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1. Full name _________________________________________________________________________ First Middle Names Family/Last

2. Country of citizenship ___________________ Second citizenship (if dual national) _______________ (Include proof of second citizenship or Green Card number, if any)

3. q National ID number or q Social Security number _________________________________________ (SSN is required if applying for U.S. federal loans via FAFSA)

q Passport number ___________ Country of issuance________ Date of expiration _____ /_____ / _____ Month Day Year4. Place of birth ______________ , ________________ 5. Date of birth _____ /______ /________ City Country Month Day Year

6. Gender q Male q Female 7. Permanent address _______________________ 8. Current address (valid until) _______________ ______________________________________ _____________________________________ Governorate ___________________________ Governorate ___________________________ City, state ______________________________ City, state ______________________________

Postal code, country ______________________ Postal code, country _____________________ Telephone _____________________________ Telephone _____________________________

Mobile ________________________________ Mobile _______________________________

Email _________________________________ Email (Other) __________________________

II. prIor EnrollmEnt at auc

9. Have you previously applied for admission to AUC? q Yes q No If yes, indicate the semester you applied for q Fall q Spring q Summer Year __________

10. Have you ever attended AUC? q Yes q No Field of study _______________________ q Study abroad/Nondegree q Arabic Language Instruction q Undergraduate q GraduateThe semester you began your studies q Fall q Spring q Summer Year ___________________ 11. If you answered “yes” to questions 9 or 10, indicate here the AUC student ID number that was assigned to you at the time ___________________________

III. IntEndEd program of study

12. For which semester are you applying? q Fall q Spring

13. Program(s) applied for: q PhD q Master’s degree q Graduate diploma q Dual degree

14. In order of preference, state the field(s) of study you are applying for (See program listing atwww.applyweb.com/auc/index.ftl)

If interested in only one field of study, please leave (2) blank to avoid unnecessary delays in processing.

(1) ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ (2) ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________

I. pErsonal InformatIon

Write your name as it appears on your national ID card (for Egyptians) or on your passport (for non-Egyptians)

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Graduate Admission Applicationfor Degree Seeking 2020-2021

Indicate the email address to which all correspondence from AUC should be sent

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15. In the table below, provide your university education information (including any prior attendance at AUC), starting with the most recent degree first. Attach clear copies of transcripts for your academic studies as an undergraduate, as well as other academic transcripts. For PhD applicants only, provide the title of your master’s thesis and the name of your supervisor(s), then fill in the table: A copy of your master’s transcript is required.

Title of master’s thesis __________________________________________________________________ Supervisor name(s) ____________________________________________________________________

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.

____________________________________________________________________________________

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18. In order to have your application evaluated, it is highly recommended that you complete any required tests before the submission of the application, or at least indicate the scheduled testing date. Refer to the table in the checklist at www.applyweb.com/auc/index.ftl

Required tests, where applicable q International TOEFL with TWE (iBT, CBT, PBT): Include the registration number ______________

and exam date OR Academic IELTS: Include the TRF number ______________________________, Or either of the Advanced or the Proficiency exams of the Academic Cambridge Assessment English tests: Include the numbers required for online verification of results.

The exam date: _______________________________ q GMAT (Applicants for MBA and Master of Science in finance*), Exam date: ____________________ q 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. ** For economics and economics in international development programs ONLY, it is conditionally

acceptable to submit satisfactory GRE scores after the beginning of the semester. 19. Your native language __________________________________________________________________ Other languages that you are proficient in __________________________________ q Fluent q Advanced q Intermediate

__________________________________ q Fluent q Advanced q Intermediate

20. If you have discussed your application with any member of the AUC community,please provide their name(s) here and the date(s) of your discussion. ______________________________________________

IV. EducatIonal Background

Name of institution, location and major

Degree receivedand number of

credits completed

Date of first enrollment

(Month/Day/Year)

Grade Point Average(GPA)

Date of degree awarded

(or last attended)

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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 email.____________________________________________________________________________________

Check as many of the boxes below that accurately describe how you intend to finance your studies and living expenses.

q Self-funded q Parents q Government student loan or grant q Employer q Non-AUC sponsor (Communication with the sponsor is handled by the applicant) Please specify ________________________________________________________________________ q U.S. Federal Loan www.aucegypt.edu/admissions/financial-affairs/us-loans/us-federal-loan (American citizens and permanent residents applying for U.S. federal loans via FAFSA are required to submit

their Social Security number on page 1 of the application. Students with a missing SSN may not receive FA communications and their FA processing may be subject to delay.)

