The American University in Cairo
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About The American University in Cairo
According to Wikipedia, The American University in Cairo is a private research university in Cairo, Egypt. The university offers American-style learning programs at undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels, along with a continuing education program.
What Is The American University in Cairo Known For?
The American University in Cairo is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Political Science
- Philosophy
- Education
- Communications
- Business
- Anthropology
- Literature
- Engineering
- Economics
- History
- Religious Studies
- Law
- Chemistry
- Medical
- Biology
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Sociology
- Physics
- Nursing
- Criminal Justice
- Psychology
- Earth Sciences
- Social Work
The American University in Cairo's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much The American University in Cairo's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
The American University in Cairo ranks #477 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
The American University in Cairo ranks #465 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
The American University in Cairo ranks #1135 worldwide for influence in Education.
The American University in Cairo ranks #812 worldwide for influence in Communications.
The American University in Cairo ranks #1501 worldwide for influence in Business.
The American University in Cairo ranks #176 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
The American University in Cairo ranks #873 worldwide for influence in Literature.
The American University in Cairo ranks #1864 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
The American University in Cairo ranks #724 worldwide for influence in Economics.
The American University in Cairo ranks #1030 worldwide for influence in History.
The American University in Cairo ranks #1128 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
The American University in Cairo ranks #1536 worldwide for influence in Law.
The American University in Cairo ranks #899 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
The American University in Cairo ranks #2833 worldwide for influence in Medical.
The American University in Cairo ranks #2439 worldwide for influence in Biology.
The American University in Cairo ranks #1572 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
The American University in Cairo ranks #2412 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
The American University in Cairo ranks #833 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
The American University in Cairo ranks #1752 worldwide for influence in Physics.
The American University in Cairo ranks #1386 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesThe American University in Cairo ranks #1757 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
The American University in Cairo ranks #2821 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
The American University in Cairo ranks #3617 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
The American University in Cairo ranks #2864 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
Who Are The American University in Cairo's Most Influential Alumni?
The American University in Cairo's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Anthropology, Political Science, and Philosophy. Here are some of The American University in Cairo's most famous alumni:
- Amina Wadud
- An American Islamic scholar.
- Queen Rania of Jordan
- A Queen consort of Jordan.
- Wael Ghonim
- An Egyptian activist and engineer.
- Juan Cole
- An American scholar.
- Fadwa El Guindi
- An Egyptian-American anthropologist.
- Minouche Shafik
- An Economist.
- Jonathan A. C. Brown
- An American scholar of Islamic studies .
- Nonie Darwish
- An American activist.
- Lawrence Wright
- An American author, screenwriter, and staff writer.
- Mona Baker
- An Egyptian professor of translation studies.
- David M. Malone
- A Canadian diplomat.
- Maumoon Abdul Gayoom
- A Maldivian politician, 3rd president of the Maldives.
Who Are The American University in Cairo's Most Influential Faculty?
The American University in Cairo's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Anthropology, Political Science, and Philosophy. Here are some of The American University in Cairo's most famous faculty:
