Study in Egypt
Africa's oldest medical university, very large teaching hospitals and ancient Cairo.
Egypt is fast becoming a favourite for Indian medical students. Cairo University (established 1827) and Alexandria University offer historic academic prestige, teaching hospitals with thousands of patients a day, and an enriching cultural environment.
Advantages
- Africa's oldest medical institutions
- Very large hospital volume and exceptional clinical diversity
- Historic academic prestige dating back to 1827
- A rich culture and ancient civilisation
Considerations
- No established Indian mess culture yet
- Cultural adjustment is needed
- A longer journey from India than Central Asia
The considerations are the original site's own. A counsellor will add anything that has changed since. FMGE and NExT pass rates are as reported for each university at the time of writing. They describe past cohorts and are not a prediction of any individual result.
Admission timeline
From application to arrival in Egypt
A single annual intake in September or October with applications from January to June. Start planning by December of the previous year.
Study cities
The six-step sequence that applies to every destination is on the how it works page, and the document list on admissions and visas.
January to June
Application
Apply with certified documents.
July to August
Visa
Egyptian student visa.
September to October
Departure
Travel to Cairo or Alexandria.
Universities in Egypt
2 universities with full published profiles
Each page covers fees, courses, eligibility, hostel and city, and the admission steps. Medical fees for Egypt and seven other countries are side by side in the MBBS fee table. Filter all 26 on the universities page.
Africa's oldest medical institution, established 1827
Cairo University Faculty of Medicine
Giza, Cairo, Egypt. Established 1827. Medicine (MBBS).
Founded in 1827, Cairo University's Faculty of Medicine is the oldest medical institution in Africa and the Arab world. Its Kasr Aini hospital complex is among the largest in the Middle East and sees thousands of patients a day, giving extraordinary clinical diversity.
- Reported FMGE
- About 30 to 40% (estimate)
- Tuition
- INR 8 to 12 lakh a year, as published
- Duration
- 6 years
Mediterranean coastal city
Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine
Alexandria, Egypt. Established 1942. Medicine (MBBS).
Alexandria University, founded in 1942, is Egypt's second-largest university, on the Mediterranean coast. Its Faculty of Medicine runs modern teaching hospitals with strong research infrastructure and an international programme taught in English, at a published tuition of USD 6,000 a year.
- Reported FMGE
- About 30 to 40% (estimate)
- Tuition
- USD 6,000 a year
- Duration
- 6 years
Questions about Egypt
How long is the course in Egypt?
6 years.
Do Indian students need a visa for Egypt?
Egyptian student visa. The admissions and visas service prepares the file and the embassy interview.
When are the intakes in Egypt?
A single annual intake in September or October with applications from January to June. Start planning by December of the previous year.
What does it cost to study in Egypt?
Published annual tuition at the universities on this site: Cairo University: INR 8 to 12 lakh a year, as published; Alexandria University: USD 6,000 a year. Fees are indicative, as published by the university at the time of writing. They vary by intake, accommodation choice, visa requirements and exchange rate. The final fee is confirmed in writing before any application is submitted.
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