Cairo, Egypt

Ain Shams University

A prestigious public university in Cairo, founded in 1950 and known as one of Egypt and the Middle East's oldest and largest universities.

Ain Shams University is one of the oldest and largest universities in Egypt and the Middle East.

Founded decades ago, it has remained a beacon of science and knowledge and includes a wide range of colleges and institutes offering distinguished academic programs across many specializations.

The university is one of Egypt's largest public universities, with more than 200,000 students and a strong academic reputation locally and regionally.

Ain Shams University was founded in 1950 and is located in Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt.

It is one of Egypt's most prestigious public universities and has a long academic history of achievement and leadership in education and scientific research.

  • One of the oldest and largest universities in Egypt.
  • Strength and diversity in academic programs.
  • One of Egypt's strong medicine and engineering university options.
  • Faculty members with a high level of experience.
  • Modern equipment and laboratories.
  • Diverse student, cultural, and sports activities.
  • Distinguished location in the heart of Cairo.
  • Reasonable tuition fees compared with private universities.

The supplied content describes Ain Shams University as one of the best universities in Egypt and the Middle East.

It is recognized by the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education, and its degrees are described as recognized locally, regionally, and internationally.

Ranked fields highlighted in the supplied content include medicine, engineering, sciences, commerce, law, and computer science and information.

  • Arabic is the main teaching language in most colleges.
  • English is available in selected colleges and institutes.
  • Admission is generally handled through the Egyptian secondary-school coordination system according to total grade.
  • Some colleges may require additional conditions or aptitude tests.

Bachelor Admission Requirements

Bachelor applicants should follow the public university admission and coordination process.

  • General secondary school certificate.
  • Admission through coordination according to total grade.
  • Additional college-specific conditions when required.
  • Aptitude tests for selected colleges when applicable.

Main Application Period

Applications are handled through the Ministry of Higher Education secondary-school coordination process.

The academic year usually begins in September.

Physics and Mathematics Engineering
ENAnnual Fee: $5,000
Structure Engineering
ENAnnual Fee: $5,000
Civil Engineering, Water and Hydraulic Structures
ENAnnual Fee: $5,000
Power and Electrical Machines Engineering
ENAnnual Fee: $5,000
Electronics & Electrical Communication Engineering
ENAnnual Fee: $5,000
Computer and Systems Engineering
ENAnnual Fee: $5,000
Mechatronics Engineering
ENAnnual Fee: $5,000
Mechanical Power Engineering
ENAnnual Fee: $5,000
Automotive Engineering
ENAnnual Fee: $5,000
Urban Design & Urban Planning
ENAnnual Fee: $5,000
Medicine
ENAnnual Fee: $6,000
Pharmacy
ENAnnual Fee: $5,000
Nursing
ENAnnual Fee: $4,000
Dentistry
ENAnnual Fee: $6,000

Ain Shams University Campus

Ain Shams University is located in Cairo and serves a large and diverse university community with colleges, institutes, laboratories, student unions, and cultural and sports activities.

Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt