EgyptMaster75 days leftFully FundedAUC International Graduate Fellowships Fall 2027: Master's at the American University in Cairo with Tuition, Stipend and Housing
Opportunity Overview
A fellowship from the American University in Cairo for outstanding international (non-Egyptian) students with financial need, for full-time study in any AUC master's programme. It covers tuition for up to 9 credits per semester, student services and activities fees, a monthly stipend, medical services and health insurance, and a monthly housing allowance or accommodation in AUC residences at the New Cairo campus, for up to five semesters and one summer session (up to seven semesters in Counseling Psychology). Fellows do 12 hours a week of related academic work and must keep a GPA of at least 3.2. For Fall 2027 there are two cycles: 22 December 2026 – 17 January 2027 and 6 April – 6 May 2027. Submit the graduate admission application at least two weeks before the fellowship deadline, then the online fellowship application. Graduate diploma, Master of Engineering, Master in Computing and non-degree students are not eligible.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
3 BenefitsTuition
Up to 9 credits per semester.
Monthly stipend
With 12 hours a week of academic work.
Housing and health insurance
Housing allowance or AUC residence, plus medical services.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
3 CriteriaAll except: Egypt
Required Documents
3 DocsFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2027 / 2028.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: Tuition, Monthly stipend, Housing and health insurance.
Eligible levels: Master.
The latest deadline we have is January 17, 2027. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: Graduate admission application (at least two weeks before the fellowship deadline), Online fellowship application, Admission documents and English proficiency as per graduate requirements.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.aucegypt.edu/admissions/fellowships/listings/international-graduate. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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Available Majors
Open to all fields of study
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