Best Universities in Egypt

Choosing a university is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever take, so do it wisely. There’s a large number of universities in Egypt with different majors and fields. 

Whatever your budget, home location, or the field you’re interested in, you’ll find the suitable one for you. Check out the top universities in Egypt right here on Property Finder to help you out.

1. AUC

The AUC is one of the most popular and top ranked universities in Egypt and the world. It is the American University in Cairo, which everyone seeks to join.

The AUC offers you top professors, the latest educational methods, best facilities, various fields of study, and flexible studying regulations. It’s no doubt among the very best on a global scale too.

Location

It’s located on AUC Avenue Road, New Cairo. 

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Nearby Communities 

• Nasr City: 30 minutes away
• Heliopolis: 30 minutes away
• Madinaty: 30 minutes away

Colleges

• Science and Engineering 
• Global Affairs and Public Policy
• Business
• Education 
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• School of Continuing Education.

Fees per Credit Hour

All tuition fees at the AUC are in US dollars:

• Egyptians: $667
• Non-Egyptians: $735

Admission

Students should submit an online application for admission. One application can be considered for both fall and spring semesters, but a new application is required for each academic year.

Contact Details

• +202 261 51000
• info@aucegypt.edu 

2. GUC

GUC is the German University in Egypt, considered one of the top private universities in Egypt. It is known for its state-of-the-art facilities and educational methods that prepare students successfully for work in various fields.

Besides, if you’re aiming to study Engineering, GUC is a perfect option as it is among the best universities for Engineering in Egypt.

Location

It’s located at Al Shabab Road, New Cairo.

Nearby Communities 

• Nasr City: 20 minutes away
• Rehab: 20 minutes away
• Heliopolis: 35 minutes away

Colleges

• Engineering
• Pharmacy
• Management
• Applied Arts
• Law

Fees per Semester

Admission

The student should apply online on the official website and await their application number along with further instructions for admission tests.

Contact Details

• 16482
• +2 022 758 9990/8.

3. MUST

MUST is Misr University for Sciences and Technology, which is one of the best private universities in Egypt. The university has a professional teaching staff whose goal is to offer the best education and introduce the job market to every student. 

MUST is one of the most affordable universities to choose from that will suit your budget while not sacrificing on quality education.

Location

It’s located in First 6th October City, Giza.

Nearby Communities 

• Sheikh Zayed City: 15 minutes away
• 6th of October City: 20 minutes away

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Colleges

• Medicine 
• Applied Medical Sciences
• Special Education
• Physical Therapy 
• Oral and Dental Surgery 
• Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Manufacturing
• Media and Mass Communication
• Biotechnology 
• Business Administration, Economics, and Information System
• Archeology and Tourist Guidance
• Foreign Languages and Translation 
• Engineering.

Fees per Academic Year

Admission

Students will find all required documents and certificates available online to submit them for consideration.

Contact Details

• 023 824 7455
• info@must.edu.eg

4. MIU

One of the leading private universities in Egypt is Misr International University. MIU is one of the most powerful universities that introduces an effective and beneficial syllabus to the students. 

Not just that, the university has all the facilities that make you enjoy your time while learning. It’s also one of the best universities in Egypt for Pharmacy that no one can compete with.

Location

It’s located in KM 28 Cairo, Ismailia Road, Ahmed Orabi District, Cairo Governorate. 

Colleges 

• Alsun (languages)
• Mass Communication
• Oral and Dental Medicine
• Computer Science
• Pharmacy 
• Business Administration
• Engineering Sciences and Arts.

Fees per Semester

Admission

Students should apply online. Following the submission of the required documents, further instructions will be given to each student.

Contact Details

• 19648 
• miu@miuegypt.edu.eg.

5. MSA 

MSA is the Modern Sciences and Arts University that was established by Dr. Nawal El Degwy, one of the pioneers in the educational field. MSA has the top colleges in Egypt with professional staff in all fields. 

Their programs focus on preparing each student for their future careers with essential traits like creativity, communication, and analytical skills. Furthermore, they stand out as they learn the triple “A”—agility, adaptiveness, and alignment. 

Besides, it is considered one of the best dentistry universities in Egypt.

Location 

It’s located on 26 July Mehwar Road intersection with Wahat Road, 6th October City.

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Nearby Communities 

• Sheikh Zayed City: 25 minutes away
• 6th of October City: 10 minutes away

Colleges 

• Dentistry 
• Languages 
• Computer Science
• Biotechnology
• Arts and Design
• Management Sciences 
• Engineering 
• Mass Communication.

Fees per Academic Year

Admission

Students are to apply online for their chosen faculty. 

Contact Details

• 16672
• 03 837 1115/6
• admission@msa.eun.eg

6. Ain Shams University 

Ain Shams University is one of most well known public universities in the region. It is popular for its top professors that ensure the best educational experience.

