Program guide
Study Engineering in Egypt
What is engineering?
Egyptian engineering degrees usually begin with a common preparatory year covering mathematics, physics and engineering fundamentals, after which students specialise into a named department.
Which specialisations a university actually offers varies a lot. A university with a well-known engineering faculty may not run the specific branch you want, so check the department list rather than the faculty name.
Who it is for
- Students strong in mathematics and physics.
- Students who want a degree with direct industrial application.
- Students interested in construction, energy, manufacturing, telecommunications or infrastructure.
How long it takes
5 years
Commonly five years including a preparatory year at public universities; some private universities structure it differently. Programme length is set by the university and the relevant national regulations, and it has changed in recent years. Confirm the exact structure for your intake with the university before you apply.
Last verified 11 September 2026 · Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Egypt, Supreme Council of Universities, Arab Republic of Egypt
Typical degree structure
- 1Preparatory year of mathematics, physics, chemistry and engineering drawing.
- 2Specialisation into a department from the second year.
- 3Departmental core and elective courses through the middle years.
- 4A final-year graduation project, usually in teams.
Main subjects
- Engineering mathematics
- Mechanics and thermodynamics
- Electrical circuits and electronics
- Materials science
- Engineering drawing and CAD
- Departmental specialisation courses
- Project management
Admission requirements
Not confirmed from an official source
Requirements and the mathematics/physics thresholds differ by university.
Universities to consider
Institutions in our directory associated with this field. Confirm on each university's official website that it currently runs this programme, and in which language.
Public universities
- Cairo UniversityGiza
- Ain Shams UniversityCairo
- Alexandria UniversityAlexandria
- Mansoura UniversityMansoura
- Assiut UniversityAssiut
- Tanta UniversityTanta
- Zagazig UniversityZagazig
- Helwan UniversityCairo
- Minia UniversityMinya
- Menoufia UniversityShebin El Kom
- Suez Canal UniversityIsmailia
- South Valley UniversityQena
- Fayoum UniversityFayoum
- Benha UniversityBenha
- Beni-Suef UniversityBeni Suef
- Kafrelsheikh UniversityKafr El Sheikh
- Sohag UniversitySohag
- Port Said UniversityPort Said
- Damietta UniversityDamietta
- Damanhour UniversityDamanhour
- Aswan UniversityAswan
- Luxor UniversityLuxor
- New Valley UniversityKharga
- Matrouh UniversityMarsa Matruh
- Arish UniversityArish
- Suez UniversitySuez
- University of Sadat CitySadat City
Private universities
- MTI UniversityPrivate
- October 6 UniversityPrivate
- Misr University for Science and TechnologyPrivate
- Future University in EgyptPrivate
- Badr University in CairoPrivate
- German University in CairoPrivate
- The British University in EgyptPrivate
- Nile UniversityPrivate
- Misr International UniversityPrivate
- Ahram Canadian UniversityPrivate
- NewGiza UniversityPrivate
- October University for Modern Sciences and ArtsPrivate
Tuition range
We do not publish a tuition range for this programme, because we have not confirmed current figures from official university announcements. Ask us and we will request written quotations for your shortlist.
Career paths
- Civil and structural engineering in construction and infrastructure
- Mechanical and industrial engineering in manufacturing
- Electrical power and renewable energy
- Communications and electronics
- Petroleum and energy
- Architectural engineering
Skills to develop
- Applied mathematics and modelling
- CAD and simulation tooling
- Project and site management
- Technical writing and documentation
Internships & training
- Summer training placements, which are a requirement at most Egyptian engineering faculties rather than optional.
Future opportunities
- Postgraduate study and research
- Professional engineering registration, which has its own requirements in each country
- Egypt's construction, energy and telecommunications sectors
Engineering in Egypt — frequently asked questions
Which engineering specialisations are available in Egypt?
University requirements, tuition fees, deadlines, scholarship availability and immigration or residence rules can change. Students must verify final requirements with the relevant university and the appropriate authorities. NIADO provides guidance and application support, and does not guarantee admission, scholarships, visas or residence permits.
Next step
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