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Internationalization

At the Onsi Sawiris School of Business, we’re committed to breaking boundaries and building bridges. Strategically located at the intersection of Africa, the Middle East and Europe, we offer a truly unique and international learning experience.
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Connecting Regions, Inspiring Minds, and Shaping Global Leaders

Our commitment to global collaboration, cultural enrichment and academic excellence ensures that our students are prepared to tackle the challenges of a rapidly evolving, interconnected world. By fostering partnerships with top institutions and creating immersive opportunities, we bring the world to Cairo and take Cairo to the world.

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A Global Network at Your Fingertips

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Culturally Enriched Learning Environment

  • Cairo: A vibrant hub offering a blend of African, Middle Eastern and European cultures, offering a unique multicultural experience
  • Diverse faculty and students from around the globe create a global learning community
  • Multicultural experiences integrated in both academic programs and extracurricular activities enrich our students’ learning journey
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Transformative International Programs

Our array of programs provides hands-on, real-world experiences for students to gain global exposure.

Explore our International Initiatives

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Doing Business in the Middle East (DBiME)

Doing Business in the Middle East (DBiME) is a comprehensive weeklong program that exposes participants to both corporate and academic perspectives of current issues in the region. It is offered to graduate students from business schools across the world who seek firsthand experience in this growing, diversified and promising region. DBiME is useful to students enrolled in the following master's programs: MBA, EMBA, finance and economics.

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Willard W. Brown International Business Leadership Series

A platform for renowned international business thought leaders to share a wealth of technical knowledge, business acumen, market and/or scholarly expertise with the AUC community and the local business community at large.

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International Management - CEMS

Become part of a dynamic global educational community leading the way in international management. The program offers a unique opportunity to experience global and local perspectives through diverse cultures, languages, academic philosophies and business practices. This esteemed global alliance includes 33 top-tier business schools across six continents, collaborating with multinational companies and NGOs to create a cohesive and impactful program.

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The International Case Competition

This is the first competition of its kind organized in Egypt and focusing on business challenges facing high-growth entrepreneurial ventures. The competition provides students with a unique learning experience to understand the business and entrepreneurship landscape in Egypt, Africa and the Middle East, including complex issues around consumer behavior, economic trends, regulatory and policy reforms, technology adoption and the supporting ecosystem.

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The International Case Development Competition

The International Case Development Competition (ICDC) 2024, organized by the school's El-Khazindar Business Research and Case Center (KCC) and Ivey Publishing, aims to offer students an opportunity to showcase their ability to apply business and management knowledge by crafting compelling case studies focused on contemporary issues in the MEA region.

Awards

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EFMD Silver Award in Professional Development

The Certificate of Trade Finance in Africa (COTFIA), a collaborative effort between African Export Import Bank - Afreximbank, FCI and the Onsi Sawiris School of Business, has been awarded the Silver Award in the Professional Development category at the prestigious 2025 EFMD Excellence in Practice Awards.

 

Rankings and Accreditations

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Rankings

We have consistently been spearheading impactful education receiving high rankings and considerations from various acclaimed ranking bodies, both for our efforts as a school and for designated programs.
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Accreditations

We now wear the “triple crown” accreditation (AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS) to mark our standing as one of the exclusive 1% of world-class international business schools to receive this distinction.
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Memberships

We recognized that in light of the interconnectedness of global economies, we can offer our students more than what is within our scope of influence.

Contact Us

Office of Internationalization and Partnerships

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