Program guide
Study Pharmacy in Egypt
What is pharmacy?
Pharmacy in Egypt covers the science of medicines — how they are designed, made, tested, dispensed and used safely — and the clinical role of the pharmacist in patient care.
Most universities run more than one track. A standard pharmacy degree and a longer clinical PharmD sit side by side, and they are not interchangeable. Which one you are being offered is worth checking explicitly on your offer letter.
Who it is for
- Students strong in chemistry and biology who want a health career without the length of medicine.
- Students interested in the pharmaceutical industry, not only community pharmacy.
- Students who want a degree with clear routes into both clinical and industrial employment.
How long it takes
5–6 years
Standard pharmacy and clinical PharmD tracks differ in length. 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
- 1Foundation chemistry, biology and pharmaceutical sciences.
- 2Pharmacology, pharmaceutics, pharmacognosy and medicinal chemistry through the middle years.
- 3Clinical pharmacy, pharmacy practice and training placements in later years.
Main subjects
- Pharmaceutical chemistry
- Pharmacology
- Pharmaceutics
- Pharmacognosy
- Clinical pharmacy
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- Pharmacy practice and ethics
Admission requirements
Not confirmed from an official source
Requirements differ by university and by track (pharmacy vs clinical PharmD).
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
- 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
- Community and hospital pharmacy
- Clinical pharmacy within a care team
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality control
- Regulatory affairs and drug registration
- Pharmaceutical sales and medical affairs
- Research and development
Skills to develop
- Precision and attention to detail — dosing errors matter
- Applied chemistry
- Patient counselling
- Regulatory literacy
Internships & training
- Training placements in community and hospital pharmacies.
- Industrial placements at pharmaceutical manufacturers, where the university has arrangements.
Future opportunities
- Postgraduate study in clinical pharmacy, pharmacology or pharmaceutical technology
- Industry roles across Egypt's substantial pharmaceutical manufacturing sector
- Licensing routes into other countries, subject to each regulator
Pharmacy in Egypt — frequently asked questions
What is the difference between pharmacy and PharmD 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
Ready to explore pharmacy in Egypt?
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