Graduate Admission Application Please read the instructions on pages 17 to 19 to help you fill out the application.

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1 Graduate Admission Application Form Please read the instructions on pages 17 to 19 to help you fill out the application. I. Personal Information Type or write in BLOCK LETTERS as printed on the national ID (for Egyptians) or on the passport (for non-egyptians) 1. Full name 2. First Middle Family/Last Country of citizenship Second citizenship (if dual national) (Include proof of second citizenship or Green Card number, if any) 3. n National ID or n _Social Security number n Passport no. Country of issuance Date of expiration / / Month Day 4. Place of birth, 5._ Date of birth / / 6. a. Gender n Male n Female b. Military status (for Egyptian males only) (See page 17, instruction 6) 7. Permanent address City Country Month Day Year Year 8. _Current address (valid until) City, state City, state Postal code, country Telephone Postal code, country Mobile Mobile Fax Fax Telephone Indicate the address to which all AUC correspondence should be sent II. Prior Enrollment at AUC 9. Have you previously applied for admission to AUC? n Yes n No If yes, note the semester you applied for: n Fall n Spring n Summer Year Have you ever attended AUC? n No n Yes Field of study n Study abroad/nondegree n Arabic Language Instruction n Undergraduate n Graduate Semester you began your studies n Fall n Spring n Summer Year If you answered yes to questions 9 or 10, write your AUC student ID number III. Intended Program of Study 12. Semester you are applying for entry: n Fall n Spring n Summer* 13. Program applying for: n PhD n Master s degree n Graduate diploma n Dual degree n Nondegree** n Exchange program (nondegree) 14. In order of preference, state the field(s) of study you are applying for (See program listing on page 20) If interested in only one field of study, please leave (2) blank to avoid unnecessary delays in processing. Where applicable, specializations must be indicated. (1) Specialization (if any) (2) Specialization (if any) * Only nondegree applicants are eligible to apply - - For Office Use Only - SID * * For nondegree applicants, see page 17, instruction 13 1

2 IV. Educational Background 15. In the table below, provide your university education information (including your attendance of any program at AUC), starting with the most recent degree first. For PhD applicants only, provide the title of your master s thesis and the name of your supervisor(s), then fill in the table: Title of master s thesis Supervisor name(s) Name of institution, location and major Degree received and number of credits completed Date of first enrollment (Month/Day/Year) Grade Point Average (GPA) Date of degree awarded 16. List any articles that you have published and your membership in any scholarly or professional organizations. Journalism and mass communication as well as television and digital journalism applicants must submit published/broadcast work and writing samples (Attach additional sheets as needed). 17. List any academic awards, prizes, scholarships, fellowships or other distinctions you have received. You may attach an additional sheet if necessary. 18. It is highly recommended that you complete any required tests before submission of the application, or at least indicate the scheduled testing date. See page 16 for additional details. Required tests, if applicable n International TOEFL with TWE (ibt, CBT, PBT) or academic IELTS, Exam date: n GMAT (Applicants for MBA and Master of Science in finance*), Exam date: n GRE (Applicants for PhD, Master of Arts in economics and economics in international development, and Master of Science in finance*), Exam date: * Applicants for the Master of Science in finance are required to submit either GMAT or GRE scores. 19. Your native language Other languages that you are proficient in n Fluent n Advanced n Intermediate n Fluent n Advanced n Intermediate 20. If you have discussed your application with any member of the AUC community, please give name(s) and date(s). 2

3 21. It is mandatory for all applicants to submit a minimum of two letters of recommendation. PhD applicants are required to submit three letters of recommendation. Fill in the following information about the individuals (e.g. professors or supervisors) who will provide letters of recommendation. See important notes on pages 15 and 19. Full name Title Institution and city Date requested By signing this application, I authorize AUC to contact these individuals regarding the submitted letters of recommendation. V. Employment Background 22. List your previous employment below, if applicable, and submit a copy of your updated résumé. Name of employer Position held Beginning and end dates Responsibilities VI. Financial Background 23. Indicate how you intend to finance your studies at AUC. You may include sponsorship letters, fellowship awards, bank statements and other supporting documents. Who is responsible for paying your educational expenses? If not self, parent or guardian named above, provide person s address, telephone number and . Check as many of the boxes below that accurately describe how you intend to finance your studies and living expenses. n Self-funded n Parents n Government student loan or grant n Employer n Non-AUC sponsor (Communication with the sponsor is handled by the applicant) Please specify n Fellowships at AUC (Contact grad@aucegypt.edu for all fellowships except Jameel MBA Fellows. For the Jameel program, contact jameelmba@aucegypt.edu.) Please specify (If you wish to be considered for a fellowship, you must abide by the fellowship deadlines and submit a completed _ online fellowship application after submitting your graduate application and receiving your student ID number). For a list of available fellowships, visit n AUC staff or faculty member n Spouse or child of faculty or staff member Name of faculty or staff member Office or department Only applicants who have been admitted may be considered for institutional financial aid and should apply for it by the set deadline for financial aid. For U.S. income tax payers only (for issuance of IRS 1098-T form by AUC) Do you claim yourself as a dependent? n Yes n No If not, who claims you? Taxpayer ID - - If not parent or guardian named above, provide this person s address, telephone number and . 3

