Egyptian Government Scholarships (Study in Egypt)
منح الحكومة المصرية (ادرس في مصر)
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Egyptian government scholarships for international students are managed through the Study in Egypt platform of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, in coordination with the Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. They are aimed at students from African, Arab and other developing countries and lead to study at Egyptian public universities. The listings on the site cover Bachelor's, Master's and PhD levels, and the coverage depends on the type of grant and the awarding body. Applications are submitted online through the Study in Egypt admissions portal.
Available programmes
Each programme has its own requirements, documents and benefits. Open it to see them in full with the application steps:
Egypt’s Ministry of Higher Education offers scholarships to international students at public universities and the Arabic language centre, with country quotas and applications on the Study in Egypt platform. The Egyptian Government Scholarships page covers how to apply, the conditions and what the award really covers.
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Egyptian Government Scholarships (EGYAID) 2027–2028
Bachelor, Master, PhDTuition-FreeAll fieldsNext cycle not announced yet
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Life and living
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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.
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Guide to studying in EgyptFaculties and majors at the university
4 fields · 16 majors
Faculties and majors at the university
4 fields · 16 majors
Medicine, Dentistry & Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Arabic Language, Islamic Studies & Heritage
Social Sciences, Business & Legal Studies
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Tuition-Free. Announced benefits: Tuition and registration fees, Arabic language study.
Eligible levels: Master, PhD.
Next cycle not announced yet. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Passport copy, Certified certificates and transcripts, Medical certificate and good-conduct certificate, Research proposal, Personal statement, CV and recommendation letters, Acceptance or pre-admission letter from an Egyptian university.
Apply directly on the official website: https://admissions.study-in-egypt.gov.eg/. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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