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Sultan Al-Qasimi Department of History

As the heart of the humanities, history is a cornerstone of AUC's international liberal arts education that turns students into global citizens. Our student-centered classes, engaging activities and fun field trips teach students about different periods and parts of the modern world to make sense of the past, participate in the present and prepare for the future.

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  3. History

About the Department of History

Our faculty from America, Europe and the Middle East are internationally-renowned scholars and top-rated teachers who are fully committed to mentoring their students. Courses teach students how to think, write and speak professionally, prepping them for practically any career or graduate program they plan to pursue. Several of our alumni have obtained advanced degrees from Harvard, LSE, McGill, NYU, Oxford, Princeton and Yale. Leading employers in Egypt and abroad include:

  • Ahli United Bank

  • Amazon

  • Amnesty International

  • CIB

  • EFG-Hermes

  • Emaar Properties

  • KPMG

  • Netflix

  • UNHCR

  • YouTube

     

History News

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History in Motion

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Meet the Storyteller: Hanan Kholoussy (YAB ’97, CASA ’00)

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History Hash Outs - Captain Gomaa: How History Created My Social Media Career

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Students in History Class Explore Cairo's Multifaceted, Rich Heritage

School of Humanities and Social Sciences Academics

Are you ready to pursue your dreams and make a positive impact on the world? Explore our academic programs here!

Alumni Spotlight

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Sarah Sharaf ‘20

Government of Alberta, Canada

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Kareem Hatem ‘13

Al Qahera News and Qnews

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Nihal El Aasar ‘15

Writer and Researcher, @nihalelaasar, @nihalist___

"The analytical and critical thinking skills I acquired have proven indispensable in my current role at Banque Misr."

Nour Fahmy ‘24
Banque Misr

"The History Department's rigorous curriculum, emphasis on critical thinking and interdisciplinary approach have helped me uniquely position myself in my finance career, transforming historical insight into financial foresight and driving innovation in Egypt's rapidly evolving financial landscape."

Hussein Tawfik ‘22
MNT-Halan

Contact Us

The Sultan Al-Qasimi Department of History

AUC Avenue, P.O. Box 74   
New Cairo 11835, Egypt   
t: +2.02.2615.4831
[email protected]