Student Housing in Egypt
Most international students live in university housing or a private flat. Ask your university about its housing first.
Housing Options
Your main choices are university housing or a private flat.
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University housing (public universities) Cairo University and Ain Shams University run housing for international students. | Ain Shams University: students with a scholarship pay 25% of the monthly cost; others pay the actual cost. |
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AUC Residences On-campus rooms and apartments at AUC, priced in US dollars per person, per semester. | Rooms USD 1,000 to USD 1,390; apartment USD 2,180 (per person, per semester) Fall 2026 or spring 2027: double room USD 1,000, single room USD 1,390, one-bedroom apartment USD 2,180, per person, per semester. |
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Separate housing
How to Find Housing
Reliable Platforms
Your university's housing office
The safest first step. Check with your chosen university.
Cairo University housing booking
Cairo University's online booking site for its university housing.
AUC Residences
AUC's on-campus rooms and apartments.
Stay Safe
The Egypt rental market has its share of scams targeting international students. To protect yourself:
- Use only your university's official housing pages and booking sites.
- Do not send money before you have seen the place and a contract.
Costs
AUC lists its housing prices. Public universities set their own prices, so ask them.
Location Considerations
Getting to class
Living near your campus saves time and transport money.
Check what is included
Tips
Ask your university about its housing before you fly.
At Cairo University, book housing through the university's online booking site.
Do not pay a deposit for a private flat you have not seen.
Housing Questions
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