Cairo University: Tuition, Admissions, Rankings

Cairo University is the second-oldest university in the country and is considered one of the largest institutions in the world by enrollment. Despite starting as a small institution, throughout the years, it focused on its internal development and worked hard to offer students an education that would establish their professionalism in the industry. Today, the university has become a pinnacle of quality education and continues to evolve to serve its people better.

Cairo University Overview

Cairo University Rankings

SAA Best University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 628	8 %
Africa Rankings	# 6	2 %
Egypt Rankings	# 1	—

SAA Best Value University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 327	4 %
Africa Rankings	# 3	1 %
Egypt Rankings	# 1	—

Tuition Fees at Cairo University

Cairo University tuition fees for both bachelor's and master's students are discussed in this section.

Bachelor's Tuition Fees

Student Type	Annual Tuition Fees in EGP
Domestic Students	13,050 EGP - 14,000 EGP
International Students	13,050 EGP - 14,000 EGP

Master's Tuition Fees

Student Type	Annual Tuition Fees in EGP
Domestic Students	4,831 EGP - 11,511 EGP
International Students	307,110 EGP

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

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Admissions At Cairo University

If you wish to study at Cairo 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 Cairo University.

Moreover, the process and requirements for Cairo 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 Cairo University. Select which one applies to you and take note of the process and requirements.

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

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Degree Programs offered at Cairo University

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

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