Program guide
Study Nursing in Egypt
What is nursing?
Nursing in Egypt is a four-year degree with substantial supervised clinical placement, followed by an internship period at most universities.
It is a professional qualification with genuinely international demand — but, as with medicine, whether you can register on it in another country is decided by that country's nursing council.
Who it is for
- Students who want a clinical career with direct patient contact.
- Students interested in a qualification with international mobility.
How long it takes
4 years
Commonly four years plus an internship period. 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
- 1Foundational anatomy, physiology and nursing science.
- 2Specialist nursing — medical-surgical, maternal, paediatric, community, psychiatric.
- 3Supervised clinical placements throughout.
- 4An internship period after the taught programme.
Main subjects
- Anatomy and physiology
- Fundamentals of nursing
- Medical-surgical nursing
- Maternal and newborn health nursing
- Paediatric nursing
- Community health nursing
- Psychiatric and mental health nursing
- Nursing administration
Admission requirements
Not confirmed from an official source
Requirements 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
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
- Hospital nursing across specialties
- Community and public health nursing
- Critical care and emergency nursing
- Nursing education and administration
Skills to develop
- Clinical assessment
- Arabic for patient communication
- Working under pressure in a team
- Meticulous documentation
Internships & training
- Clinical placements throughout the programme and a post-graduation internship period.
Future opportunities
- International nursing registration routes, subject to each country's council
- Postgraduate specialisation
- Nursing education
Nursing in Egypt — frequently asked questions
Is nursing in Egypt taught in English?
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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