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About Us The Engineering programs at AUC are committed to the development and maintenance of an integrated environment for a high quality engineering experience that prepares students from Egypt and the region to meet the challenges of a modern global engineering profession throughout their careers. Engineering faculty strive for excellence in teaching, research and scholarship, and professional activities to deliver world class education to students and service to the community. Enrollment in the undergraduate engineering programs at AUC has steadily grown over the last fifteen years and is currently in the range of 650 students with a yearly intake capacity of about 130 students. These figures are the highest in the university for any single area. Acceptance in the engineering programs is, however, very selective, and the educational environment is stimulating to all students. The quality of AUC's engineering graduates is well appreciated among employers in Egypt and the region. Many students successfully complete their graduate studies at leading universities in the U.S. and Europe. The Engineering program is divided into three academic departments and an Engineering Services unit. The three academic departments are Construction Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.and the soon to be offered Electronics Engineering. The Construction Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Departments are responsible for the development and maintenance of all courses and laboratories in their respective areas at the undergraduate and graduate levels. These departments are also responsible for all concerns related to the students enrolled in their majors. The Engineering Services Unit offers the practicing engineers professional development courses in several areas, and provides the engineering faculty with the necessary environment and structure to conduct industrial research and technology development. Engineering Program Accreditation Since their inception, all engineering programs at AUC have been accredited by the Supreme Council of Universities in Egypt, and engineering graduates are admitted to the Egyptian Syndicate of Engineers immediately upon their graduation. In addition, and for the first time ever outside of the United States, AUC's engineering programs have been accredited by the prestigious Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). ABET is the sole organization that accredits undergraduate engineering programs in the United States with the primary objective of advancing the quality of engineering education. This very unique accreditation is an added recognition of the high quality of AUC's engineering programs, and gives AUC's engineering graduates a distinct advantage at the time of employment or upon application for further graduate studies at leading universities in the United States and Europe. Engineering Faculty Members Engineering faculty at AUC are dedicated to the development and maintenance of high quality engineering education. The distinguished faculty members are recruited primarily from Egypt and the U.S. All are registered professional engineers with strong interest in the modern practices of the engineering profession. The faculty have diverse backgrounds and expertise and primarily teach courses in their areas of specialty and interest. All faculty participate in research and scholarly activities and are up to date in their field. Each faculty member acts as an advisor and mentor for a number of students, and many maintain a close relationship with their students, even after graduation. Engineering Laboratories and Computing Facilities AUC's engineering laboratories and computing facilities are continuously upgraded to preserve the quality of the engineering programs. Students use these facilities throughout their entire program of study. Laboratory experiments are an integral component of most of the engineering courses and are designed to provide the students with the hands-on experience that high quality engineering education should include. Engineering computing facilities include the hardware and software necessary to incorporate the latest methods and technologies in AUC's educational environment. The engineering laboratories and computing facilities are operated and maintained by qualified engineers and technicians that ensure their availability for instruction and research. Careers of AUC's Engineering Graduates Graduates of the engineering programs at AUC are engaged in a wide range of career paths. The majority, however, pursue professional engineering careers in private and multinational companies operating in Egypt. Construction, manufacturing, petroleum, automotive, energy systems and a wide range of services industries are typical employers of AUC engineering graduates.
Based on an extensive survey of employers in Egypt and the Gulf area, AUC engineering graduates are thought to be very well prepared for the challenges of working in competitive regional and global industries. Their distinctive attributes include excellent learning and analytical skills, proficiency in the field of study, excellent communication skills, problem solving abilities, creativity, teamwork culture and ability to manage expectations. AUC engineering graduates are in demand in Egypt and the Middle East, and are able to secure excellent jobs with relatively high salaries immediately after graduation. Interaction and Cooperation with Industry Engineering programs at AUC benefit from close interaction with industry. Interaction modes include the Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) and the Engineering Services Unit of the Construction and Mechanical Engineering Departments. Members of IAB are typically chief executive officers or general managers of some of the major Egyptian and international companies operating in Egypt. The Board provides the department with its assessment of the programs, the quality of the graduates and their on the job performance, and suggests possible program changes to meet the dynamic needs of industry. Through the Engineering Services Unit, engineering faculty interact with engineers from a wide range of industries and identify relevant technical issues that need to be investigated. The results of many of these interactions are used as case studies in courses or to define a topic for graduate research. In addition, many corporations and companies recognize the need to initiate new laboratories and continuously upgrade our existing ones through contributions and donations. The list includes multinational companies such as Amoco Foundation, Schlumberger Foundation, GE Fund, Agip, British Gas and others.
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