Quick Summary
Situated in Alexandria, Egypt, Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport is a intergovernmental established in 1972. Ranked #1001-1200 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 32000 students including 15% from outside Egypt. Known for strengths in Engineering, Maritime Studies, Business Administration, it maintains an acceptance rate of 60%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Premier institution for maritime education in the Middle East with globally recognized engineering accreditations and state-of-the-art simulators.
Subject Strengths
EngineeringMaritime StudiesBusiness AdministrationComputer ScienceArchitecture
Founded1972
TypeIntergovernmental
Total Students32000
Intl Students15%
Faculty Ratio18
CampusUrban/Coastal
Campus Size60 acres
Affiliated HospitalsAASTMT Medical Center
AccreditationABET, RIBA, FIBAA, ZEvA, AACSB (Business - Cairo Branch), ISO 9001
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1001-1200
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#601-800
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor, Master, PhD, Professional Certificates, Associate Degrees
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Available
Online Programs
Maritime Research and Consultation Center, Integrated Simulators Complex, Center of Excellence in Nanotechnology
Research Centers
High
Research Output
ABET, RIBA, FIBAA, ZEvA, AACSB (Business - Cairo Branch), ISO 9001
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate60%
IELTS5.5
TOEFL61
Min GPA2
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SAT1050
ACT21
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · August 31
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Apply early for category-based tuition discounts based on high school scores. Ensure maritime candidates pass the medical fitness test.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Egyptian Pound
UG Tuition
EGP315,000/yr
per year · EGP
Living Cost
EGP218,000/yr
per year · EGP
PG Tuition
EGP365,000/yr
per year · EGP
Application Fee
$100
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
EGP537,850/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EGP
Scholarships AvailableAcademic excellence, Sports excellence, League of Arab States grants, Siblings discount
Avg Scholarship$1,500
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor, Master, PhD, Professional Certificates, Associate Degrees programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maritime Transport & Technology | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Mechanical Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| International Business | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| AI & Data Science | MBA | 12-24 MO |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$12,000
Average Salary After Graduation
88%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementHigh
Industry Connections
MaerskArab LeagueMediterranean Shipping CompanySiemensHuawei
Notable Alumni
Dr. Ismail Abdel Ghafar, and various Arab transportation ministers
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Olympic swimming pool, Gym, Football fields, Tennis courts, Indoor sports hall
Student Clubs
Robotics Club, Model United Nations, Enactus, Drama Club, Music Club
Library Resources
Digital Library, Specialized Maritime Archive, IEEE Access, ScienceDirect Subscription
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Available