4 VII. Emergency Information 24. Please provide the following information about two individuals who may be contacted in case of an emergency. If you do not normally live in Egypt, provide at least one contact in your country of residence. Name Name Relationship to the applicant Relationship to the applicant Address City, state Postal code, country Home telephone Work telephone Mobile Fax Address City, state Postal code, country Home telephone Work telephone Mobile Fax By signing this application, I authorize AUC to contact these people in case of an emergency. VIII. Health and Visa Information 25. Full matriculation into a graduate program is contingent upon submitting the results of a medical exam conducted within the last six months. Non-Egyptian applicants must also submit the results of an HIV exam conducted within one month prior to registration. The Egyptian government will not grant a residence visa to international applicants who test HIV positive and will require them to leave the country if they have entered. The results of the medical exam are not part of the admission decision process, but must be received prior to the start of classes. 26. New policy for the student visa: Please refer to Form 5 and page 19 for more information. IX. Signature I certify that the information on this application and all supplementary forms is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Furthermore, I understand that withholding information, giving false information or submitting forged documents will make me ineligible for admission to the University or subject to subsequent dismissal. By signing this application, I agree to abide by the policies and regulations of The American University in Cairo (AUC), and I authorize AUC to contact the references provided. I acknowledge that I have read the attached checklist and am fully aware that my application will only be processed once it is complete. Signature Date The American University in Cairo does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, disability or ethnic origin. Information regarding gender, nationality and origin is used for statistical reports and is not an admission requirement. AUC upholds and strictly enforces the principles of academic integrity. For more information about the academic integrity policy, visit Applicants from North or South America All other applicants The American University in Cairo The American University in Cairo Office of Student Affairs Office of Recruitment and Student Service Center 420 Fifth Avenue, Third Floor AUC Avenue, P.O. Box 74, New Cairo New York, NY USA Egypt To complete your application, soft copies of missing credentials may be forwarded to gradadm@aucegypt.edu or your contact person at the Office of Graduate Admissions. Attachments will be taken into consideration only if the applicant s AUC ID number and full name are included in the subject line. Originals are required prior to final admission and no later than the end of May for the fall semester and the end of November for the spring semester. To be filled by the Office of the Provost Is the faculty member identified in question 23 employed full time? n Yes n No Signature Date - - For Office Use Only - - To be filled by the Office of Human Resources How many years has the person identified in question 23 worked at AUC? Signature Date 4

5 Form 2 Statement of Purpose The Statement of Purpose and any additional sheets attached must be typed, double-spaced and returned with your application. Name of applicant Proposed graduate program(s) AUC student ID number, if applicable In approximately 500 words, highlight your academic background and past accomplishments. Describe how graduate studies will contribute to your long-term academic and professional objectives. Address the academic or research interests you would like to pursue within the particular graduate program or field of interest, as well as how the program at AUC might help you pursue these interests. PhD applicants must attach their research interests and objectives in a separate sheet, as well as a Master of Science thesis abstract. Specify AUC faculty members, if any, with whom you might like to work and explain how their work connects with your own academic or research interests. If you have applied to more than one program, you are welcome to submit a different statement of purpose for each program. All applicants are required to submit an updated résumé: Journalism and mass communication as well as television and digital journalism applicants must submit published/broadcast work and writing samples. Philosophy applicants are required to submit a 1,000-word writing sample to demonstrate critical thinking. Psychology as well as forced migration and refugee studies applicants should include experience with, and interest in, working with diverse or marginalized populations. Applicants to Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), teaching Arabic as a foreign language, Master of Laws in international and comparative law (LLM), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Public Administration (MPA), Master of Public Policy (MPP), Master of Global Affairs (MGA) and Master of Arts in international and comparative education should include information about their professional and/or teaching experience (Attach certificates, if any). 5

