Alexandria University: Tuition, Admissions, Rankings

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Alexandria University, previously known as Farouk University, can be traced back to its origins in 1938 when it was established as two faculties under Fouad the First University. It gained the name Alexandria University in 1952 and has since witnessed exponential growth, expanding to 22 faculties and institutes. Alexandria University aims to achieve excellence in various fields of knowledge, regain its historic prestige, and occupy a leading position within the African, Arab, Mediterranean, and global contexts.

Alexandria University Overview

Alexandria, Egypt, Egypt

Location

Public

Type

1938

Founded

3,659

International Enrollment

158,701

Total Enrollment

# 760

World Rankings

# 443

Best Value Rankings

University Website

Alexandria University Rankings

SAA Best University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 760	9 %
Africa Rankings	# 8	2 %
Egypt Rankings	# 2	—

SAA Best Value University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 443	6 %
Africa Rankings	# 6	2 %
Egypt Rankings	# 2	—

Tuition Fees at Alexandria University

Alexandria University tuition fees for bachelor's students are discussed in this section.

Bachelor's Tuition Fees

Student Type	Annual Tuition Fees in EGP
International Students	47,200 EGP - 70,700 EGP

Although this range provide a good estimate of tuition costs at Alexandria University, the actual fees depend on your chosen program. Thus, for more exact figures, you may refer to Alexandria University tuition fee pages.

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Admissions At Alexandria University

If you wish to study at Alexandria University, you’ll need to know the admission process, requirements, and other relevant information. Those may vary based on the program you’re applying to Alexandria University.

Moreover, the process and requirements for Alexandria University international admission may differ from domestic admission. Thus, if you’re an international student, check what additional requirements you need to submit and how you can validate your academic credentials.

To help you find all the admission-related information, we’ve compiled the bachelor's and master's admission pages of Alexandria University. Select which one applies to you and take note of the process and requirements.

Degree	Admission Pages
Bachelor's	International Admissions Page
Master's	Domestic and International Admissions Page

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Language Requirements at Alexandria University

If you wish to be a Alexandria University international student, you’d wonder if you need to speak or write the native language of Egypt before you can study in the institution. That depends on what language requirements they ask from you.

For Alexandria University, these are the language requirements or test scores that you need to submit:

English Language Requirements

Proficiency in English is typically required for admission and successful completion of academic programs in Egypt. For Alexandria University, they may accept scores of these English language tests as proof of proficiency:

IELTS
TOEFL

These are the minimum scores required for master’s students:

Degree	IELTS	TOEFL
Master’s	5.0	450

Specific scores may vary depending on your program. Make sure to check out the language pages of Alexandria University to know more about the required scores.

Degree Programs offered at Alexandria University

There are several Alexandria University majors or degree programs for bachelor’s and master’s level that you can pursue. Here are some of them:

Bachelor’s Programs
Engineering
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Mathematics
Philosophy and Social Science
Veterinary Medical Sciences
Physical Education
Agricultural Planning and Development

Master’s Programs
Engineering
Business Administration
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Agricultural Biological Engineering
Physical Education and Sport Sciences
Veterinary Medical Sciences
Public Health Sciences

If you want to know what other academic programs Alexandria University offers, please visit the bachelor’s and master’s course pages. These pages will give you detailed information of the programs they offer.