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Cairo University

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Cairo University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Cairo University is a public university in Giza, Egypt, and it suits students who want to study at a long-established national institution in Egypt. It is a practical choice if you are looking for a public university with a broad higher-education role rather than a specialist institute.

  2. What you can study

    Cairo University is an institution of higher education in Giza. The university does not publish a programme list in the available information, so the current subject catalogue needs to be checked on its official website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should check the university’s official website for the application route, entry requirements, document list, and deadlines. Because no admissions process details are published here, confirm the current procedure directly with the admissions office before you apply.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range for international students; confirm the current fee with its admissions office. As with most universities, you should also budget separately for living costs in Giza and other student expenses.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not published, so confirm it before applying if you need a course taught in English or another language. You should also check visa steps, document translation needs, and whether your previous qualifications meet the university’s entry requirements.

  6. How it compares

    Egypt has 44 universities, so Cairo University sits in a fairly crowded higher-education system. Its main distinction is that it is a public university in Giza with a long history, which may matter if you want a large, established national institution rather than a newer option.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Cairo University

What type of university is Cairo University?

It is a public university.

Where is Cairo University located?

It is in Giza, Egypt.

What is Cairo University’s website?

http://www.cu.edu.eg/

How many universities are there in Egypt?

There are 44 universities in Egypt.

Overview

Cairo University is a public university in Giza, Egypt. Founded on 21 December 1908, the university is the second oldest institution of higher education in Egypt after Al-Azhar University, notwithstanding the pre-existing higher professional schools that later became constituent colleges of the university.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Egypt.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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