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7 APPLICANT Letter of Recommendation Form 3a The person providing the reference must attach a typed or written statement, either using the back of this form or writing the recommendation on official letterhead and signing it. All applicants should submit a minimum of two letters of recommendation. PhD applicants are required to submit three letters of recommendation; otherwise, their applications will not be processed. Scanned copies of the original signed recommendation letters are acceptable for admission processing purposes only if forwarded to gradadm@aucegypt.edu by the evaluators, and must include the applicant s AUC ID number. Original letters should be sent to either address listed below and directed to the attention of the Office of Graduate Admissions. Proposed graduate program(s) Applicant s name Applicant s student ID A: To the applicant: Please fill out this section only; do not write below the horizontal line. For your application to be complete, it must include a minimum of two letters of recommendation. Therefore, carefully select two people who are quite familiar with your academic or professional background and give them a copy of this form. The University will accept letters of recommendation that are submitted by students with their application, but only if the envelope is sealed and has been signed across the flap by the evaluator. In accordance with the U.S. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Buckley Amendment), you have the right to review and inspect your educational records. If you choose, you may waive the right to see specific confidential statements and letters of evaluation. Therefore, please check one of the statements below and sign. n I waive my right to examine this letter. n I do not waive my right to examine this letter. EVALUATOR Signature Date B: To the evaluator: You must use the back of this form or official letterhead to write about your experiences with the applicant and his or her potential to perform at the graduate level in the program(s) indicated at the top of this form. This form is submitted to you for an opinion of the applicant s qualifications for graduate work and should include the applicant s points of strength and what needs to be improved, if any. Please be as candid as possible, since it is often impossible for AUC to interview all potential graduate students.your evaluation of the student s academic performance, research capabilities and overall ability at the graduate level based on past performance is a critical element of our selection process. It would also be very helpful if you could rank the candidate in terms of all the students you have had in the past. This evaluation must be signed and must include the applicant s full name and AUC ID number before it is given to the applicant in a sealed envelope with the evaluator s signature across the flap. Summary evaluation: Comparing this applicant with a Name of evaluator representative group of students in the same field who had the Signature same amount of experience and training, how do you rate him or her in general academic ability and promise for research? Position held Below Somewhat Date Average Average Above Average Good Exceptional Institution and address Lowest Next Next Next Highest 40% 15% 15% 15% 15% Country Telephone For letters of recommendation not submitted with the application, please include full name and student ID (if available) and mail to: Applicants from North and South America Applicants from outside North and South America The American University in Cairo The American University in Cairo Office of Student Affairs Office of Recruitment and Student Service Center 420 Fifth Avenue, Third Floor AUC Avenue, P.O. Box 74 New York, NY New Cairo USA Egypt 7

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9 APPLICANT Letter of Recommendation Form 3b The person providing the reference must attach a typed or written statement, either using the back of this form or writing the recommendation on official letterhead and signing it. All applicants should submit a minimum of two letters of recommendation. PhD applicants are required to submit three letters of recommendation; otherwise, their applications will not be processed. Scanned copies of the original signed recommendation letters are acceptable for admission processing purposes only if forwarded to gradadm@aucegypt.edu by the evaluators, and must include the applicant s AUC ID number. Original letters should be sent to either address listed below and directed to the attention of the Office of Graduate Admissions. Proposed graduate program(s) Applicant s name Applicant s student ID A: To the applicant: Please fill out this section only; do not write below the horizontal line. For your application to be complete, it must include a minimum of two letters of recommendation. Therefore, carefully select two people who are quite familiar with your academic or professional background and give them a copy of this form. The University will accept letters of recommendation that are submitted by students with their application, but only if the envelope is sealed and has been signed across the flap by the evaluator. In accordance with the U.S. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Buckley Amendment), you have the right to review and inspect your educational records. If you choose, you may waive the right to see specific confidential statements and letters of evaluation. Therefore, please check one of the statements below and sign. n I waive my right to examine this letter. n I do not waive my right to examine this letter. EVALUATOR Signature Date B: To the evaluator: You must use the back of this form or official letterhead to write about your experiences with the applicant and his or her potential to perform at the graduate level in the program(s) indicated at the top of this form. This form is submitted to you for an opinion of the applicant s qualifications for graduate work and should include the applicant s points of strength and what needs to be improved, if any. Please be as candid as possible, since it is often impossible for AUC to interview all potential graduate students.your evaluation of the student s academic performance, research capabilities and overall ability at the graduate level based on past performance is a critical element of our selection process. It would also be very helpful if you could rank the candidate in terms of all the students you have had in the past. This evaluation must be signed and must include the applicant s full name and AUC ID number before it is given to the applicant in a sealed envelope with the evaluator s signature across the flap. Summary evaluation: Comparing this applicant with a Name of evaluator representative group of students in the same field who had the Signature same amount of experience and training, how do you rate him or her in general academic ability and promise for research? Position held Below Somewhat Date Average Average Above Average Good Exceptional Institution and address Lowest Next Next Next Highest 40% 15% 15% 15% 15% Country Telephone For letters of recommendation not submitted with the application, please include full name and student ID (if available) and mail to: Applicants from North and South America Applicants from outside North and South America The American University in Cairo The American University in Cairo Office of Student Affairs Office of Recruitment and Student Service Center 420 Fifth Avenue, Third Floor AUC Avenue, P.O. Box 74 New York, NY New Cairo USA Egypt 9

