EgyptQS 1201–1400CairoPrivate UniversityTaught in Arabic, German, EnglishPartially FundedTuition from €3,800 per semesterGerman University in Cairo
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ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
The German University in Cairo (GUC) is a private Egyptian university in cooperation with German universities, offering undergraduates scholarships based on academic excellence in secondary school or during studies, as well as sports scholarships and some need-based awards. Scholarships are usually a percentage reduction of tuition fees. Conditions are published on the university's scholarships page.
Tuition for international students
Non-Egyptian students pay in euros per semester, depending on the faculty and admission category: about €3,800–5,150 for Engineering, Management Technology, Pharmacy and Law, €4,050 for Applied Sciences and Arts, and €5,000–7,000 for Dentistry. A refundable lab deposit of €420 and an annual fee of 2% of tuition are added.
Admission for international students
Admission for international students
International applicants apply online for the 2026/2027 intake (Apply Now on the GUC site). A non-refundable admission test fee of EGP 1,200 is paid when applying. Dates for 2027/2028 are not announced yet.
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German University in Cairo Scholarships for International Students 2027–2028
BachelorPartially Funded17 majorsNext cycle not announced yet
Life and living
Cairo · Egypt
Life and living
Cairo · Egypt
Living in Cairo
Egypt’s capital and the Arab world’s largest city (figure for Cairo Governorate), home to Ain Shams University and, in New Cairo, the American and German universities.
Student housing
AUC residences in New Cairo per semester (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027): from USD 1,000 for a double room and USD 1,390 for a single.
Transport for students
Quarterly metro student subscriptions by zones: EGP 150 (1 zone), 200 (2), 250 (3), 300 (4) in 2026.
Top landmarks
Giza Pyramids
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Grand Egyptian Museum
Al-Muizz Street and Islamic Cairo
Last verified: October 2026
Sources:Banker (CAPMAS data) – Population of governoratesAUC – Residences ratesMasrawy – Metro student subscription 2026
Studying and living in Egypt
Costs and living
Public universities: non-Egyptian students pay in US dollars by faculty, and each university publishes its own table, for example: • First-time enrolment fee: about USD 1,500, paid once in the first year, with no discount for any nationality under the July 2023 decision of the Central Administration for International Students’ Affairs. • Assiut University (2023–24): Medicine and Dentistry USD 7,000 a year; Engineering, Computing, Pharmacy and Physical Therapy 6,500; Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, Science and Nursing 6,000; other faculties USD 4,500. • Medicine at Mansoura: USD 6,000 a year for most nationalities (7,500 in the first year with enrolment), USD 600 for Sudanese students and USD 3,000 for Palestinians and Syrians who finished secondary school in their own country, while Syrians with the Egyptian Thanaweya Amma pay Egyptian fees. • Postgraduate: for example, Mansoura Medicine charges USD 1,500 enrolment and USD 6,000 a year. Private universities cost much more: the American University in Cairo charges international students USD 735 per credit hour (about USD 11,000 for a 15-credit semester). Living costs: there is no official estimate; daily life in Egypt is relatively inexpensive compared with the Gulf or Europe, but costs rise in New Cairo and in private housing. Also budget for residence fees (EGP 7,100 at AUC in 2026) and health insurance if your university requires it.
Working while studying
A student residence permit does not give you the right to work. Non-Egyptians need a Ministry of Labour work permit under Labour Law No. 14 of 2025 and Ministerial Decision No. 279 of 2025, applied for by the employer, and foreign staff are generally capped at 10% of a company’s Egyptian workforce, so formal jobs during your studies are very limited. The practical alternative is funding that includes on-campus academic work, such as AUC graduate fellowships with 12 hours a week of academic duties and a monthly stipend, and internships built into your study programme. After graduation there is no dedicated post-study job-search visa: to stay and work you need a job offer from an Egyptian employer that obtains your work permit, followed by a work residence permit.
Last verified: November 2026· Source
Guide to studying in EgyptFaculties and programmes
10 faculties · 33 programmes
Faculties and programmes
10 faculties · 33 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Faculty of Media Engineering and Technology
BachelorMasterENEnglish- Computer Science
- Digital Media
Faculty of Information Engineering and Technology
BachelorMasterENEnglish- Electrical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering and Materials Science
BachelorMasterENEnglish- Civil Engineering
- Materials Science & Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Architecture and Urban Design Programme
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Architectural Engineering
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Faculty of Pharmacy and Biotechnology
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Biology
- Nutrition and Dietetics· Master, PhD
- Pharmacy
Faculty of Management Technology
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Accounting· Master, PhD
- Business Management
- Economics· Master, PhD
- Finance· PhD
- Human Resource Management· PhD
- Information Technology (IT)
- International Business· PhD
- Marketing· PhD
Faculty of Applied Sciences and Arts
BachelorMasterENEnglish- Digital Media
- Graphic Design
Faculty of Law and Legal Studies
BachelorARArabicDEGermanENEnglish- Corporate Law
- Criminal Law
- Human Rights Law
- International Law
Faculty of Dentistry
BachelorENEnglish- Dentistry
Faculty of Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research
MasterPhDENEnglish- Accounting· Master
- Business Management
- Entrepreneurship· Master
- Finance· Master
- Human Resource Management· Master
- Information Technology (IT)· Master
- International Business· Master
- Marketing· Master
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Partially Funded. Announced benefits: Tuition coverage, Nile Basin programme.
Next cycle not announced yet. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Secondary school certificate and transcript, Passport copy, Embassy endorsement letter (Nile Basin programme).
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.guc.edu.eg. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
QS World University Rankings 2026
Rank1201–1400
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