Are you applying for any of the following? q African Graduate Fellowship (African, non-Egyptian applicants) q Refugee Status (Please attach a copy of your UNHCR registration card) It is your responsibility when indicating the above to know that not meeting the eligibility conditions (including

submitting a fellowship application) will result in the termination of this application form, and accordingly you will be responsible to fill out and submit the same online application form again before the graduate admission deadline for that respective semester.

q Fellowships at AUC (Contact grad@aucegypt.edu for inquiries pertaining to fellowships If you wish to be considered for a fellowship at AUC, you must submit a complete online fellowship application at www.aucegypt.edu/admissions/fellowships - This can be done after at least five working days from the date of submitting this application for graduate admission. You are responsible for abiding by the fellowship application deadlines, so please plan accordingly.

q AUC staff q Faculty member q Spouse or child of staff member q Spouse or child of faculty member Name of faculty or staff member ________________________________________________

Office or department _________________________________________________________ q Institutional Financial Aid www.aucegypt.edu/institutional-financial-aid 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 taxpayers only (for issuance of IRS 1098-T form by AUC)

Do you claim yourself as a dependent? q Yes q NoIf not, who claims you? ______________________________ Taxpayer ID_______-_______-________If not parent or guardian named above, provide this person’s address, telephone number and email.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

21. It is mandatory for all applicants to submit a minimum of two letters of recommendation. Fill in the following information about the individuals (e.g. professors or supervisors) who will provide letters of recommendation. Complete and correct email addresses must be included here.

By signing this application, I authorize AUC to contact these individuals regarding the submitted letters of recommendation and am aware that I am responsible for following up on the submission of the letters to AUC.

22. List your previous employment background below, if applicable, and submit a copy of your résumé (with the below information included).

V. EmploymEnt Background

VI. fInancIal Background

Name of employer Position held Beginning andend dates

Responsibilities

Full name Title Institution and city Date requested Email (Professional account)

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24. Please provide the following information about two individuals who may be contacted in case of an emergency. If you do not permanently live in Egypt, provide at least one contact in your country of residence.

Name _____________________________________ Name _____________________________________

Relationship to applicant ______________________ Relationship to applicant _____________________ Address ___________________________________ Address ___________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ City, state ___________________________________ City, state _________________________________ Postal code, country __________________________ Postal code, country __________________________ Home telephone _____________________________ Home telephone ____________________________ Work telephone _____________________________ Work telephone _____________________________ Mobile ____________________________________ Mobile ___________________________________

Email ______________________________________ Email _____________________________________ By signing this application, I authorize AUC to contact these people in case of an emergency.

25. Only for students who are admitted: Prior to registration, all new graduate students are required to submit a soft copy of a recent medical report to AUC’s Medical Clinic. International students are advised to include the results of a recent HIV test. The Egyptian government will not grant a residence visa to those who test HIV positive and will require them to leave the country. The results of the medical report are not part of the admission decision process. Students with special medical requirements, or those who would prefer that the clinic be aware of any specific medical conditions/needs, will get to communicate directly with the specialists at the clinic, once on campus.

26. Student visa policy: Please refer to the Student Data Form

All persons on campus grounds, campus property, or using University transportation are obliged to comply with all, as well as new policies adopted by AUC in the futre. You are urged to familiarize yourself with AUC policies, found here www.aucegypt.edu/about/university-policies. You may also view AUC’s campus access policy here https://documents.aucegypt.edu/Docs/Policies/Campus%20Access%20Policy.pdf. For security purposes, all persons on campus must have their faces visible at all times while on AUC property, whether inside or outside of buildings. This includes all campus areas, off-campus premises on board any AUC transportation. Failure to abide by this policy at any time throughout the student’s enrollment will result in the cancellation of registration with no refund of any portion of the tuition, fees or deposit payments.By submitting this application, I hereby affirm my full compliance with any and all of AUC policies, including the campus access policy mentioned above, and any other policy that AUC may choose to adopt in the future.

VII. EmErgEncy InformatIon

VIII. HEaltH and VIsa InformatIon

IX. complIancE wItH auc polIcIEs:

X. sIgnaturE

I certify that the information in 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 be 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. While AUC may opt to contact my evaluators to verify the letters of recommendation submitted, AUC will not contact them to submit the letters. The University reserves the right to withdraw, without notice, any application that is not complete by the deadlines set by the Office of Graduate Admissions.All materials submitted become the property of the University.I confirm that the email address I have indicated in the application form is the email address to which all correspondence from AUC will be sent, and that I am responsible to check it regularly for important information from AUC. In the event that this account becomes inactive, I am responsible to update AUC with an alternative active email account.

I acknowledge that I have read the entire application including the details in the links in the section regarding AUC policies, and I fully understand all the instructions and checklist guidelines provided. I am also fully aware that my application will be processed only once it is complete, and starting no sooner than one month prior to the upcoming set graduate admission deadline.