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11 Form 4 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Full name Student ID How did you first learn of AUC? (Choose the option that influenced you most). n Internet search or AUC website n School visits n Reputation n Relatives graduated from AUC n Non-AUC publications, please identify n Conference n Friends n Advertisement or AUC publication n Attended AUC in the past: l Undergraduate l Intensive Arabic Language Program l Graduate student n Field visit (by AUC representative) l Nondegree l Exchange student l Continuing education n Member of the AUC community: l Alumni l Faculty member l Staff member l Student l Other: What other universities are you applying to? Please list them in order of preference. 1 2 What graduate programs do you find appealing at these other universities? 1 2 Why are you considering the universities mentioned above? (Choose the option that influenced you the most). n Fees n Prominent faculty n Graduate programs (specify ) n Reputation n Academic standard n Research facilities n Location n Availability of scholarships n Other This information will only be used for statistical purposes and will have no bearing on the admission decision E. COMPET 11

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13 Form 5 International Student Data Form (Non-Egyptians Only) Complete and submit this form with your admission application and any required supplemental documents. Enclose a copy of the pages of your passport that include your name, photo, and passport issuance and expiration dates, as well as any previous and current Egyptian visas. Student data forms received without passport copies will be placed on hold until the pages are received. If you already have a residency visa in Egypt or plan to apply on your own, please state this. In all cases, provide a copy of your passport with any valid residency visa for verification by the Office of Business Support at AUC. Please type or print clearly. I. Biographical Information Full name (as it appears on your passport) Gender: Male Female Permanent Address Street District Apartment City State/Region/Province Postal/Zip code Country Nationality (Must match with the nationality stated on the passport you are going to use upon entering Egypt) Second nationality (if dual national) (Include proof of second citizenship or Green Card number, if any) Address in Egypt (if available) Telephone Fax II. Passport Information Passport number Date issued Expiration date Month/Day/Year Month/Day/Year City and country issued Date of birth Country of birth Month/Day/Year III. AUC Program Information Intended program at AUC: Master s degree Study abroad Nondegree Department of Arabic Language Instruction (ALI) Intended major at AUC Period of study at AUC: Beginning date Ending date Month/Day/Year Month/Day/Year IV. Educational Background Last educational degree, diploma or certificate awarded School name School location: City State or province Country Have you previously studied in Egypt? Yes No Have you had any Egyptian residence visa stamped on your passport? Yes No If yes, when? Issued by V. Certification Signature of applicant Date The approval of student visas requires four to six weeks after receiving the form. AUC is not responsible if an individual is denied a visa for any reason by the Egyptian government. The nationality declared on all forms and documents provided must be the same as the passport copy attached. Entry at Cairo airport, upon arrival, must be with the passport mentioned on your data form. Upon arrival in Cairo, please read the student residence visa information accurately so as not to be liable to pay any late fees or fines. All students must start the student residence application process at the business support office, rooms G019 and G020 in the Administration Building as soon as registration is complete. International students who do not apply for a student visa and do not have another kind of residency will have their courses dropped DATA FORM 13

