and health insurance for the holder.
When are the deadlines?
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For the 2026/2027 cycle, around 15 January for fall and around 17 October for spring; confirm exact dates officially.
Do I need full admission first?
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Yes. You must obtain full admission to a qualifying AUC graduate programme before the fellowship can be confirmed.
How do I apply?
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Apply online for admission to your master's programme, then complete and submit the online fellowship application before the deadline.
Where do I confirm the official details?
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On the official AUC graduate fellowships page, which lists the current benefits, credit and GPA rules, and deadlines.