Signature _________________________________________________ Date __________________________________

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To be fi lled by the Offi ce of the ProvostIs the faculty member identifi ed in question 23 employed full time? q Yes q NoSignature _______________ Date ___________

To be fi lled by the Offi ce of Human ResourcesHow many years has the person identifi ed inquestion 23 worked at AUC? __________________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 www.aucegypt.edu/academics/academic-integrity.

To complete your application, soft copies of missing credentials may be forwarded to your contact person at the Offi ce 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 fi nal admission.

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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

Name of applicant ________________________________________________________________________

Proposed graduate program(s)________________________________________________________________

AUC student ID number, if applicable_________________________________________________________1. Statement of purpose – For all applicants except those applying for admission to the Master in International

Management (MIM/CEMS) program: 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 fi eld of interest, as well as how the program at AUC might help you pursue these interests. 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 should submit a different statement of purpose for each program.

2. For all applicants: submit an updated curriculum vitae (résumé)3. For all applicants: Attach a clear copy of your valid national ID card (Egyptians only) or your valid passport

information pages (Non- Egyptians). Attach both if you have dual nationality.4. MIM/CEMS applicants only: i) Letter of MotivationIn approximately 500 words, highlight your academic background and past accomplishments. Describe how graduate studies will contribute to your long-term academic and professional objectives. - Be sure to address some of the following topics: • Why are you applying for MIM/CEMS at AUC? • Why do you want to study in Egypt? • Why do you think that you are the right person for this program? • How will you contribute to the MIM/CEMS program? • Refer to your own knowledge and skills that will be useful. • Describe your personality. Mention evidence of leadership skills, strong points, and how you feel you can

make a difference. - Include evidence of good international exposure: Include references to relevant extra-curricular activities, or community services, or internships/work experience in other countries or cultures.ii) Additional requirements that are specifi c to the MIM/CEMS program: 1) For this program, applicants must choose up to 5 preferences for their term abroad to complete this degree.

The CEMS program cannot guarantee to best serve your choice as the allocation of term abroad is based on fi rst come - fi rst served basis.

2) Select from the menu at www.cems.org/academic-members/our-members/list and in the next 5 lines type their names, and mark the corresponding semester of preference:

1. ____________________________ Fall 2020 [__] Spring 2021 [__]

2. ____________________________ Fall 2020 [__] Spring 2021 [__]

3. ____________________________ Fall 2020 [__] Spring 2021 [__]

4. ____________________________ Fall 2020 [__] Spring 2021 [__]

5. ____________________________ Fall 2020 [__] Spring 2021 [__] 3) I confi rm that I am aware that my application for admission to the MIM/CEMS program will not be processed

at all if either of the following applies: [___] • If my cumulative GPA for my undergraduate degree, as calculated by AUC, is less than 3.4 on a scale of 4. • If more than exactly 2 calendar years have lapsed since the date of completion of my undergraduate degree,

as compared to the fi rst day of classes of this program. 4) Please indicate your command of a second language other than English. See this link for CEMS approved

languages www.cems.org/mim/curriculum/language-graduation-requirements under “Language Combinations” • _______________________________________________________

• _______________________________________________________5) Please complete the following ‘Mother Tongue declaration form’

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CEMS Candidate’s Declaration regarding Mother Tongue CEMS asks you for this information because it will appear on your Graduation Certificate. The Mother Tongue (MT) is one of the three languages that CEMS requires. If you have more than one MT, please fill out a separate declaration for each language.

I declare that _________________________________ is my Mother Tongue / Native Language.

I consider this language to be my MT for the following reason(s): ____________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

I further declare and confirm with my initials and signature below that: • my written and speaking proficiency in this language is sufficient for conducting

operations that are typical of business, Initials: ___________ • I am confident that when speaking/corresponding with another person who is a

native speaker of this language that I would be considered by that person to have a native-like level of fluency in this language, Initials: ___________

• I have read and understand the Ethical Guidelines in the CEMS Student Guide and that my signature indicates my full and unreserved commitment to comply with the guidelines stated therein and in this present document,

Initials: ___________ • my declaration (above) is true and correct, Initials: ___________

and I understand that company and professional recruiters will make their own determination of the accuracy of my declarations above and herein, and that discrepancies, should they be determined by those recruiters, will likely be detrimental to my recruitment process and/or career opportunities. Initials: ___________

______________________________________________ ______________________ name of candidate candidate’s home school _______________________________________ date _____ _____ ___________ signature of candidate DD MM YYYY

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5. PhD applicants should submit separate documents for both their research interests and objective, for their Master of Science thesis abstract to complete their application.

