Public university
Cairo University
About Cairo University
Egypt's flagship public university and one of the oldest modern universities in the Arab world. Its main campus is in Giza, directly across the Nile from central Cairo, and it runs a very wide range of faculties across medicine, engineering, science, law and the humanities.
Cairo University is the reference point most families mean when they talk about studying at an Egyptian public university. It is large, long-established, and its degrees are widely recognised internationally.
Because it is a public university, most undergraduate teaching is in Arabic, with specific programmes and faculties — medicine and some engineering and business streams among them — offering English-taught tracks. Language of instruction is the single most important thing to confirm before applying, and it is decided programme by programme, not university-wide.
Key information
- University type
- Public
- Location
- Giza, Giza Governorate, Egypt
- Established
- 1908
- Official website
- cu.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
Cairo 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 Law
- Faculty of Commerce
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Computers and Artificial Intelligence
- Faculty of Economics and Political Science
- Faculty of Nursing
- Faculty of Agriculture
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
- Faculty of Mass Communication
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 · Cairo University
Programmes to explore
NIADO programme guides relevant to this university. Confirm exactly which of these Cairo University currently runs, and in which language, on its official website.
Tuition and fees
Not confirmed from an official source
Current fee not confirmed from an official university source. Contact the university for the latest quotation — or ask NIADO and we will request a written quotation for your programme.
What we have not confirmed yet
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- Tuition & fees
- Admission requirements
- Required documents
- Scholarships
- Accommodation
- Intake dates & deadlines
- Application route
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Strengths
- Long-established and internationally recognised.
- Very wide faculty coverage, so most fields of study are available on one campus.
- Large international student community, which makes arrival easier.
Things to check
- Confirm the exact tuition figure for your faculty, your academic year and your nationality in writing before you pay anything.
- Confirm the language of instruction for your specific programme — not every programme at a university is taught in the same language.
- Confirm whether your secondary school certificate needs authentication or translation for this university.
Cairo University — frequently asked questions
Does Cairo University accept international students?
How much does it cost to study at Cairo University?
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.
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