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Study Law in Egypt

Egyptian law faculties teach a civil-law system with Islamic law components — a genuinely different foundation from the common-law systems used across much of anglophone Africa.
Taught in ArabicTaught in EnglishTaught in French28 universities listed

What is law?

Egypt operates a civil-law system heavily influenced by the French tradition, with Islamic law shaping parts of personal status law.

This is the single most important thing for an international student to understand before choosing law in Egypt: if you intend to practise in a common-law country such as Nigeria or Ghana, a civil-law degree is a different starting point and your home bar's conversion requirements need checking before you enrol, not after.

Who it is for

  • Students who intend to work in or with civil-law jurisdictions.
  • Students interested in international law, comparative law or Islamic law.
  • Students who have checked their home jurisdiction's requirements first.

How long it takes

4 years

Commonly four years. 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

  1. 1Foundations of law, constitutional law and legal history.
  2. 2Civil, criminal, commercial and administrative law.
  3. 3Islamic jurisprudence components.
  4. 4International and comparative law in later years.

Main subjects

  • Constitutional law
  • Civil law and obligations
  • Criminal law and procedure
  • Commercial law
  • Administrative law
  • Islamic jurisprudence (Sharia)
  • Public and private international law

Admission requirements

Not confirmed from an official source

Requirements differ by university; language of instruction is the key variable.

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

Private universities

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We do not publish a tuition range for this programme, because we have not confirmed current figures from official university announcements.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

  • Legal practice in a civil-law jurisdiction
  • Corporate and commercial legal advisory
  • International organisations and NGOs
  • Compliance
  • Academia

Skills to develop

  • Arabic legal language, which is largely unavoidable in this field in Egypt
  • Written argument
  • Comparative legal reasoning

Internships & training

  • Placements with law firms and legal departments, where the university has arrangements.

Future opportunities

  • Postgraduate study in international or comparative law
  • Conversion routes into other jurisdictions, which must be checked individually

Law in Egypt — frequently asked questions

Can I practise law in my home country with an Egyptian law degree?
That is decided by your home country's bar or law council, and for common-law countries it usually involves additional requirements. Check with your own bar association before you enrol. This is a question to settle first, not last.

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

Ready to explore law in Egypt?

Send us your results and your budget. We will come back with a realistic shortlist of universities running this programme.

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