6. Applicants to journalism and mass communication or to television and digital journalism programs should submit published writing samples and broadcast work.

7. Philosophy applicants should submit a 1,000-word writing sample to demonstrate critical thinking.

8. Applicants to psychology or migration and refugee studies should include relevant experience and indicate interest in working with diverse or marginalized populations.

9. 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 BusinessAdministration (MBA), Master of Public Administration (MPA), Master of Public Policy (MPP), Master of Global Affairs (MGA) and Master of Arts in international, and Master of Arts in Educational Leadership (EDUL) should include information about their professional or teaching experience (Attach certificates, and HR employment letters, where possible).

10. The MBA program requires proof of three years of work experience.

11. For all applicants: Attach a copy of a recent official photograph (similar to ID photographs).

12. For Egyptian males only: The original military status certificate must be presented to the Student Service Center (AUC New Cairo – Gate 1) where a valid copy is made. This must be finalized within one month from the admission deadline to submit your application.

q Attach certificates, HR employment letters and additional documents here.

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LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

Please carefully follow the instructions to request official online letters of recommendation from at least two persons whose roles as instructors or supervisors are quite familiar with your academic or professional background. Only online letters of recommendation, requested through online graduate admission application forms, will be considered.While AUC may opt to contact your evaluators to verify the letters of recommendation submitted, AUC will not contact the evaluators to submit the letters. You are responsible to provide the correct contact information of your evaluators.As part of the requirements to complete the application, applicants must personally ensure that at least two letters of recommendation are submitted by the deadlines indicated by the Office of Graduate Admissions. Incomplete applications will not be processed.Indicate only the active, professional email addresses of your evaluators, or explain why a professional email is not available.In accordance with the U.S. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Buckley Amendment), applicants have the right to review and inspect their own educational records. If you choose, you may waive the right to see specific confidential statements and letters of evaluation. To submit your request for online letters of recommendation, you must indicate whether you waive your right or not. Start your online request for letters of recommendation here.

q I confirm that I am responsible for completing all requirements, as indicated, and that by choosing to waive my right to access a letter of recommendation prepared in my name, I will not have access to it now or anytime in the future.

Applicant Information

AUC ID number _______________________________________ First name ____________________________________________

Middle name(s) ________________________________________ Last name ____________________________________________

Major (1) applied to : ___________________________________ Major (2) applied to ____________________________________

Semester applied for : ___________________________________

Recommender Information

Name ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Position or Title (current or most recent) __________________________________________________________________________

Organization or Institution (indicate country) ______________________________________________________________________

Country _____________________________ Email __________________________Other Email ____________________________

If you indicate a personal email address, please explain why a professional email is not available:

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Academic SkillsPlease rank the applicant on a scale of 1 to 4, where 4 is outstanding: Analytical Ability 1 2 3 4 NA Communication skills 1 2 3 4 NA Verbal expression skills 1 2 3 4 NA Written expression skills 1 2 3 4 NA Motivation and perseverance 1 2 3 4 NA Maturity 1 2 3 4 NA Knowledge in chosen field – 1 1 2 3 4 NA Knowledge in chosen field – 2 1 2 3 4 NA (if applying for 2 majors) Research ability 1 2 3 4 NA Ability to work independently 1 2 3 4 NA Ability to work as a team member 1 2 3 4 NA Overall academic potential 1 2 3 4 NA The recommender has attached document(s) to this q Additional Comments:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

q Electronic signature and agreement I certify that all the information given on this form and in the attachment(s) are complete and accurate.

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Full name ______________________________________________________________________________ Student ID _____________________________________________________________________________

How did you first learn about AUC? (Choose the option that influenced you most).

q Internet search or AUC website q University visits q Field visit (by AUC representative)

q Reputation q Relatives graduated from or enrolled at AUC

q Non-AUC publications, please specify ____________________________________________________

q Conference q Friends q Advertisement or AUC publication

q Attended AUC in the past:

❍ Undergraduate ❍ Graduate student ❍ Nondegree ❍ Exchange student

❍ Intensive Arabic Language Program ❍ Continuing education

q Member of the AUC community:

❍ Alumni ❍ Faculty member ❍ Staff member ❍ Student ❍ Other: __________________________________________________________________________

Which other universities are you applying to? Please list them in order of preference. 1 ___________________________________________________________________________________

2 ___________________________________________________________________________________

Which graduate programs do you find appealing at these other universities, if applicable? 1 ___________________________________________________________________________________

2 ___________________________________________________________________________________

Why are you considering the universities mentioned above? (Choose the option that influenced you the most).

q Fees q Prominent faculty q Graduate programs (specify _________ )

q Reputation q Academic standard q Research facilities

q Location q Availability of scholarships

q Other __________________________________________________________________________

This information will only be used for statistical purposes and will have no bearing on the admission decision.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Complete and submit this form with your admission application and include any required supplementary 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 valid and clear 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 Business Support Unit in AUC’s Office of Supply Chain Management.

