Mohamed Shafik Gabr Department of Economics

About Mohamed Shafik Gabr Department of Economics

Founded in 1947 as Egypt’s first economics department, the Mohamed Shafik Gabr Department of Economics has long been a leader in economic education and research in the region. With a rigorous curriculum and esteemed faculty, it continues to graduate top talent who lead in government, business and international organizations.

Offering one of the most in-demand majors at AUC, the department plays a central role in the university’s academic life, with its courses widely taken across disciplines. Its strategic location in Cairo provides direct access to rich archival resources, leading think tanks and the regional offices of global institutions—strengthening its impact on both scholarship and policy in the MENA region.