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15 The Graduate Application Checklist Scanned or soft copies of all credentials are accepted only for the purpose of processing graduate admissions applications, but the original documents will be required if admitted and prior to final admission. Electronic credentials may be forwarded to only after receiving your AUC ID number from the University s Office of Recruitment and Student Service Center, which will be after you successfully submit your application. To be considered for admission, you must submit the following completed forms and documents: n Completed application form, typed or printed neatly (Form 1) n Application fee of $71 or LE 500 (non-refundable) Not required from applicants to the following fellowships: African Graduate Fellowship, Mo Ibrahim fellowship and Her Majesty Queen Rania fellowship. If you are applying through the Cairo office, send an international money order or certified check. Applicants through the New York Office may issue checks drawn on a U.S. bank. Please note that AUC does not accept cash sent by mail. Cash payments for application fees are only accepted at the Student Service Center. n Statement of Purpose (Form 2): Journalism and mass communication as well as television and digital journalism applicants must submit published/broadcast work and writing samples. Philosophy applicants are required to submit a 1,000-word writing sample to demonstrate critical thinking. Psychology as well as forced migration and refugee studies applicants should include experience with, and interest in, working with diverse or marginalized populations. Applicants to Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language (TAFL), Master of Laws in international and comparative law (LLM), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Public Administration (MPA), Master of Public Policy (MPP), Master of Global Affairs (MGA) and Master of Arts in international and comparative education should include information about their professional and/or teaching experience (Attach certificates, if any). PhD applicants must submit research interests and objectives, as well as a Master of Science thesis abstract. n All applicants are required to submit an updated résumé. n Official transcripts (record of courses completed and their final grades) from all higher education institutions that you have attended (except AUC) These should be sent directly to you and affixed with a seal.transcripts must be submitted by applicants with their completed application. Transcripts will only be accepted if they bear an official stamp and are in sealed envelopes. Photocopies or unofficial transcripts will be accepted for evaluation purposes only. Final official transcripts with proof of graduation must be submitted prior to final admission and no later than the end of May for the fall semester and the end of November for the spring semester. n Letters of recommendation - Forms 3a and 3b are just cover sheets and do not suffice as the actual evaluations. All applicants are required to submit a minimum of two letters of recommendation. PhD applicants are required to submit three letters of recommendation. It is the responsibility of the applicant to follow up with the evaluators and ensure the timely submission of the required letters. To expedite the admission evaluation process, the evaluator may print, sign and scan the evaluation letter, and send it directly to gradadm@aucegypt.edu. The applicant s full name, intended program and AUC student ID number must be included in the subject line. Original hard copies should then be mailed to either of the addresses indicated at the end of this application form. n Required test results n Unofficial, online, copies or scanned copies are acceptable for processing the graduation admission application. Original, official results will be required prior to final admission. n Applicants are required to demonstrate knowledge of English sufficient for graduate studies at AUC.This is done by taking international TOEFL or academic IELTS offered at numerous locations around the world. Graduate applicants who hold degrees from an accredited English-language-only university may be exempted from presenting evidence of academic English proficiency, where at least one consecutive academic year of full-time studies was recently completed. This exemption is determined by the admissions office upon the evaluation of complete graduate applications and credentials. Please note that applicants to the African Graduate Fellowship must provide satisfactory valid English test results, as exemptions do not apply. Some programs request higher scores; please refer to the cut-off scores and the minimum placement requirement on the next page. Official TOEFL and GRE test scores should be sent to the AUC institutional code n Applicants to the MBA program must have at least three years of work experience and a score 550 or above on the GMAT. n Applicants to the PhD program, master s in economics, and master s in economics in international development must submit an acceptable official GRE score report or have it sent directly to AUC (institutional code 0903), to complete the application prior to departmental evaluations. n Applicants to the Master of Science in finance must submit either an acceptable official GMAT or GRE score report, or have it sent directly to AUC (institutional code 0903), to complete the application prior to departmental evaluations. n Applicants to the MA in economics and MA in economics in international development may submit satisfactory GRE scores once they are admitted and during their first semester in the graduate program. n Additional Information (Form 4) n Letter of sponsorship Please see question 23 on the application (Form 1) and the accompanying item on the instruction sheet. n Results of a recent medical exam Please see question 25 on the application (Form 1) and the accompanying item on the instruction sheet. n Two recent passport-size photographs n Nondegree applicants: List a minimum of six courses for which admission approval will be obtained. The new resident visa policy indicates that non-degree-seeking students will not be allowed to register for less than three graduate courses or four undergraduate courses to maintain the full-time status mandated by the resident visa policy. n For Egyptian applicants only: A copy of your national ID card (Al Rakam Al Qawmi) and a copy of your official birth certificate. For Egyptian males only: An original certificate of your military service status, to be photocopied and stamped at the Student Service Center n For International Applicants only: In addition to the two passport size photos, the following items should be submitted with your application form for the issuance of a student visa by the Egyptian authorities once you arrive in Egypt and are registered. n A photocopy of the page(s) in your passport showing your photo, passport number, expiration date, visas and personal information n Student data form, typed or printed neatly (Form 5) 15