I. BIograpHIcal InformatIonFull name (as it appears on your passport) _______________________________________________________________Gender: q Male q FemalePermanent AddressStreet ___________________________________________________________________________________________District ____________________________________________ Apartment ____________________________________City ______________________________________________ State/Region/Province __________________________Postal/Zip code _____________________________________ Country ______________________________________Nationality _______________________________________________________________________________________(Must match the nationality stated on the passport you will use to enter Egypt)Second nationality (if dual national) ____________________________________________________________________(Include proof of second citizenship or Green Card number, if any)Address in Egypt (if available) __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Email ____________________________________ Telephone ____________________ Fax ______________________

II. passport InformatIonPassport 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 InformatIonIntended program at AUC: q PhD q Master’s degree q Graduate diploma q Dual degree q Nondegree**

q Exchange program (nondegree) Indicate name of home school ___________________________________Intended major at AUC _____________________________________________________________________________Period of study at AUC: Beginning date _________________________ Ending date _____________________________ Month/Day/Year Month/Day/Year

IV. EducatIonal BackgroundLast educational degree, diploma or certificate awarded _____________________________________________________School name ______________________________________________________________________________________School location: City ____________________ State or province _______________ Country ______________________Have you previously studied in Egypt? q Yes q NoHave you had an Egyptian residence visa stamped on your passport? q Yes q NoIf yes, when? __________________________ Issued by ____________________________________________________

V. cErtIfIcatIon Signature of applicant _________________________________________________ Date _________________________

• The approval of student visas requires four to six weeks. 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 to avoid paying any late fees or fines.

All students must start the student residence application process at the Business Support Unit, rooms G019 and G020 in the Administration Building, as soon as registration for the intended semester is complete.

• International students who do not apply for a student visa and do not have another type of residency will have their courses dropped.

• To enter Egypt, you will need a valid tourist visa. Prior to leaving their home country, international students must contact the nearest Egyptian Consulate, in advance, to inquire about the procedures, required time and arrangements to issue a tourist visa to Egypt.

For further information about visa matters, kindly refer to www.aucegypt.edu/admissions/international-students/visa-matters

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT DATA FORM (NON-EGYPTIANS ONLY)

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GRADUATE APPLICATION CHECKLISTScanned originals (soft copies) of all credentials are accepted only for the purpose of processing graduate admissions applications, but the original documents may be required prior to the announcement of the final decision. Electronic credentials can be attached to this application form or submitted after receiving your AUC ID number from the University’s Office of Enrollment, Admissions and Student Service Center (EASSC).To be considered for admission, you must submit the following completed forms and documents:q Completed application form Application fee of $90 (non-refundable) This fee is not required from the following applicants: African Graduate fellowship, applicants who

have refugee status, and Hadhramout Foundation applicants.q Supporting documents • Statement of purpose – All applicants except those applying for admission to the Master in international management (MIM/CEMS)

program • Updated CV (resume) – All applicants • Clear copy of valid national ID card (Egyptians only) or valid passport information pages (for non-Egyptians). Attach both for dual nationals • For Master in International Management (MIM/CEMS) applicants only: - Letter of Motivation - Evidence of good international exposure - Mother Tongue declaration form • Complete any program-specific requirements needed for admission consideration • A clear scanned copy of a recent official photograph • For Egyptian males only: An original certificate of the military service status must be presented to the student service center (SSC), where

a valid true copy is made.q Updated CV (résumé)q Official transcripts (Bayan daragat - a record of courses completed per semester and their corresponding grades) from all higher education

institutions that you have attended other than AUC. These should be sent from your home university directly to you and affixed with a seal. Original 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 degree completion and graduation may be requested by the Office of Graduate Admissions, and these can be submitted in person at the Student Service Center at AUC New Cairo (entry through Gate 1) or sent to the address indicated at the end of this application form. Applicants may retrieve their original documents at the beginning of the semester.

Students applying to the Master in International Management (MIM/CEMS) program: In addition to the above, the bachelor’s degree must be:

• In business, economics or accounting. For students holding a non-business bachelor’s degree, a minimum of 30 credit hoursof business courses are required (60 ECTS).

