June 16, 2026
Creativity With Cause
The Class of 2026 hosts many powerhouse students, including artist and UNICEF champion Lina Kamel, graduating with a degree in psychology and a minor in theatre.
Welcome to AUC School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Dedicated to exploring the complexities of human behavior, history, culture, and society, HUSS brings together diverse disciplines, ranging from applied linguistics, visual arts, film, design, music, theatre, educational studies, english and comparative literature, psychology, sociology, anthropology, egyptology, history, philosophy, political science, and arab and islamic civilizations.
School of Humanities and Social Sciences presents an exciting opportunity for students to explore the depths of human understanding, challenge existing perspectives, and gain a comprehensive education. By embracing disciplines within this school, students can develop critical thinking skills, foster empathy, and embark on rewarding career paths that contribute to the betterment of society.
At a Glance
HUSS News
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Walking Through Islamic History
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Meet the Connector — Laila Mamdouh
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To the Graduates, From the Faculty
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Bernard O'Kane: An Inside Look at Islamic Art and Architecture
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The Psychology of Sustainability in Dahab
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Meet the Student Winners Behind the Look of the 2026 Tahrir CultureFest
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Future-Ready: Students Network at Career Circles
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New Faculty Arrive at AUC
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'It's Hundreds of Years of Unspoken History'
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AUC Driven: The Faces Behind the Impact
Upcoming Events
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6SepA Trade In Dreams : Book Launch and Exhibition
7:00 pm- 9:00 pmAUC Tahrir Square -
16SepHistory Hash Outs | History as a Creative Practice: Making the Past Public
1:00 pm- 2:00 pmAUC New Cairo -
30SepHistory Hash Outs | Cairo and the African Revolution: The Making of an Anti-Colonial Hub
1:00 pm- 2:00 pmAUC New Cairo
About HUSS at AUC
More About HUSS
"Academically, AUC gave me a strong foundation in critical thinking; we were always encouraged to speak up and challenge theories as well as concepts."
Perihan Moahemd
Political Science Student, Study Abroad Experience at Sciences PO, France
Center for the arts outdoors area where students gather to brainstorm and work on projects.
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Faculty
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Nationalities Represented By Faculty
School of Humanities and Social Sciences - Follow Your Passion
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Why HUSS?
Studying at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences offers a transformative educational experience that delves deep into the intricacies of human behavior, culture, and society. Know more about HUSS unique learning experiences and discover your career path!
HUSS Publications
Alif: Journal of Comparative Poetics
Alif is an international peer-reviewed interdisciplinary journal that appears annually in the spring and publishes critical scholarship in Arabic, English and French.
Cairo Papers in Social Science
Cairo Papers in Social Science has been in existence since 1977 and became an e-journal in 2015. It is a monograph series that publishes material related to development in the Middle East and to issues and problems of concern to the region.
Khamasin
Intended to serve as a forum for learning and dialogue within the AUC community and beyond, Khamasin responds to a desire voiced by both students and faculty to encourage a community of exchange at the departmental and school levels and to reach out to a larger readership on contemporary issues of social and political importance.