16 For English-language requirements, visit INTERNATIONAL TOEFL Cut-off Scores and Placement ibt TOEFL ibt Writing PBT TOEFL TWE score English Placement score (PBT) 100 or above 27 or above 600 or above 5.5 or above TESOL FELLOW or above 5.0 or above TESOL/ECLT or above 4.5 or above Full Admission or above ENGL or above ELIN or above ELIN 0301 *ENGL 0310, 0311 and 0312 are academic English modules for graduate students. For modules placement details: or ELIN are advanced and intermediate intensive English for graduate students. TOEFL placement is based on achieving the cut-off of the two scores: total score and ibt Writing. If one score is lower, then placement is based on the lower score. PBT: paper-based test CBT: computer-based test ibt: Internet-based test ACADEMIC IELTS Cut-off Scores IELTS Band Score IELTS Writing English Placement TESOL FELLOW 7 7 TESOL/ECLT Full admission to all other programs or 6 ENGL * 6.5 or 6 ENGL ELIN ELIN 0301 Below 5 Below 5 Not eligible for admission *A Writing score 6.5 or 6 will be placed in ENGL A Reading score less than 6.5 will be placed in ENGL A Listening or Speaking score less than 6.5 will be placed in ENGL IELTS placement is based on achieving the cut-off level score/band and the writing score/band. If one score is lower, placement is based on the lower score. *Note: Online test results, scanned copies or photocopies are acceptable only for the purpose of processing graduate admission applications. Original, official results will be required prior to final admission. Electronic credentials may be forwarded to gradadm@aucegypt.edu only after successfully submitting your application and receiving your AUC ID number from the University s Student Service Center. If the two-year validity of the TOEFL or IELTS exam results expires before the first day of classes of the semester in which you intend to enroll, these results will not be considered. GMAT and GRE Tests The MBA program requires an acceptable score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). The department currently considers applicants who score 550 and above. The PhD, economics and economics in international development programs require an acceptable score on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), as determined by the department of major. The Master of Science in finance requires an acceptable score on either the GMAT or GRE. Note : Kindly ensure that all original test results (GMAT, GRE, TOEFL and IELTS) are sent directly to AUC to the attention of the Office of Graduate Admissions. To learn more about the TOEFL and GRE exams, visit For applicants in Cairo, contact AMIDEAST for TOEFL and GRE 38 Mohie El Din Abou El Ezz Street, Dokki, Giza Hotline am 5 pm egypt@amideast.org To learn more about the GMAT exam, visit For applicants in Cairo, test center locations are: Pearson VUE Authorized Testing Center at Engineering and Science Services The American University in Cairo School of Sciences and Engineering, Room P007 AUC Avenue, P.O. Box 74, New Cairo 11835, Egypt tel /2665 icle@aucegypt.edu Global Knowledge Test Center 16 Mostafa Refaat Street, Block 1137, Sheraton Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt tel (ext. 1106) hotline To learn more about the IELTS exam, visit For applicants in Cairo, contact The British Council for registration. 192 El Nil Street, Agouza Hotline information@britishcouncil.org.eg

