Onsi Sawiris School of Business at The American University in Cairo

MIM programme at this school

At the Onsi Sawiris School of Business at The American University in Cairo (AUC) school of business, we believe you should do more than ride the wave of change, we believe in empowering individuals capable of steering the tides of change and thriving in dynamic environments. During the course of your study at AUC, you will gain a great challenging experience inside and outside the classroom through a set of designed courses that give a hands-on experience of doing business in Africa and the Middle East through a set of experiential learning tools and a group of achieved academics that turn the classroom into a vibrant one. Our network of strong regional corporate partner would add to your experience the practical flavor and would allow you to get a deeper understanding of the business dynamics in our region. If you are looking for a gateway to the rich African and Arab Region with global relevance, AUC is the best place to be.

Living in the city

Ranked among the top 100 cities in the world for international students, Cairo is a unique and wondrous destination for students seeking an adventurous study-abroad experience. Merging ancient history and metropolitan living in a bustling, dynamic city, Cairo has something for everyone. The city blends the vibrant cultures of the Middle East, Africa and the Mediterranean and has long served as the cultural, political and social capital of the Arab region.

Choosing to study in Cairo provides the opportunity to immerse yourself in the Egyptian culture while learning about the region’s most pressing modern issues.

The Greater Cairo area has a population of 20 million people with the city sprawled along the longest river in the world, the Nile. Encompassing the Pyramids of Giza, magnificent mosques and churches and the largest museum in Egypt, the Arab world’s most populous city is teeming with life. Explore the winding streets of Cairo, and you will find a thriving art and music scene, an exquisite opera house, trendy cafes and plays as well as numerous off-the beaten-path marvels.

The dialect of Arabic spoken in Egypt is the most well-known and most understood in the Arab world, making Cairo a prime language-learning center in the Middle East. When you decide to study in Egypt, you open yourself to a new world filled with diverse cultures, histories, art and ideas.

Egyptians are known for their warm and welcoming hospitality. One thing you can look forward to is to be greeted with smiling faces and a generous attitude that will make you feel right at home. (Read more)

CEMS Club Cairo

Founded in September 2019, our CEMS Club Cairo is founded on two main pillars: Enriching the students’ experience at AUC and quickly merging international CEMS students with the AUC vibrant environment through organizing a set of events and projects that would engage both CEMS as well as non-CEMS students. The CCC is a major component of student’s life at AUC.