FAQ: Do I need to bring my own laptop?

All the IC facilities at AUC, such as a wireless network throughout the academic building, have been set up to enable students to use their own laptops for their studies. There are, therefore, no computer rooms with PCs for student use in the AUC academic building. So AUC students are expected to bring their own laptops.

Are you thinking of buying a new laptop for your studies? Or perhaps someone wants to buy you one as a gift? Please find below our recommended specifications.

Recommended laptop specifications

Factors such as weight, monitor display size, or multimedia capability are entirely your personal choice. You will probably be carrying this laptop everywhere you go for the next three years, so we recommend you ensure you have an extended three-year warranty.

* Because the network services at AUC are primarily Windows-based, the technical support that can be offered is also focused on Windows-based platforms. We therefore recommend that students use Windows-based laptops.

** Although not required, it is highly recommended that you regularly backup your vital laptop data on to a USB key, External Hard Drive or a  CD-ROM or DVD-ROM.