Moreover, It features a leading engineering college, the oldest one in Cairo. It’s the obvious option that guarantees future success. Not just that, it has a prominent and one of the best medical universities in Egypt. 

When it comes to commuting, the university has a prime location in the heart of the city, so reaching it is easy and hassle-free.

Location

It’s located in El Khalifa Al Mamoun Street, Abaseya Square.

Nearby Communities 

• Nasr City: 30 minutes away
• Heliopolis: 35 minutes away

Colleges

• Oral and Dental Medicine
• Medicine
• Engineering
• Pharmacy 
• Computer Science
• Arts
• Alsun (languages)
• Commerce
• Education
• Science.

Fees per Credit Hour

Admission 

Following the results of high school, the student should head over to the university and inquire about the documents needed for admission.

Contact Details 

• 02 683 1474/231
• info@asu.edu.eg

7. Cairo University

Cairo University is the oldest university in Egypt; it was established back in 1908. It’s one of the most iconic educational institutions in Egypt with endless options of faculties to prepare you for a successful career.

All the staff at the university provide the best education for their students. Moreover, Cairo University has one of the best medical universities in Egypt, Al Kasr Al Aini; it is also one of the best universities for computer science in Egypt and the region.

Location

It’s located in Al Gamaa Street, Al Orman, Giza. 

Nearby Communities 

• Mohandessin: 20 minutes away
• Zamalek: 20 minutes away

Colleges

• Dentistry 
• Medicine (Kasr Al Aini)
• Engineering
• Commerce
• Science 
• Agriculture
• Regional and Urban Planning
• Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence
• Arts 
• Pharmacy  
• Science
• Economics and Political Science
• Law 
• Nursery
• Physical Therapy 
• Veterinary Medicine
• Specific Education 
• Mass Communication
• Archaeology    
• Dar Al Uloom. 

Fees

Admission

Following your high school results, head over to the university to know all about the required documents for admission.

Contact Details

023 567 6105

8. AAST

AAST is the Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport. It is under the supervision of the Arab League. You have various options of colleges at AAST, to freely choose your favourite field. 

What makes it unique is that wherever your home is, you’ll find a branch for AAST near you. Not just that, it has a Maritime Transport college which is not available in most universities.

Location

• Alexandria: Abu Qir Al Gharbeyah, Montaza 2, Alexandria. 
• Smart Village: KM 28 Cairo Alexandria Road, Giza. 
• Dokki: 23 Dr. El Sobky Street, Dokki, Giza. 
• Heliopolis: Sheraton Al Matar, Al Nozha, Cairo Governorate.
• South Valley: Sadat Road, Aswan. 
• Port Said: Port Fouad El Yakout Village, Shark El Tafreaa Street, Portsaid.

Colleges 

• Languages and Communication
• Archaeology and Culture Heritage
• Law
• Pharmacy 
• Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology 
• Business
• Internal Transportation and Logistics
• Computing and Information Technology 
• Management and Technology 
• Artificial Intelligence
• Engineering and Technology
• Dentistry 
• Maritime Transport and Technology.

Fees per Semester

Admission

Each student should create a new account on the website and apply online. All required documents are listed accordingly.

Contact Details

• 19838
• admission@aast.edu

9. Zewail City of Science and Technology

Zewail City of Science and Technology was established by the great Egyptian Scientist Ahmed Zewail. The university offers very unique majors that are not offered in other universities. 

Zewail City’s goal is to encourage those who have a passion for research and science to fulfil their dream. The university has all the recent and innovative facilities to offer the best education to the young scientists and future leaders.

Location

It’s located in Plot Ahmed Zewail Road, October Gardens, 6th of October City. 

Nearby Communities 

• Sheikh Zayed City: 30 minutes away
• Dokki: 40 minutes away

Colleges 

• Engineering 
• Science.

Fees per Credit Hour

• Egyptians: 3,000 L.E.
• Non-Egyptians: $350

Admission 

Applications are available online to be filled out by the student; an ID number will be sent within 7 days along with further instructions.

Contact Details

• +2 010 9980 1166
• admission@zewailcity.edu.eg

10. BUE

The BUE is the British University in Egypt, one of the best universities in Cairo. It features different faculties to meet all the students’ needs and aspirations for a bright future. At the BUE, you get a great education with UK standards. 

The university offers everything that makes the educational process as smooth as possible to achieve the best outcome. Students have an opportunity to learn among world-class facilities from top professors.

Location

It’s located in El Shorouk City, Suez Desert Road.

Nearby Communities 

• Madinaty: 10 minutes away
• Rehab City: 25 minutes away
• Heliopolis: 35 minutes away

Colleges 

• Nursing
• Business Administration, Economics and Political Science
• Law 
• Engineering
• Informatics and Computer Science
• Art and Humanities 
• Energy and Environmental Engineering
• Pharmacy 
• Communication and Mass Media.

