Study destination · Africa
Studying in Egypt
Egypt is one of the closest destinations in language and culture for Saudi students, with long-established universities in Cairo and Alexandria. Many subjects are taught in Arabic; medicine, engineering and some programs in English.
Egypt
Cairo
- Universities
- 3
- Tracks
- 2
- Living costs
- Affordable
Egypt at a glance
- Capital
- Cairo
- Population
- 107 million
- Official languages
- Arabic
- Language of study
- Arabic; English in medicine, engineering and some programs
- Currency
- Egyptian pound (EGP)
- Time difference
- Same time as Saudi Arabia
- Climate
- Hot, dry desert climate with mild winters
Cost of living
Affordable
More affordableMore expensive
Living costs are relatively low; New Cairo and upscale districts cost more.
English language
Accepted tests:
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
Some universities may accept:
Duolingo English Test
Not confirmed: check with the university before taking one of these.
Programs in Arabic need no language test; some English-taught programs ask for proof of English.
Working while studying
Foreign students usually may not work without a work permit from the authorities.
For guidance only: confirm with the university, the attaché and the official rules.
Program tracks that include it
Ministry of Culture
Cultural Scholarship
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- Degrees:
- Diploma, Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, Doctorate
- Fields:
- Music, Theater
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- Degrees:
- Diploma, Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, Doctorate
- Fields:
- Music, Theater
Universities in Egypt
3 universities in the approved lists; here are some of them.