Africa's oldest medical institution, established 1827. Medicine (MBBS) in Giza, Cairo, Egypt.
Cairo University Faculty of Medicine
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.
Overview
Why families consider Cairo University
Government university, the oldest in Africa and the Arab world, established 1827. Medicine (MBBS), Engineering in English (international programme) medium. Compare it with the other universities in Egypt and the wider medicine list.
Recognitions, as published
- Founded 1827: the oldest medical institution in Africa and the Arab world
- Kasr Aini hospital complex, among the largest in the Middle East
- Thousands of patients a day for extraordinary clinical diversity
- Nearly 200 years of academic prestige
Courses
Curriculum overview
Medicine (MBBS), Engineering. 6 years. The phases below are as the university describes them.
Years 1 to 2, pre-clinical
Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, histology
Years 3 to 4, para-clinical
Pathology, pharmacology, microbiology
Years 5 to 6, clinical
Medicine, surgery and all clinical specialties at the Kasr Aini hospitals
Fees
Fee structure
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.
See how Cairo University compares with 63 other medical universities in the MBBS fee table.
| Item | Cost, as published |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition | INR 8 to 12 lakh a year, as published |
| Total for 6 years | About INR 48 to 72 lakh |
Eligibility
Eligibility for Indian students
The counsellor checks these against the student's marksheets and NEET scorecard in the first call. The full document list is on the admissions and visas page.
- 10+2 with a minimum of 50% in physics, chemistry and biology
- NEET qualified
- IELTS may be required for students without an English-medium background
Hostel and city
Living in Giza, 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.
Study cities in Egypt
- Cairo: ancient civilisation, the pyramids, the Nile and a lively student culture
- No established Indian mess culture yet; accommodation is confirmed during counselling
- On arrival, a Global Minds representative meets the student at the airport, accommodation has been checked in advance, and a local coordinator is reachable 24/7. See placement and support.
Admission process
Step by step
- Intake
- October
- Apply by
- January to June
Admission decisions are made by the university. Global Minds prepares and checks the file, tracks the application and arranges the invitation letter the visa needs. The full sequence is on the how it works page.
After graduation
- FMGE or NExT for India
- Practice in Egypt or the Arab world
- Postgraduate study in Europe or the USA
- 1
Apply between January and June
- 2
Submit certified documents
- 3
Receive the offer letter
- 4
Egyptian student visa
- 5
Travel in October
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Questions about Cairo University
When is the intake at Cairo University and when should I apply?
Intake: October. Apply by: January to June. The counsellor confirms the current dates with the university before you commit.
What are the entry requirements for Indian students at Cairo University?
10+2 with a minimum of 50% in physics, chemistry and biology. NEET qualified. IELTS may be required for students without an English-medium background.
What does Cairo University cost?
INR 8 to 12 lakh a year, as published tuition; About INR 48 to 72 lakh for 6 years. 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.
What is the FMGE pass rate at Cairo University?
Reported FMGE pass rate: About 30 to 40% (estimate). 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.
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