Fees per Academic Year

Admission

Students should head to the website and apply online. Further instructions along with a specified ID will be sent afterwards.

Contact Details

• 19283
• info@bue.edu.eg. 

11. FUE

FUE, the Future University in Egypt, has many partnerships with different international universities to offer the best education and certificates to its students. It offers some of the best colleges in Egypt and prepares students very well for their next stage.

At FUE, you have many options of departments that you will surely find what you need. Not just that, the university is one of the top universities for Dentistry.  

Location

It’s located at the end of 90 street, New Cairo.

Nearby Communities 

• Madinaty: 20 minutes away
• Nasr City: 30 minutes away

Colleges

• Engineering and Technology
• Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Industries
• Oral and Dental Medicine
• Economics and Political Science
• Computers and Information Technology
• Commerce and Business Administration

Fees per Academic Year

Admission 

An online application is to be filled and credentials will be sent to the student afterwards for them to log onto the university portal for further steps.

Contact Details

• 16383 
• info@fue.edu.eg

12. Nile University 

Nile University is one of the private universities in the 6th of October City, offering mainly technology, science, business, and engineering programs. 

Furthermore, it’s considered one of the best computer science universities in Egypt. It has well-equipped modern labs, so students are perfectly trained and taught.

Location

It’s located in Juhayna Square on Mehwar of 26th July, Sheikh Zayed City.

Nearby Communities 

• Sheikh Zayed City: 10 minutes away 
• 6th of October City: 20 minutes away

Colleges 

• Engineering and Applied Sciences
• Business Administration
• Information Technology and Computer Science
• Biotechnology

Fees per Academic Year

Admission

Applications are available online for all students. 

Contact Details 

• 16453
• admissions@nileuniversity.edu.eg 

13. ACU

ACU is the Ahram Canadian University; it belongs to Al Ahram Egyptian Daily newspaper. The university aims to graduate well educated students who are able to join the market effectively. 

ACU is increasing the number of its faculties by introducing new fields such as Languages and Translation, Design and Innovative Arts, and Physical Therapy.

Location

It’s located in the 4th Industrial Zone, Banks complex, Second 6th of October, Giza.

Nearby Communities 

• First 6th of October: 25 minutes away
• Sheikh Zayed City: 35 minutes away

Colleges 

• Computer Science and IT
• Languages and Translation
• Physical Therapy
• Engineering 
• Design and Innovative Arts
• Oral and Dental Medicine
• Pharmacy  
• Business 
• Mass Communication

Fees per Academic Year

Admission 

Applications are done through the university so students should head over first to the admissions office.

Contact Details 

• 19228
• info@acu.edu.eg. 

14. October 6 University 

October 6 University is the first private university that includes the Faculty of Medicine and it’s considered one of the top universities in Egypt in that field. In addition, it has a number of colleges with the best teaching staff. 

The university is dedicated to preparing each student for success after graduation by applying the latest techniques and making sure they have all the necessary skills.

Location

It is located at Al Mehwar Al Markazi in 6th of October City, Giza. 

Nearby Communities 

• First 6th of October: 15 minutes away
• Sheikh Zayed City: 25 minutes away

Colleges 

• Medicine
• Pharmacy 
• Dentistry
• Physical Therapy 
• Applied Medical Sciences
• Engineering 
• InfoSystems and Computer Science 
• Applied Arts
• Hotel Management Tourism
• Social Sciences
• Education 
• Economics and Management
• Media and Mass Communication 
• Languages and Translation.

Fees per Academic Year

Admission

Students are to head to the university and apply there. 

Contact Details

• 16704
• adminoct@o6u.edu.eg 

15. CIC

Still wondering what is the best university in Egypt for you? Here’s another great option. Canadian International College is the only private educational institution that provides high-quality Canadian higher education in Egypt. 

A Variety of colleges is available at the CIC to choose what you are interested in. If you are willing to apply for business school, CIC is one of the best universities in Egypt for Business.

The school has a partnership with well-known institutions in Canada so that every graduate has a successful chance to work both locally and abroad. Furthermore, students can transfer to study in Canada through the ongoing dual program with Cape Breton University.

Location

• New Cairo: Plot no. 6 Center Services, South of Police Academy, New Cairo
• Zayed: District 12, Continental Gardens, Sheikh Zayed City. 

Colleges 

• Business Administration 
• Mass Communication 
• Business Technology 
• Computer Science
• Engineering

Fees per Subject

Admission 

Students will find an online application on the official website to fill out and submit.

Contact Details

• 16242
• admission@cic-cairo.com

College life is an interesting and exciting journey. Choose from this list of best universities in Egypt from Property Finder and you’re already on the right track.