University Overview
Founded in 1975, Helwan University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Cairo (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Egypt, Helwan University is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational Egyptian higher education institution. Helwan University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 50-year-old Egyptian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Egyptian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Helwan University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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very large-sized
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University Identity
| Name | Capital University |
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| Name (Non Latin) | جامعة العاصمة |
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| Founded | 1975 |
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University Location
| Address | Helwan Sharkeya, Helwan Cairo 4037120 Cairo Egypt |
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(2) 816 2061 |
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(2) 816 2820 |
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