17 Instructions Please consult these instructions while filling out the Application for Graduate Admission and accompanying forms. Any errors or omissions in your application may lead to delays in its processing. Do not write in the shaded areas. Type the application or print neatly in black ink. FORM 1 - Application for Admission 1. Please enter your full name as it appears in your Egyptian national ID card or your passport. If your name has changed, please provide official documents and a brief letter explaining any other names you have used.your family name should be entered last. 2. Enter your country of citizenship. If you possess an Egyptian national identification card (Al Rakam Al Qawmi) or an Egyptian passport, enter Egyptian. If you are a dual national (have passports from two different countries), you may write both nationalities and submit proof of second citizenship or your Green Card number. Responding to this question is not a requirement for admission. Information is used for statistical purposes and determining tuition levels. 3. If you have been issued a Social Security number by the Canadian or U.S. government, please include it here. If you have a Social Security number, it will not be used as your student ID number by the University. You will be issued an AUC student ID number. Providing your Social Security number and passport information is not required for admission. Please note, however, that a Social Security number is required for U.S. IRS requirements as well as for U.S. government student loans or the Hope Scholarship. 4 and 5. The answers to these questions are not required for admission. Information is used for statistical purposes only. 5. Enter the month first, then day and year. 6. Egyptian males must submit the original military service status certificate to be photocopied and stamped at the Student Service Center. 7. Enter your permanent mailing address, phone number and address. This is where all future University communications will be sent once the information in item 8 has expired. 8. Enter your current mailing address, and note on the top line how long it will be valid. 9. If you applied for admission to any academic program at AUC, please mark yes and the semester you applied for. 10. If you have attended any academic program at AUC, please mark yes and the semester you entered the University. 11. If you were ever issued an AUC student identification number, please enter it. 12. Indicate the semester and year you intend to start your studies at AUC. 13. Mark the box that is most appropriate to you. If you are applying as a nondegree student, include with your application a list of preferred graduate courses in which you are interested to enroll. Check the schedule of classes at Nondegree applicants applying only for undergraduate courses need to complete an undergraduate admission application form. International nondegree applicants should provide a minimum of six courses as choices. 14. You may select up to two programs that you wish to apply for. If you are not admitted to your first choice, you might be admitted to the program of your second choice. If you are interested in only one field of study, please leave (2) blank. If your program offers specializations, then indicate the specialization you intend to pursue. If you are interested in more than one specialization, please list them under the field of study in order of preference. Consult the list on page 20 for graduate programs offered at AUC. 17

18 15. PhD applicants must provide their master s thesis title and the name of their supervisor(s). In the table, supply information regarding university education you received, starting with the most recent degree. Information should be provided even if you did not complete a program or if university credit was not given. 16. If you have published any articles or belong to scholarly or professional organizations, provide the relevant information. Journalism and mass communication as well as television and digital journalism applicants must submit published/ broadcast work and writing samples. 17. If you have been awarded any special honors, describe them. 18. If you are required to take the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), note exam dates only if they are scheduled. If you are not required to take an English placement exam, you should not provide a date. If GMAT or GRE test results are required, note the exam dates if they are scheduled. Page 16 displays the possible results and their corresponding placements at AUC. 19. Note the language you are most comfortable with and grew up speaking in your home. If you can speak and write additional languages, list them and specify your proficiency level. 20. Note names of people at AUC with whom you have discussed this application. 21. All applicants are required to submit a minimum of two letters of recommendation. Otherwise, their applications cannot be processed. 22. Some professional graduate programs at AUC require that candidates have relevant work experience. Use the table provided to list positions that you have recently held. All applicants are required to submit a résumé: Journalism and mass communication as well as television and digital journalism applicants must submit published/broadcast work and writing samples. Philosophy applicants are required to submit a 1,000-word writing sample to demonstrate critical thinking. Psychology as well as forced migration and refugee studies applicants should include experience with, and interest in, working with diverse or marginalized populations. Applicants to Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language (TESOL), teaching Arabic as a foreign language, Master of Laws in international and comparative law (LLM), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Public Administration (MPA), Master of Public Policy (MPP), Master of Global Affairs (MGA) and Master of Arts in international and comparative education should include information about their professional and/or teaching experience (Attach certificates, if any). 23. (a) Candidates must prove they can afford AUC tuition and cover their living expenses prior to entering the University. Mark all boxes that apply and enclose relevant documentation. If you will be applying for non-auc funds, attach a statement explaining what programs you are applying for. If applying to an AUC fellowship, you must submit a fellowship application form, downloadable at (b) Only applicants who have been admitted can be considered for institutional financial aid. For more information on the institutional financial aid process and online form, visit You may also call the Student Service Center at or enrolauc@aucegypt.edu. 24. It is important for the University to have emergency information about all its students. If at any time your emergency information changes, please notify the Office of Graduate Admissions and the Office of the Registrar. 25. Read this statement and then arrange to have a medical examination prior to your date of registration. This information is not used in connection with the admission process, but is required of all students in the best interest of the student body and in accordance with Egyptian law. Non-Egyptian applicants are required to submit medical tests with an HIV test. Tests are only valid if taken within one month prior to registration at AUC. Once you have completed the application, read the certification statement carefully and then sign the application and write the date. Unsigned applications will be returned to the applicant. FORM 2 - Statement of Purpose On the form itself or on a separate sheet, please write the required information as thoroughly as possible in approximately 500 words. Write your name, the graduate program in which you intend to enroll and your AUC student ID number, if you have one, at the top of each sheet you submit. If you are applying for two programs, you must write two different statements. 18

