🇪🇬 Study in Egypt
Strong in engineering, science, arts. Safety safe (16/100).
Egypt is one of the more affordable places to study abroad — living costs run about €250–€600 a month. Its academic strengths sit in engineering, science, arts. Acceptance sits near 60%, and student visas process in around 20 days.
Key facts · Egypt
Degree tuition: ~€3,000/yr (median) — range €1,500–€16,000/yr across 15 degree programmes in the Meridian dataset. International-student fees and specific programmes can differ; confirm on the university's official page.
Official languages: — · sources: Frankfurter/ECB (USD/EUR), UK FCDO Travel Advice (GOV.UK), EG Immigration Authority. · How we calculate this
Figures are indicative estimates from the Meridian dataset — not official guidance. Always confirm current requirements on the official source before you decide.
Cost of living · Egypt
Indicative monthly cost of living for a moderate lifestyle, ranging about €160–€590/mo from economic to comfortable — modeled estimates from the Meridian dataset; confirm current local prices before you budget.
Programs in Egypt
University degrees (34)
- Ain Shams UniversityAin Shams University is a public university located in Cairo, Egypt. Founded in 1950, the university provides education at the undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate levels.
- Al Azhar UniversityThe Al-Azhar University is a public university in Cairo, Egypt. Founded in 970, and associated with Al-Azhar Al-Sharif in Islamic Cairo, it is Egypt's oldest degree-granting university, and one of the oldest universities in the world.
- Alexandria UniversityAlexandria University is a public university in Alexandria, Egypt. It was established in 1938 as a satellite of Fouad University, becoming an independent entity in 1942.
- Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime TransportThe Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport (AASTMT) or (AAST) is a regional university operated by the Arab League, which runs programs in marine transportation, business, and engineering. Most of its campuses are in Egypt.
- Assiut UniversityAssiut University is a university located in Assiut, Egypt. It was established in October 1957 as the first university in Upper Egypt.
- Benha UniversityBenha University is an Egyptian government university in the city of Benha, the capital of Al Qalyubiyah Governorate.
Summer schools (6)
- Summer at AUC Bootcamps American University in CairoSummer at AUC Bootcamps American University in Cairo is a short-term summer camp in Cairo, Egypt, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
- WellSpring Camps CairoWellSpring Camps Cairo is a short-term summer camp in Cairo, Egypt, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
- WellSpring Summer Day Camp CairoWellSpring Summer Day Camp Cairo is a short-term summer camp in Cairo, Egypt, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
- AUC Arabic Language Intensive Summer ProgramAUC Arabic Language Intensive Summer Program is a summer English language programme in Cairo, offering intensive courses, cultural activities, and optional excursions for international students.
- Port Said Explore Egypt Ecosystems Summer SchoolPort Said Explore Egypt Ecosystems Summer School is a summer English language programme in Port Said, offering intensive courses, cultural activities, and optional excursions for international students.
- Port Said Red Sea Marine Ecosystems Summer SchoolPort Said Red Sea Marine Ecosystems Summer School is a summer English language programme in Port Said, offering intensive courses, cultural activities, and optional excursions for international students.
Foundation & pathway programs (3)
- ARU Cairo Foundation Year PathwayARU Cairo Foundation Year Pathway is a foundation pathway option in Cairo, Egypt, with an official programme page available for students preparing for further academic study.
- British University in Egypt International Foundation YearBritish University in Egypt International Foundation Year is a foundation pathway option in New Cairo, Egypt, with an official programme page available for students preparing for further academic study.
- Coventry University at The Knowledge Hub Foundation YearCoventry University at The Knowledge Hub Foundation Year is a foundation pathway option in Cairo, Egypt, with an official programme page available for students preparing for further academic study.
Language schools (18)
- ADK Central - Ägyptisch-Deutsches Kulturzentrum (Egyptian-German Cultural Centre)
- American Academy Egypt (English Language Courses)
- AMIDEAST Egypt English for Kids and Teens CairoAMIDEAST Egypt English for Kids and Teens Cairo is a language programme provider in Cairo, Egypt, with an official programme page available for learners exploring language study options.
- Amideast Egypt (English Language Programs)
- Berlitz Language Center Egypt
- British Academy for Training & Development (English Courses)
Exchange programs (11)
- AIESEC in Egypt
- American University in Cairo - International Programs and Services Office
- American University in Cairo Visiting Study AbroadAmerican University in Cairo Visiting Study Abroad is an exchange-oriented study option linked to Cairo, Egypt, with an official programme page available for students exploring temporary academic mobility opportunities.
- Amideast Egypt
- Fulbright Commission in Egypt
- iEARN-Egypt (Egyptian Educational Resources Association)
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