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Gain insights into the Egypt higher education framework, academic culture, teaching methods, and grading system to prepare for your studies.
4 years
For example, a bachelor's in science.
5 years
Engineering faculties.
5 years plus 2 years of training (many programs)
Listed as 5+2 on Study in Egypt for many universities.
Set by each program
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Study in Egypt lists more than 130 universities of five types: public, private, national, technological and international.
Study in Egypt groups universities into five types: public, private, national, technological and international.
For example Cairo, Ain Shams, Alexandria and Tanta universities.
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•Fees in US dollars for international students.
Set their own fees and dates, such as The American University in Cairo.
•Listed on Study in Egypt.
For example Galala University and Mansoura National University.
•Listed on Study in Egypt.
Listed on Study in Egypt as technology universities.
•Listed on Study in Egypt.
Universities run general programs and credit-hour programs.
The standard program at public universities.
Fees in US dollars for international students.
Programs where you earn credit hours for each course.
Offered at many public and national universities.
Some universities offer special programs and dual degrees with partner universities.
Listed separately on Study in Egypt.
Each university has its own grading. Here is the scale used at The American University in Cairo (AUC).
| Letter Grade | GPA | Description |
|---|---|---|
| A | 4 | Excellent |
| A- | 3.7 | - |
| B+ | 3.3 | Very good |
| B | 3 | - |
| B- | 2.7 | Good |
| C+ | 2.3 | - |
| C | 2 | Passing |
| C- | 1.7 | - |
| D+ | 1.3 | Conditionally passing |
| D | 1 | - |
| F | 0 | Failing |
Each letter grade has points out of 4.0. Your GPA is the average of your points. A course with more credit hours counts more. One credit hour is one hour of class a week for a semester.
Example course 1, 3 credits, grade A, 12 grade points
Example course 2, 3 credits, grade B+, 9.9 grade points
Example course 3, 3 credits, grade B, 9 grade points
Total Grade Points: 30.9
Total Credits: 9
Semester GPA: 3.43
The 2026/2027 year runs in two semesters of 15 weeks each.
19 September to 31 December 2026
Mid-terms in November, finals in January.
6 February to 20 May 2027
Finals in May and June.
Credit-hour programs count your study in credit hours. At AUC, tuition is charged per credit hour.
Study in Egypt lists universities and institutes approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR).
Study in Egypt lists universities approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
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