• Of high academic standing - GPA not less than 3.4/4.0, or an equivalent from other systems. • Awarded within the last two calendar years, as measured to the start day of the MIM/CEMS program.q Letters of recommendation All applicants are required to submit a minimum of two letters of recommendation. It is the responsibility of the applicant — not that of AUC)

to follow up with the evaluators and ensure the timely submission of the required letters.q Letters of recommendation All applicants are required to submit a minimum of two letters of recommendation. It is the responsibility of the applicant — not that of

AUC) to follow up with the evaluators and ensure the timely submission of the required letters.q Required test results • Unofficial, online copies or scanned copies are acceptable only for processing the graduate admission application. The official results will be

required at a later stage. • Applicants are required to demonstrate a certain level of English-language proficiency to participate and be successful in the AUC graduate

studies. Language proficiency is evaluated through the International TOEFL or academic IELTS exams, or either of the advanced or the proficiency exams of the academic Cambridge Assessment English tests. They are 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 Office of Graduate Admissions upon evaluation of the 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.

• Official online TOEFL and GRE test scores should be sent to the AUC institutional code 0903. • Applicants to the MBA program must have at least three years of work experience and a minimum score of 500 on the GMAT. • Applicants to the PhD program, Master of Arts in economics and Master of Arts in economics in international development must submit

an official GRE score report. For the PhD program, GRE scores must be submitted to complete the application prior to departmental evaluations.

• Applicants to the Master of Arts in economics and Master of Arts in economics in international development may submit satisfactory GRE scores once they are admitted and early in their first semester, or else will not be permitted to continue in the program.

• Applicants to the Master of Science in finance must submit either an official GMAT or GRE score report to complete the application prior to departmental evaluations.

• Applicants must arrange for official score reports for the GMAT or the GRE results to reach AUC by means of authorized online access. Additionally, applicants should ensure submission of at least a soft copy of the unofficial results as soon as they are available to complete the application for admission evaluations.

• Students applying to Master in International Management/CEMS need to provide proof of English proficiency. The required cut-off scores for admission to this program differ from those of all other graduate programs. Details at the end of the checklist.

Also specific to this program, exemptions from the English language examinations are only allowed for applicants who received a degree solely taught in English from an EQUIS or AACSB accredited institution, if in a country where English is the official language.

q For international applicants only: • Complete the Student Data Form • Once admitted, two hard copy passport size photographs should be submitted to the Business Support Unit, for student visa purposes. q Results of a recent medical exam Only admitted students will be required to submit soft copies of a recent medical report at the beginning of the semester. q I confirm that I am responsible for completing the application as indicated.

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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

92 - 99 25 - 26 580 or above 5.0 or above TESOL/ECLT

79 - 91 21 - 24 550 or above 4.5 or above Full Admission -

NonDegree Admission

74 - 78 19 - 20 535 - 549 4.0 or above ENGL 0310-0311-0312

62 - 73 17 - 18 503 - 534 3.5 or above ELIN 0302

45 - 61 14 - 16 450 - 502 3.0 or above ELIN 0301

*ENGL 0310, 0311 and 0312 are academic English modules for graduate students.

For modules placement details: https://documents.aucegypt.edu/docs/admissions_grad_req/TOEFL_PLACEMENT_%20GRADUATES.pdf

ELIN 0301-0302 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

INTERNATIONAL TOEFL

ACADEMIC IELTS

IELTS Band Score IELTS Writing English Placement

7.5 7.5 TESOL FELLOW

7 7 TESOL/ECLT

6.5 7 Full admission - NonDegree Admission

6.5 6.5 or 6 ENGL 0310

6* 6.5 or 6 ENGL 0310-0311-0312

5.5 5.5 ELIN 0302

5 5 ELIN 0301

Below 5 Below 5 Not eligible for admission

*A Writing score of 6.5 or 6 will be placed in ENGL 0310. A Reading score lower than 6.5 will be placed in ENGL 0311. A Listening or Speaking score lower than 6.5 will be placed in ENGL 0312.

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.

CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH: ADVANCED OR PROFICIENCY

Cambridge Assessment English AUC accepts only Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE) or Cambridge English Advanced (CAE).

Overall Score Writing Score English Placement

191 191 TESOL FELLOW

185 185 TESOL/ECLT

176 185 Full admission - NonDegree Admission

176 169 ENGL 0310

169 169 ENGL 0310-0311-0312

162 162 ELIN 0302

154 154 ELIN 0301

Below 154 Below 154 Not eligible for admission Graduate English modules are assigned based on the scores achieved in the writing, reading and (listening or speaking) scores, when above 162 and less than 185.

However, placement is based mainly on both the overall and writing scores. The lower of these scores determines placement.

For English-language requirements, visit www.aucegypt.edu

The cut-off scores and placement of the following tests apply to all graduate programs except the Master in International Management (MIM/CEMS) program. Cut off scores for admission to MIM/CEMS – Details to follow.

