The British University in Egypt (BUE)
الجامعة البريطانية في مصر (BUE)
ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
The British University in Egypt is a private university founded in 2005 in El Shorouk City, east of Cairo (1201–1400 in the QS World University Rankings 2026). It teaches in English and awards degrees in partnership with UK universities, in engineering, pharmacy, dentistry, nursing, computing, business, economics, political science and mass communication.
Information last verified: November 3, 2026Official source
Tuition for international students
We could not reach the official fee page (the site blocked our request). Fees are much higher than at public universities, so check them on the university website.
Admission for international students
Admission for international students
Apply directly on the university website; 2027–28 dates were not checked.
Official admission announcementLife 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
13 faculties · 37 programmes
Faculties and programmes
13 faculties · 37 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 Art and Design
BachelorENEnglish- Architectural Engineering
- Fashion Design
- Fine Arts (Painting, Sculpture)
- Graphic Design
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
BachelorMasterENEnglish- Curriculum & Instruction· Master
- Languages and Literature
- Psychology
- Translation
Faculty of Business Administration, Economics and Political Science
BachelorMasterENEnglish- Accounting· Bachelor
- Business Management
- Economics· Bachelor
- Finance· Bachelor
- Marketing· Bachelor
- Political Science
Faculty of Communication and Mass Media
BachelorENEnglish- Digital Media
- Film & Television Production
- Journalism
- Public Relations
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Faculty of Dentistry
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Dentistry
Faculty of Energy and Environmental Engineering
BachelorMasterENEnglish- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Science
Faculty of Engineering
BachelorMasterENEnglish- Architectural Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering
Faculty of Informatics and Computer Science
BachelorMasterENEnglish- Computer Science
- Software Engineering· Bachelor
Faculty of Law
BachelorMasterARArabicENEnglish- Corporate Law
- Criminal Law
- Human Rights Law
- International Law
Faculty of Nursing
BachelorMasterENEnglish- Nursing
Faculty of Pharmacy
BachelorMasterENEnglish- Pharmacy
Faculty of Physiotherapy
BachelorENEnglish- Physical Therapy
Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management
BachelorENEnglish- Hospitality Management
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
The British University in Egypt (BUE) is listed as: Self-Funded. The exact benefits are not verified yet, so check the official website (https://www.bue.edu.eg/) before applying.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.bue.edu.eg/. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
QS World University Rankings 2026
Rank1201–1400
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