Overview

At Political Science (Honors) from The American University in Cairo students will take small, closed-enrollment classes together in the Fall semester of their senior year. In the Spring semester of their senior year, honors students will complete research under the supervision of an adviser of their choice (subject to availability), preparing themselves for post-graduate employment or further study.

Students at Political Science (Honors) from The American University in Cairo will:

be properly equipped to join leading positions in international organizations, the private sector, public service, and to pursue academic careers in leading universities.

benefit from robust academic training in the classroom as well as a host of events and activities that gives them the skills and exposure needed to pursue diverse career options.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of Political Theory

Comparative Politics of the Middle East

Development

Comparative Politics

International Relations Theories

Political Economy

Public International Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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83

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cairo, Egypt

Disciplines

History International Relations Political Science View 4 other Bachelors in Political Science in 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

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135

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TOEFL^® IBT

83

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete all secondary school graduation requirements

Maintain a high level of academic performance

Submit the online application form.

English Proficiency

Essay (typed or handwritten)

Copy of valid passport

Proof of financial support (bank statement, sponsorship letter, etc., for $36,000)

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

22050 USD / year

≈ 22050 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

20010 USD / year

≈ 20010 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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Overview

Students at Political Science (Honors) from The American University in Cairo will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Cairo

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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