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Universities in Egypt

63 universities

Universities

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Higher Education in Egypt

Egypt has one of the largest higher education systems in Africa and the Arab world, with 63 public and private universities enrolling over three million students. Cairo University, founded in 1908, and Al-Azhar University, one of the world's oldest academic institutions (established 970 CE), are the most prominent. The Supreme Council of Universities oversees public institutions, and Arabic is the primary language of instruction with English used extensively in STEM faculties.

Cairo University

Mansoura University

#11

Alexandria University

#12

Assiut University

#13

Ain Shams University

#15

American University in Cairo

#17

Aswan University

#18

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MISR University for Science & Technology

#19

Nile University

#21

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October University for Modern Sciences & Arts MSA

#22

October 6 University

#23

Future University

#24

Al Azhar University

#25

University of Sadat City

#27

MISR International University

#29

Helwan University

#30

Damanhour University

#30

Damietta University

#31

Badr University in Cairo

#32

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Delta University for Science & Technology

#33

Port Said University

#34

Sinai University

#35

Pharos University in Alexandria

#36

MTI University

#37

Ahram Canadian University

#38

Menoufia University

#39

Suez Canal University

#39

Nahda University

#40

Heliopolis University

#41

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Egypt Japan University of Science & Technology

#42

French University of Egypt

#43

Minia University

#44

Deraya University

#44

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Arab Academy for Science & Technology & Maritime Transport

#45

Egyptian Russian University

#45

#46

#47

#48

#49

#49

British University in Egypt

#50

Akhbar El Yom Academy

#50

Sadat Academy for Management Sciences

#51

Horus University

#52

Arab Open University Egypt

#53

Sohag University

#54

Egyptian Chinese University

#55

Matrouh University

#56

Al Alamein International University

#57

Egyptian E Learning University

#58

ESLSCA University Egypt

#59

German University in Cairo

#60

Zagazig University

#62

Kafr El Sheikh University

#70

#72

#75

#76

Alryada University For Science And Technology

#77

Fayoum University

#93

Beni Suef University

#114

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Zewail City of Science & Technology

#118

South Valley University

#157

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New Valley University

Frequently Asked Questions

Egypt has approximately 75 universities, including public, private, and international institutions. Egypt's higher education system is one of the oldest in the world, with Al-Azhar University founded in 970 CE and Cairo University established in 1908.

Egypt's top universities include Cairo University, American University in Cairo (AUC), Ain Shams University, Alexandria University, and the newly established branches of international universities. Cairo University is the largest and one of the most prestigious in the Arab world.

Egyptian university admission is primarily based on Thanaweya Amma (secondary school exam) scores. The Tansiq (coordination) office assigns students to public universities based on their scores and preferences. Private and international universities have their own admission criteria, often including English proficiency tests.