Study in Egypt

Egypt’s reputation precedes the country itself: with famous pharaohs and empresses, gorgeous landscapes and instantly recognisable landmarks, there’s no wonder students decide to come and study here, seeing how they combine an amazing vacation with an exquisite education, all in one trip.

And Egypt knows how valuable education is: they invented writing, they thought reading and writing were gifts from gods, and scribes were considered to be “the chosen ones”.

But are the main requirements and how is actually studying in Egypt like?

Why study in Egypt?

1. High-quality universities

Many Egyptian universities earn their place in renowned world university rankings, which are updated every year. Higher education institutions in Egypt are competitive, offering an excellent academic environment, plenty of English-taught courses, and all the resources international students need.

2. Living costs are affordable

Compared to other study destinations, living costs in Egypt are very low. You can handle all monthly expenses with a budget of 220–350 EUR. Accommodation will represent the highest cost, and keep in mind that the budget can go up and down depending on your spending habits.

3. Explore ancient monuments and mysteries

Egypt is famous for its unique culture and outstanding monuments, which have stood the test of time. While studying there, you have to visit iconic attractions like the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx, the Valley of the Kings, the Egyptian Museum, Karnak, the Luxor Temple, the Abu Simbel Temples, etc.

What is it like to study in Egypt?

The educational system in Egypt focuses a lot on the student’s wellbeing and life outside of the university. A lot of clubs and extracurricular activities are available for them, as well as counselling, career advising, and trips and activities for international students.

The professors and staff are polite and helpful, and they encourage an interdisciplinary environment, students from other faculties and programmes being invited often to tell how they study and on what they’re working on.

And the best part? Some Egyptian universities have British degrees correspondents and offer accreditations for the Master’s degrees.

Practical Information

In Egypt, each university sets its own rules and requirements for international students. Still, there are a few documents that get requested by all universities. For instance, if you wish to study in Egypt, you need to present:

• A copy of your passport
• A comprehensive medical report
• A bank statement that shows you have enough funds to cover your living and tuition costs or that you received a scholarship
• Your previous transcripts
• A letter of intent

Helpful ways to make sure you qualify for an Egyptian university

Take Preparation Courses

These kinds of courses enable degree-seeking students to get an extra educational boost just before they start their Master’s degree or other post-graduate degree programme. Try a pre-M.B.A., pre-Law, or pre-Medicine programme, as well as any other foundation or preparation courses that will allow you to study in the degree programme of your choice.

Improve your English through an English-language prep course

If you’re attending a degree programme in Egypt, you will need to prove that your language skills are good enough to participate in the classes and understand the lectures. These courses will also prepare you for any of the English-language tests that universities require.

English-language tests

To apply to study in Egypt, you’ll need to provide proof you have a diploma for your English proficiency.

The certificates generally accepted by the universities in Egypt are:

• PTE Academic
• TOEFL
• IELTS
• C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency

Still, you should always check your university’s website, just to be sure what the exact requirements are.