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The MBA program requires an acceptable score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). The department currently considers applicants who score 500 and above.

The PhD, Master of Arts in economics and Master of Arts in 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 original test results or authorization for online access reach AUC to the attention of the Office of Graduate Admissions.

Learn more about the TOEFL and GRE examswww.ets.org

Learn more about the GMAT exam www.mba.com

Learn more about the IELTS exam

www.ielts.org

Learn more about the Cambridge Assessment English www.cambridgeenglish.org

GMAT and GRE Tests

*Notes: 1. Unofficial online test results, scanned copies or photocopies are acceptable only for the purpose of processing

graduate admission applications. Original, official hard copy results or official online results will be required at a later stage.

2. If the two-year validity of these English language exams expires before the first day of classes of the semester in

3. Both TESL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and ECLT (English and Comparative Literature) programs will not admit students provisionally with English language courses as prerequisites. The required minimum scores on the exams approved for admission must first be achieved to be admitted to either program.

Cut-off scores for admission to the Master in International Management (MIM/CEMS)Applicants to this program need to provide proof of English proficiency through any of the following methods and at these cut-off scores:

• International (iBT) TOEFL cut-off scores:

A minimum overall iBT TOEFL score of 100 and a minimum iBT writing score of 27

Or

• Academic IELTS cut-off scores:

A minimum IELTS Band score (total) of 7.0 and a minimum IELTS writing score of 7.0

Or

• Cambridge Assessment English cut off scores:

- Cambridge English Proficiency CPE (Grade C*)

A minimum overall score of 200 and a minimum writing score of 200

- Cambridge English Advanced CAE (Grade B*)

A minimum overall score of 193 and a minimum writing score of 193

(*) Letter grades will not be taken into account for the English language tests, only numerical scores.

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Please refer to these instructions while filling out the application for graduate admission. Any errors or omissions in your application may lead to delays in its processing.

Application for Admission1. Please enter your full name as it appears in your Egyptian national ID card or your passport. If your name has changed,

you must provide official documentation and a brief letter explaining any other names you have used. Your family name should be entered last and is not a requirement for admission.

2. Enter your country of citizenship. If you possess an Egyptian national ID 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 the second citizenship or your Green Card number. This information is used for statistical purposes and determining tuition levels and is not a requirement for admission.

3. If you have been issued a Social Security number (SSN) by the Canadian or U.S. government, your SSN is required if applying for U.S. financial aid via FAFSA, the Hope Scholarship and for U.S. IRS tax purposes. 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 or passport information is not required for admission

4. Information is used for statistical purposes only.

5. Information is used for statistical purposes only.

6. Information is used for statistical purposes only.

7. Enter your permanent mailing address, phone number and email 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 indicate how long it will be valid.

9. If you previously 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, you must include it here.

11. If you were ever issued an AUC student ID number, you must include it here.

12. Indicate the semester and year you intend to start your studies at AUC.

13. All applicants must mark the degree type and preferred program. However, applicants interested in the Master in International Management (MIM/CEM) program must also indicate five CEMS host schools in which they would like to enroll for the semester abroad. Indicate the term/semester and year intended. (MIM/CEMS) applicants must also complete the ‘Mother Tongue declaration form’.

14. Mark the degree type and preferred program. You may select up to two programs 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 indicate only one program. Please see the list of graduate programs offered at AUC at www.applyweb.com/auc/pdf/AUC_Graduate_Programs.pdf.

15. PhD applicants must include their master’s thesis title and the name of their supervisor(s). Include information regarding university education that you received, starting with the most recent degree first. Information should be provided even if you did not complete a program or if university credit was not given. Please see the graduate admissions requirements and details at https://www.aucegypt.edu/index.php/admissions/graduate#admissionrequirements

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16. If you have published any articles or belong to scholarly or professional organizations, provide the relevant information.Journalism and mass communication applicants and applicants of television and digital journalism 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 an English language test, please indicate the exam dates only if you have registered for one. If GMAT or GRE test results are required, please indicate the exam dates if you have registered for them. For your reference, the checklist for the degree seeking application at www.applyweb.com/auc/index.ftl lists the possible English test results and their corresponding placements at AUC.

19. Indicate 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. List the 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.

23. (a) Candidates must prove they can afford AUC tuition and cover their living expenses prior to enrolling at the University. Mark all boxes that apply and attach the relevant documentation. If you will be applying for non-AUC funds, attach a statement with further details. If applying to an AUC fellowship, you must submit a fellowship application form which is separate from this application and downloadable at https://www.aucegypt.edu/index.php/admissions/fellowships

(b) U.S. citizens applying for U.S. Federal Loans via FAFSA - please see this link for details at https://www.aucegypt.edu/index.php/admissions/financial-aid/us-loans

(c) 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 https://www.aucegypt.edu/index.php/admissions/financial-aid. You may also contact the Student Service Center at enrolauc@aucegypt.edu.

