About Athletics
AUC’s athletics programs bring together a wide cross-section of the community to create opportunities for students to meet new people and connect through extracurricular activities. We aim to enrich the lives of both students and student athletes alike to develop their best selves as athletes, teammates, students and citizens of the world. As athletes, they embody physical strength and learn the value of movement in incorporating healthy activities and habits in their lives.
Through sport, we are committed to teaching how to work collaboratively to reach performance goals, how to embrace the diversity of thought and culture, how to persevere through failure with resiliency and how to compete with integrity.
Athletics by the Numbers
Meet Karim, AUC’s Driven Coach
Meet Karim - The Coach! A business administration alumnus, driven by his passion that football can transform, build and improve human lives and be their space to breathe.
Important Announcement
Sports Complex Closure
The Sports Complex will be closed from April 25 to 28, and will re-open on April 29.
AUC has a variety of state-of-the-art athletic facilities that cater to the sports, recreation and wellness needs of its students and staff. With equipment available for free checkout, every student, whether a seasoned athlete or just kicking off a fitness journey, there is something for everyone at AUC.
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AUC Sports
AUC’s robust athletic programs give talented student-athletes the chance to compete at a high level, facing off against other universities in Egypt and beyond. AUC fields men’s and women's teams teams in basketball, volleyball, table tennis, handball, track and field, and many more sports. AUC’s athletes have gone on to compete at the highest global levels, including several Olympians. For the less competitive, AUC also hosts intramural leagues for students who want to play sports in a more casual, relaxed setting
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Scholarships
AUC recognizes students who have distinguished themselves in the areas of sports.
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From competitive excellence at the global level to recreational activities and healthy habits, AUC’s athletic programs promote physical fitness, teamwork and sportsmanship among athletes and students at all levels.
Fifth Sector Tournament Winners - March 2024
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AUC celebrates excellence in athletics all year, here are top athletes.
Sports Complex Operating Hours
AUC New Cairo Gym
Sunday - Thursday
8:30 am to 9:45 pm
Fridays and Saturdays
11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Paul B. Hannon Swimming Pool
Sunday - Thursday
8:30 am to 6:00 pm
Friday
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday
1:00 to 5:00 pm
Sauna and Steam Rooms
Sunday - Thursday
10:00 am to 9:00 pm
Friday and Saturday
11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Falaki Gym (AUC Tahrir Square)
Sunday - Thursday
8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Friday and Saturday
Closed