Quick Summary
Based in Giza, Egypt, Cairo University is a public with roots dating back to 1908. Ranked #350 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 280000 students including 7% from outside Egypt. Known for strengths in Pharmacy & Pharmacology, Petroleum Engineering, Civil & Structural Engineering, it maintains an acceptance rate of 45%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Cairo University is the premier academic institution in Egypt and a top-ranked university in Africa, offering deep historical prestige and the largest medical clinical training facility in the region.
Subject Strengths
Pharmacy & PharmacologyPetroleum EngineeringCivil & Structural EngineeringMedicineVeterinary Science
Founded1908
TypePublic
Total Students280000
Intl Students7%
Faculty Ratio35
CampusUrban
Campus Size150 acres
Affiliated HospitalsQasr El Eyni Hospital, New Kasr El Aini Teaching Hospital, Cairo University Children's Hospital (Abu El-Reesh)
AccreditationNational Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education (NAQAAE)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#350
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#801-1000
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#301-400
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Medicine, Engineering, Science, Pharmacy, Law, Commerce, Arts, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, Mass Communication, Archaeology
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Available
Online Programs
National Cancer Institute (NCI), Center for Risk Research and Environmental Studies, Center for Advancement of Post-Graduate Studies and Research in Engineering Sciences
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education (NAQAAE)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate45%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPA3
GREOptional
GMATOptional
SATOptional
ACTOptional
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · September 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January 30
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
International students must apply through the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education's 'Wafeden' portal. Medical and Engineering tracks require high scores in secondary education and certificates must be authenticated by the Egyptian Embassy.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Egyptian Pound
UG Tuition
EGP195,000/yr
per year · EGP
Living Cost
EGP195,000/yr
per year · EGP
PG Tuition
EGP268,000/yr
per year · EGP
Application Fee
$150
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
EGP397,500/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EGP
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$2,000
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyNot Available
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Medicine, Engineering, Science, Pharmacy, Law, Commerce, Arts, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, Mass Communication, Archaeology programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Medicine (Kasr Al-Ainy) | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Faculty of Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Faculty of Pharmacy | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$8,500
Average Salary After Graduation
70%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementExtensive clinical internships through the Qasr El Eyni medical network and industrial partnerships in Giza/6th of October City.
Industry Connections
Ministry of PetroleumNational Research CentreEgyptian Space AgencyMinistry of Health
Notable Alumni
Naguib Mahfouz (Nobel Laureate), Yasser Arafat, Boutros Boutros-Ghali, Mohamed ElBaradei, Omar Sharif
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
University Stadium, Olympic-sized swimming pools, multiple squash and tennis courts
Student Clubs
Student Union, Arab Cultural Club, Scientific Research Club, University Theatre Troupe
Library Resources
Cairo University Central Library, Heritage Library, Digital Library with access to Egyptian Knowledge Bank (EKB)
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, DAAD, Fulbright Programs
Summer Programs
Available