24. It is important for the University to obtain the name(s) of person(s) whom we should contact in case of emergency. If, at any time, your emergency contact information changes, please notify the Office of Graduate Admissions or the Office of the Registrar.

25. For those admitted: arrange to have a medical examination prior to 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 the Egyptian law. Non-Egyptian applicants are advised to submit medical tests with an HIV test. Tests are only valid if taken within one month prior to registration at AUC. All admitted students will be required to submit a soft copy of a recent medical report to the AUC Clinic.

• Supporting Documents: Please complete the required information as thoroughly as possible. Indicate your name, the graduate program in which you intend to enroll and your AUC student ID number - if you have one - on all your attachments. If you are applying for two programs, you must provide two different Statements of purpose. Carefully read through the list of required supporting documents to identify and submit the relevant requirements.

Egyptian males must present the original military service status certificate to be photocopied and stamped only at the Student Service Center, where a valid true copy can be made.

• Letters of Recommendation: All applicants must submit a minimum of two on line letters of recommendation. The letters should be from academics or professionals who are familiar with your past and current scholastic or professional pursuits. Carefully read and follow the instructions for successful submission of the mandatory on-line letters of recommendation.

• Additional Information: Please complete this form along with your application. • Student Data Form: For International applicants only. Details and important notes are included in the form.

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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.

University ResidenceFor information about University housing, visit www.aucegypt.edu/students/life/residential. Online housing applications

are not accessible to new students before mid-June for fall applicants, and mid-December for spring applicants. Once your application is submitted, the Enrollment, Admissions and Student Service Center (EASSC) will send a confirmation

email to you, that will include your AUC ID number. Always include this ID number in the subject line of all your correspondences with AUC and on any hard copy credentials submitted at AUC.

When your application reaches the Office of Graduate Admissions, you will be contacted by a team member who will be responsible for the processing of your application for admission, and to whom you should forward any soft copies of the credentials required to complete your file.

q I confirm that I have carefully read the instructions and acknowledge that I am responsible for completing the

application as indicated.

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Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) • Applied Sciences with Specializations in Biotechnology,

Chemistry, Computer Science, Global Public Health 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 and Justice**• 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 webpagewww.applyweb.com/auc/index.ftl)

Master of Computing

Master of Engineering• Construction Engineering• Electronics and Communications Engineering• Electronics and Communications Engineering with a

Concentration in Management of Technology• Environmental Systems Design• Mechanical Engineering• Petroleum Engineering• Robotics, Control and Smart Systems

Master of Global Affairs

Master of Global Public Health

Master in International Managment/CEMS*

Master of Laws (LLM) in International and Comparative Law**

Master of Public Administration

Master of Public Policy Master of Science

• Architecture (starting Fall 2020)• Biotechnology*• Chemistry• Computer Science• Construction Engineering• Electronics and Communications Engineering• Environmental Engineering• Finance, with concentrations in Corporate Finance,

Investments, and FinTech• Mechanical Engineering• Petroleum Engineering• Nanotechnology• Physics• Robotics, Control and Smart Systems• Sustainable Development*

Graduate Diploma

• Arabic Studies• Community Psychology*• Comparative Literary Studies• Computer Science• Economics in International Development**• Educational Leadership• Food Chemistry and Nutrition• Gender and Women’s Studies in the Middle East

and North Africa• Global Affairs• Inclusive Education• International and Comparative Education• International and Comparative Law**• International Human Rights Law and Justice**• Middle East Studies• Migration and Refugee Studies• Physics• Political Science• Psychosocial Intervention for Forced Migrants

and Refugees (On Hold)• Public Administration• Public Policy• Sociology-Anthropology• Sustainable Development*• Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

(TESOL)*

AUC Graduate Programs

* Fall admission only** Applicants admitted to the fall admission program may register for ELIN or ENGL courses in the spring semester prior to registration in

graduate courses starting in the fall, as prerequisites here must be completed prior to the start of graduate courses. This is applicable only to those applicants whose English placement scores mandate registering for these English-language courses.

***All prerequisite courses must be completed before registering for any graduate courses.

www.aucegypt.edu

When submitting original/hard copy documents by postal mail, you are advised to do so through registered mail to allow you access to track the delivery of the documents. AUC is not responsible to track the arrival of any documents. You may post to the following address but be sure to include your full name and AUC ID number. Address the package to the attention of the Office of Graduate Admissions and expect their confirmation upon receipt.

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