Study Abroad Programs

Source: https://www.aucegypt.edu/academics/study-abroad/programs Parent: https://www.aucegypt.edu/academics/study-abroad/financing-your-study-abroad

AUC students can study abroad through two program types: \

1. Exchange
2. Direct Enroll\

\ Before exploring program options, students should first review the Factors to Consider webpage.\

Exchange Program

About the Exchange Program

• Option to study abroad at a host university made possible by a bilateral agreement between AUC and the host university
• Students pay the standardized fees of the exchange program equivalent to 15 credit hours
• Students are responsible for any other costs related to the program (e.g., housing, visas, etc.)
• AUC scholarships often apply to the cost of AUC tuition applied during an exchange program
• Students are eligible to apply for the AUC study abroad scholarships
• Partner universities are already pre-approved by the International Programs and Services Office (IPSO)
• Availability is competitive and based on:
• Validity of agreement between AUC and the partner university
• Number of spaces per each host university

Direct Enroll

About Direct Enroll

Students directly apply to any university for a semester/year abroad. 

• Tuition is based on the host university rates
• Students get to choose their university/program of choice
• Students must request approval from IPSO during the study abroad application cycle to ensure the partner university is vetted and an accredited university
• Financial aid and AUC scholarships do not apply to expenses or tuition fees at host university
• Students must apply for an official leave of absence before the deadline prior to departure for the semester they will be studying

\ Students can study abroad during either the fall or spring semester or during the summer term.