Universities & Courses in Egypt
Your guide to finding the best universities and courses in Egypt tailored to your academic and career goals.
How to Search
Study in Egypt (the government's website for international students) lets you search all its universities in one place.
Two places on Study in Egypt
- Study in Egypt: programs: Search programs by subject, university and level.
- Study in Egypt: universities: Profiles of each university, with programs and contacts.
Tips
Search the Programs section on Study in Egypt by subject, university and level.
Compare programs before you choose. They differ between universities.
Types of Universities
Egyptian universities come in different types.
Key Characteristics:
- Apply through the Study in Egypt website.
Best For:
Students who want lower fees and many subjects. Fees are listed in US dollars.
Examples:
Cairo UniversityAin Shams UniversityAlexandria UniversityTanta University
Key Characteristics:
- Fees set by each university.
Best For:
Students looking at newer campuses.
Examples:
Galala UniversityMansoura National UniversityMisr International University
Note for International Students:Check that a university is on the Study in Egypt website before you apply.
Programs Many International Students Choose
Programs many students choose. Fees are in US dollars (USD).
Civil Engineering
Architecture
Computer Science
USD 4,000 for computer science at Tanta University. Ask the university if this is for a year or a semester.
Medicine and Surgery
Dentistry
Pharmacy
Nursing
Medicine is USD 6,000 to USD 8,000 a year at public universities.
Business Administration
Commerce
Law
USD 3,500 at Alexandria University, Tanta University and Assiut University. Ask the university if this is for a year or a semester.
How Degrees Are Built
Degree length depends on the subject.
Bachelor's Degree
Common Examples
- Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery
- Pharmacy (PharmD, Doctor of Pharmacy)
Program Structure
thesis
credits
Credit-hour programs count study in credit hours (one hour of class a week for a semester).
internships
Medicine and dentistry include training years after study.
specialization
The first university degree.
Master's and PhD
Common Examples
- Postgraduate diplomas (Cairo University)
- Master's
- PhD
Apply through Study in Egypt (the government's website for international students) with your degree, transcript and equivalency (official matching of your foreign degree).
Academic Year
Two semesters of 15 weeks
First semester
Started 19 September 2026. The 15 weeks end on 31 December 2026.
Mid-terms in the first three weeks of November 2026. Final exams from 2 to 21 January 2027.
Second semester
6 February to 20 May 2027
Finals in May and June.
Academic Holidays
Mid-year break: 23 January to 4 February 2027.
University Spotlight
Three public universities in Egypt.
Established
1908
Specializations
- Medicine
- Engineering
- Postgraduate diplomas
Highlights
- Founded in 1908.
- Ranked 347 in the world by QS (a university ranking) in 2026, first in Egypt.
- 27 faculties (departments).
Specializations
- Medicine
- Dual degree programs (two degrees together)
Highlights
- 21 faculties.
- Medicine at USD 8,000 a year.
Specializations
- Medicine
- Dentistry
- Pharmacy
Highlights
- 24 faculties.
- 21,075 international students.
International Students
21,075
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