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Political Science and International Human Rights Law The American University in Cairo

Highlights
Tuition fee
735 USD/credit 20286 USD / year
667 USD/credit 18409 USD / year
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Tuition fee
735 USD/credit 20286 USD / year
667 USD/credit 18409 USD / year
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Duration
60 months
Duration
60 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Cairo, Egypt
Campus location
Cairo, Egypt
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Combine your passion for politics and human rights with Political Science and International Human Rights Law program from The American University in Cairo.

Overview

Political Science and International Human Rights Law program from The American University in Cairo enables students with good grades to prepare for a postgraduate degree while completing the requirements for their BA in Political Science, equipping you with expertise in international human rights law and justice. Gain the intellectual, analytical, and communication skills needed to impact global policy debates as a policymaker, academic, activist, or international civil servant. 

Learning Outcomes

  • The dual degree option enables good students to prepare for a postgraduate degree while completing the requirements for the BA in Political Science. 
  • By the end of the sixth semester of the political science BA at AUC, and after successfully completing POLS 4371 , the student has to declare her/his intention to pursue the Dual Degree by submitting a graduate admission application. The student should follow the application procedures for graduate studies. Admission decisions will be made by the Law Department’s Admission Committee. Successful applicants will be admitted pending the fulfillment of two conditions: i) finishing the requirements of their undergraduate degrees with at least B (GPA 3); and ii) obtaining an average of at least a B+ (GPA of at least 3.3) across the three cross-listed ‘Dual Degree’ Law courses. Places are limited.
  • Students enrolled in the dual degree will receive a political science BA degree certificate upon the completion of their undergraduate course requirements.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Egyptian and Islamic Law 
  • International Humanitarian Law 
  • Human Rights in the Middle East 
  • Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights 
  • Law and Patriarchy

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
Duolingo English Test
135
TOEFL® IBT
OR
83
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

138 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Cairo, Egypt

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test
135
TOEFL® IBT
OR
83
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Submit the online application form; renewal from fall to spring is via email to enrolauc@aucegypt.edu
  • New applications are required for a new academic year. Late applications are considered based on availability.
  • Upload all required documents through the online portal; emails are not accepted. Applications are pending until all documents are submitted.
  • Personal statement must be original; plagiarism checks apply. Two recommendation letters from high school teachers/counselors are mandatory; include their emails for automatic submission.
  • Provide evidence of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo). Scores must be ≤2 years old. Send official TOEFL/Duolingo results; upload IELTS copy with TRF number.
  • TOEFL "MyBest Scores" and IELTS "One Skill Retake" accepted. Placement concerns may lead to retake. Improved scores accepted until last working day before semester at 4 PM CLT.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    20286 USD / year
    ≈ 20286 USD / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    18409 USD / year
    ≈ 18409 USD / year

Living costs

Cairo

Egypt
5312 - 6846 EGP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Political Science and International Human Rights Law.

Available Scholarships

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Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
19 Mar 2027
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Blumenthal Performing Arts
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
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ServiceScape
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
Merit-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Sep 2027
Annual Students' Scholarship
Merit-based

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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
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Merit-based

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Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Pearl Lemon Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pearl Lemon
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
WMI Scholars Program
Merit-based

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Wells Mountain Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
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Merit-based

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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
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