AUC, founded in 1919, is known for its diverse community of students and faculty members from over 60 countries. With a focus on liberal arts education, the university encourages critical thinking and creative problem-solving. AUC boasts extensive resources including a large English-language library collection, a state-of-the-art research campus, and cross-discipline research centers. It is chartered and accredited in both the United States and Egypt, and operates as an independent, not-for-profit institution.