19 FORMS 3a and 3b - Letters of Recommendation All applicants must submit a minimum of two letters of recommendation. PhD applicants should submit three letters of recommendation. The letters should be from academics or professionals who are familiar with your past and current scholastic or professional pursuits. Letters of recommendation, however, may be submitted by anyone chosen by the applicant, as long as the person providing the reference is able to assess the applicant s ability to perform scholarly work at the graduate level. The reference letters must be given to the applicant in sealed envelopes that have been signed along the flap. FORM 4 - additional Information Please complete and enclose this form with your application. FORM 5 - Student Data Form This form is used by the business support office to begin the process of issuing a student visa for international students and must be returned with your application. This will facilitate the issuance of a student visa in a timely manner once you arrive in Cairo. To enter Egypt, you must obtain a tourist entry visa from the Egyptian government. This may be obtained at any Egyptian embassy or consulate in your home country. After registering as a full-time international student, you may apply for a student residence visa through the University s business support office. This second visa requires a study approval by the Egyptian government that can take four to six weeks. University Residence For information about University housing, visit Online housing applications are not accessible to new students before mid-june for fall applicants, and mid-december for spring applicants. Please do not send some forms and documents to Cairo and others to New York unless explicitly instructed to do so by the University. Be sure to enclose your application fee with the application form. AUC does not accept cash sent by mail. Keep a photocopy of this application, as well as all forms and documents, for your records. As per AUC s admission policy, credentials submitted by applicants who are not admitted will be terminated after two years if not claimed by applicants. Updated June

20 Graduate Programs Offered at AUC Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) Applied Sciences with Specializations in Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science or Nanotechnology Engineering with Specializations in Construction Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Robotics, Control and Smart Systems Master of Arts Arabic Studies Community Psychology* Counseling Psychology* Economics** Economics in International Development** Educational Leadership Egyptology and Coptology* English and Comparative Literature Gender and Women s Studies in the Middle East and North Africa* International and Comparative Education International Human Rights Law** Journalism and Mass Communication Middle East Studies* Migration and Refugee Studies Philosophy Political Science Political Science, Joint Program with University of Tübingen (Comparative and Middle East Politics and Society)* Sociology-Anthropology Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)* Television and Digital Journalism Master of Business Administration Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) (separate application on the admissions webpage) Master of Computing Master of Engineering Construction Engineering Electronics and Communications Engineering Electronics and Communications Engineering with a Concentration in Management of Technology * Fall admission only Environmental Systems Design Mechanical Engineering Robotics, Control and Smart Systems Master of Global Affairs Master of Laws (LLM) in International and Comparative Law** Master of Public Administration Master of Public Policy Master of Science Biotechnology* Chemistry Computer Science Construction Engineering Electronics and Communications Engineering Environmental Engineering Finance Mechanical Engineering Nanotechnology Physics Robotics, Control and Smart Systems Sustainable Development* Graduate Diploma Community Psychology (On Hold) Comparative Literary Studies Computer Science Economics in International Development** Forced Migration and Refugee Studies Gender and Women s Studies in the Middle East and North Africa* International and Comparative Law** International Human Rights Law** Middle East Studies* Physics Political Science Psychosocial Intervention for Forced Migrants and Refugees (On Hold) Public Administration Public Policy Sustainable Development* Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)* ** Applicants admitted to this program may register for ELIN or ENGL courses in the spring semester prior to registration in graduate courses starting in the fall. This is applicable only to those applicants whose English placement scores mandate registering for these English-language courses. If residing outside North or South America, this application and all subsequent documents should be sent directly to: For residents in North or South America or if applying through the New York Office, this application and all subsequent documents should be sent directly to: 20 The American University in Cairo Office of Recruitment and Student Service Center AUC Avenue, P.O. Box 74 New Cairo Egypt tel enrolauc@aucegypt.edu The American University in Cairo Office of Student Affairs 420 Fifth Avenue, Third Floor New York, NY , USA tel fax newyork@aucegypt.edu Updated June 2014