American University in Cairo

, EG

#654

Consensus Rank 2027
across major rankings

According to EduRank's consensus of the four major world university rankings, American University in Cairo ranks #654 globally — #390 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, #700 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, #913 in the U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026. Averaged across the major global rankings, American University in Cairo places #654 worldwide.

Last verified: 4 June 2026 · All figures reproduced from official publisher releases · Sources & citation ↓

QS World University Rankings 2027

#390

▼ 9 vs 2026 (#381)

Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds, June 2026 · topuniversities.com

THE World University Rankings 2026

#700

Source: Times Higher Education, Oct 2025 · timeshighereducation.com

U.S. News Best Global 2026

#913

Source: U.S. News & World Report · usnews.com

Key facts

Verified against official university publications

Subject rankings

American University in Cairo by subject across QS, THE, ARWU (ShanghaiRanking) and U.S. News 2026

Subject

THE

ARWU

U.S. News

Petroleum Engineering

#51-100

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Development Studies

#101-150

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Modern Languages

#151-200

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Architecture

#201-260

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English Language & Literature

#201-250

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Accounting & Finance

#201-250

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Business & Management

#201-250

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Communication & Media

#201-250

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Political Science & IR

#201-250

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Education

#251-300

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Social Sciences & Management

#283

#601-800

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Arts & Humanities

#305

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Engineering & Technology

#335

#601-800

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Electrical & Electronic Engineering

#351-400

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Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

#401-450

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Chemistry

#401-450

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Computer Science

#451-500

#801-1000

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Economics & Econometrics

#451-500

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Physics & Astronomy

#601-675

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Business & Economics

—

#601-800

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Natural / Physical Sciences

—

#601-800

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Frequently asked questions

Direct answers, sourced from the rankings above

What is American University in Cairo ranked in the world in 2026?

American University in Cairo ranks #390 in QS 2027, #700 in THE 2026 and #913 in U.S. News 2026. Its consensus position across the major rankings is #654 globally.

Why does American University in Cairo rank #390 in QS but #700 in THE?

QS weights employer reputation and international metrics more heavily; THE places more weight on research influence and teaching environment. Differences of this size between the two systems are common — see our methodology comparison.

Data sources & verification

Every figure on this page is reproduced unmodified from the official publisher. The consensus score is computed by EduRank.

QS World University Rankings 2027QS Quacquarelli Symonds · published 2026-06-18 · official release

THE World University Rankings 2026Times Higher Education · published 2025-10-09 · official release

U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026U.S. News & World Report · official release

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EduRank (2026). American University in Cairo — University Rankings 2027. Retrieved 4 June 2026, from https://edurank.co/u/american-university-in-cairo-eg/

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