EgyptQS #542CairoPublic UniversityTaught in Arabic, English, FrenchSelf-FundedTuition from $3,500 per yearAin Shams University
جامعة عين شمس
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Ain Shams University is one of Egypt's largest public universities, founded in Cairo in 1950, with faculties including Medicine, Engineering, Pharmacy, Law and Arts. It admits international students to bachelor's, master's and PhD programmes through the government's Study in Egypt portal, with annual fees of about $3,500 to $8,000 depending on the faculty. Students from countries with a scholarship quota can also apply for Egyptian Government scholarships on the same portal.
Tuition for international students
Undergraduate fees per year by faculty: Medicine and Dentistry $8,000, Pharmacy, Engineering, Computer Science and Physical Therapy $6,000, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, Science and Nursing $5,000, other faculties $3,500. Postgraduate fees are about $4,500–8,000. The university's fee document is undated, so check the current amounts.
Admission for international students
Admission for international students
International (Wafedeen) students apply only through the Egyptian government's Study in Egypt portal. A one-time first-registration fee of USD 1,500 is paid through the portal. Dates for 2027/2028 are not announced yet (past cycles opened around May).
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Ain Shams University International Student Admission (Study in Egypt) 2027–2028
Bachelor, Master, PhDSelf-FundedAll fieldsNext 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
21 faculties · 94 programmes
Faculties and programmes
21 faculties · 94 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 Medicine
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- General Medicine
- Nutrition and Dietetics· Master
- Public Health· Master, PhD
Faculty of Pharmacy
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Pharmacy
Faculty of Dentistry
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Dentistry
Faculty of Nursing
BachelorMasterPhDARArabicENEnglish- Nursing
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Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
BachelorENEnglish- Veterinary Medicine
Faculty of Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Architectural Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Entrepreneurship· Master
- Industrial Engineering
- Materials Science & Engineering· Bachelor
- Mechanical Engineering
- Software Engineering
Faculty of Computer and Information Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Artificial Intelligence
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity
- Digital Media
- Information Technology (IT)
- Software Engineering
Faculty of Science
BachelorMasterPhDARArabicENEnglish- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Environmental Science· Bachelor
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Statistics· Master
Faculty of Agriculture
BachelorMasterPhDARArabicENEnglish- Agricultural Economics & Food Security· Bachelor:AR· Master, PhD:AREN
- Agricultural Engineering & Crop Science
- Soil and Water Sciences· Bachelor:AR· Master, PhD:AREN
Faculty of Business (Commerce)
BachelorMasterPhDARArabicENEnglish- Accounting
- Business Management
- Economics· Master, PhD
- Finance
- Human Resource Management· Master, PhD
- Marketing
- Statistics
Faculty of Law
BachelorMasterPhDARArabicENEnglishFRFrench- Corporate Law
- Criminal Law
- Economics· Master, PhD
- International Law
- International Relations· Master, PhD
- Theology & Religious Studies· Master, PhD
Faculty of Arts
BachelorMasterPhDARArabic- Archaeology· Bachelor
- Geography
- History
- Languages and Literature
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Theatre & Drama
Faculty of Al-Alsun (Languages)
BachelorMasterPhDARArabicENEnglish- Languages and Literature
- Translation
Faculty of Education
BachelorMasterPhDARArabicENEnglish- Curriculum & Instruction
- Educational Psychology· Master, PhD
- Special Education
Faculty of Specific Education
BachelorMasterPhDARArabic- Film & Television Production
- Fine Arts (Painting, Sculpture)
- Journalism
- Music
- Nutrition and Dietetics· Master, PhD
- Special Education
- Theatre & Drama· Master, PhD
Women's College for Arts, Science and Education
BachelorMasterPhDARArabic- Anthropology
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Curriculum & Instruction
- Early Childhood Education
- Educational Psychology· Master, PhD
- Geography
- History
- Journalism
- Languages and Literature
- Mathematics
- Medical Laboratory Sciences· Master, PhD
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Special Education· Master, PhD
Faculty of Archaeology
BachelorMasterPhDARArabic- Archaeology
Faculty of Mass Communication
BachelorARArabic- Film & Television Production
- Journalism
- Public Relations
Faculty of Postgraduate Childhood Studies
MasterPhDARArabic- Early Childhood Education
- Psychology
- Special Education
Faculty of Graduate Studies and Environmental Research
MasterPhDARArabic- Environmental Science
- Soil and Water Sciences· Master
Arid Lands Agricultural Research Institute
MasterPhDARArabic- Agricultural Engineering & Crop Science
- Soil and Water Sciences
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Self-Funded. Announced benefits: Admission to a major public university, Self-funded fees.
Next cycle not announced yet. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Passport copy, Certified secondary certificate or degree with transcripts, Birth certificate and personal photos.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.asu.edu.eg/. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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