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جامعة القاهرة

Cairo University

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Overview

Cairo University (جامعة القاهرة) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Giza, Egypt. Founded in 1908, Cairo University (CU) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Egypt. CU offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details or use the website search engine below. This 118-year-old Egyptian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 90-99%. It is considered a least selective. International students are welcome to apply. CU also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

Cairo University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Cairo University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Cairo University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Cairo University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

Identity

Name (Non Latin) جامعة القاهرة
Name
Name (English)
Acronym CU
Founded 1908
Motto
Colours Gold and blue
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Location

Address 5th Ahmed Zewail st. (Tharwat st.) - Dokki
Giza
12613 Giza
Egypt
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Cairo University Phone Number (2) 3335 5356
Cairo University Fax Number (2) 568 8884
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Cairo University is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Egypt

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1954


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Cairo University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Cairo University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Cairo University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Cairo University's academic range and degree level offering.



Cairo University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Cairo University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Cairo University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Cairo University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Cairo University.



جامعة القاهرة: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Cairo University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Cairo University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Cairo University Admission Info


Cairo University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

جامعة القاهرة is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Cairo University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

جامعة القاهرة has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

جامعة القاهرة's acceptance rate ranges from 90 to 99%, making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Cairo University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Cairo University has more than 8900 international students.


Cairo University's Admission Office Admission Office

Postgraduate and Graduate Affairs Office
Giza 12613
(2) 3570 5801


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Cairo University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Cairo University Size and Profile


Cairo University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

جامعة القاهرة has a student enrollment of more than 50,000 students, making it a very large-sized institution.


Cairo University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

جامعة القاهرة has an academic staff of more than 5,000 members.


Cairo University's Control Type Control Type

جامعة القاهرة is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Cairo University's Entity Type Entity Type

جامعة القاهرة is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Cairo University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

جامعة القاهرة's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Cairo University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

جامعة القاهرة adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Cairo University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Cairo University is Islamic Religious Affiliation

Islamic.



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Facilities and Services

Cairo University Facilities


Cairo University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Cairo University's Library


Cairo University's Housing University Housing

Yes


Cairo University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Cairo University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Cairo University Services


Cairo University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Cairo University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Cairo University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

Cairo University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Cairo University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Cairo University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Cairo University consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

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  • Faculty of Engineering
  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Faculty of Computers and Information System
  • Faculty of Pharmacology
  • Faculty of Agriculture
  • Faculty of Science
  • Faculty of Economics and Political Science
  • Faculty of Mass Communication
  • Faculty of Archaeology
  • Faculty of Arts
  • Faculty of Commerce
  • Faculty of Specialized Education
  • Faculty of Nursing
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Physiotherapy
  • Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine
  • Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
  • Faculty of Dar El-Ulum
  • Faculty of Kindergarten
  • Statistical Studies and Research Institute
  • African Studies and Research Institutes
  • National Cancer Institute
  • Faculty of Regional and Urban Planning
  • Institute of Educational Studies and Research
  • National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences
  • Center of Open Education
  • Cairo Center for Languages and Arabic Culture

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Memberships and Affiliations

Cairo University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Cairo University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Supreme Council of Universities (SCU)
  • Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW)


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