Public university
Ain Shams University
About Ain Shams University
One of Egypt's largest public universities, based in Cairo, with a strong reputation in medicine, engineering, pharmacy and languages. Its Faculty of Al-Alsun (Languages) is among the best known in the region.
Key information
- University type
- Public
- Location
- Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
- Established
- 1950
- Official website
- asu.edu.eg
- Languages of instruction
- Arabic, English
- Degree levels
- Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
Set per programme, not university-wide. Confirm for your course.
International students
Ain Shams University is an officially recognised Egyptian institution, and Egyptian universities admit international students.
How international students apply
Not confirmed from an official source
The exact application route for this university has not been confirmed with its admissions office. International applications to Egyptian universities generally go through the university's international students office or the Egyptian government's admissions route for international students — NIADO confirms the current route for your programme before you apply.
Faculties
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Faculty of Dentistry
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Al-Alsun (Languages)
- Faculty of Commerce
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Computer and Information Sciences
- Faculty of Nursing
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Agriculture
Faculty list is indicative. Confirm the current faculties and the programmes each one runs on the university's official website before applying.
Last verified 11 September 2026 · Ain Shams University
Programmes to explore
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Tuition and fees
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- Admission requirements
- Required documents
- Scholarships
- Accommodation
- Intake dates & deadlines
- Application route
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Strengths
- Strong medical and engineering faculties.
- Central Cairo location with established student infrastructure.
Things to check
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- Confirm the language of instruction for your specific programme — not every programme at a university is taught in the same language.
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Ain Shams University — frequently asked questions
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