Overview
Established in 1908, the Cairo University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Giza (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants).
Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Egypt, Cairo University (CU) is a very large-sized coeducational Egyptian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Cairo University (CU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
This 116-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 90-99% making this Egyptian higher education organization a least selective institution.
International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
CU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
Cairo University's physical location and contact details are listed below.
Academic Details
The figures below cover Cairo University's scale, staffing levels, and academic standing.
Academic Structures
The academic units of Cairo University are listed below.
Unit 27 items
- African Studies and Research Institutes
- Cairo Center for Languages and Arabic Culture
- Center of Open Education
- Faculty of Agriculture
- Faculty of Archaeology
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Commerce
- Faculty of Computers and Information System
- Faculty of Dar El-Ulum
- Faculty of Economics and Political Science
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Kindergarten
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Mass Communication
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Nursing
- Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine
- Faculty of Pharmacology
- Faculty of Physiotherapy
- Faculty of Regional and Urban Planning
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Specialized Education
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
- Institute of Educational Studies and Research
- National Cancer Institute
- National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences
- Statistical Studies and Research Institute
Degrees
Also Diploma; Doctor of Physical Therapy
Bachelor's 8 programs
- Business and Commerce
- Dentistry
- Economics
- Engineering
- Journalism
- Pharmacology
- Political Sciences
- Statistics
Master's 42 programs
- Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
- African Studies
- Agriculture
- Anaesthesiology
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Biomedical Engineering
- Business and Commerce
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Dentistry
- Economics
- Educational Sciences
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Engineering
- Hydraulic Engineering
- Irrigation
- Law
- Mass Communication
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Natural Sciences
- Nursing
- Oncology
- Petroleum and Gas Engineering
- Pharmacy
- Physics
- Power Engineering
- Production Engineering
- Regional Planning
- Statistics
- Structural Architecture
- Surgery
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Town Planning
- Veterinary Science
Doctoral 43 programs
- Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
- African Studies
- Agriculture
- Anaesthesiology
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Biomedical Engineering
- Business and Commerce
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Dentistry
- Educational Sciences
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Engineering
- Hydraulic Engineering
- Irrigation
- Law
- Mass Communication
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Natural Sciences
- Nursing
- Oncology
- Paediatrics
- Pathology
- Petroleum and Gas Engineering
- Pharmacy
- Physics
- Power Engineering
- Production Engineering
- Regional Planning
- Statistics
- Structural Architecture
- Surgery
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Town Planning
- Veterinary Science
Faculties & Divisions
All faculties operate under Ministry of Higher Education of Egypt.
Arabic Languages and Culture (Centre) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Arabic
- Middle Eastern Studies
- North African Studies
Development and Technology Planning (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Development Studies
Environmental Studies and Research (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Environmental Studies
Future Studies and Research (Centre) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Open Education (Centre) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Open University E-Learning (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Distance Education
Agriculture (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agriculture
- Biological and Life Sciences
Archaeology (Faculty) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Ancient Civilizations
- Archaeology
- Art History
- Museum Studies
- Restoration of Works of Art
- Tourism
Arts (Faculty) 15 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Arabic
- Arts and Humanities
- English
- French
- Geography
- German
- Greek (Classical)
- History
- Japanese
- Latin
- Library Science
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Spanish
Commerce (Faculty) 11 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Banking
- Business Administration
- Business and Commerce
- Health Administration
- Hotel Management
- Insurance
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Public Administration
- Taxation
Computer Science and Informatics (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Computer Science
- Information Sciences
- Information Technology
Dar el Ulum (Faculty) 10 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Arabic
- Comparative Literature
- Grammar
- History
- Islamic Law
- Islamic Studies
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Oriental Studies
- Philosophy
Economics and Political Science (Faculty) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Economics
- Political Sciences
- Public Administration
- Statistics
Engineering (Faculty) 14 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
- Architecture
- Biomedical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering
- Hydraulic Engineering
- Irrigation
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Petroleum and Gas Engineering
- Physics
- Telecommunications Engineering
Kindergarten (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Preschool Education
Law (Faculty) 10 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Civil Law
- Commercial Law
- Criminal Law
- Finance
- History of Law
- International Law
- Islamic Law
- Labour Law
- Law
- Public Law
Mass Communication (Faculty) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Advertising and Publicity
- Journalism
- Mass Communication
- Radio and Television Broadcasting
Medicine (Faculty) 24 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Anaesthesiology
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Cardiology
- Dermatology
- Forensic Medicine and Dentistry
- Histology
- Hygiene
- Medicine
- Neurology
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Occupational Health
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopaedics
- Paediatrics
- Parasitology
- Pathology
- Physiology
- Psychiatry and Mental Health
- Radiology
- Surgery
- Tropical Medicine
- Urology
- Venereology
Nursing (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Nursing
Oral and Dental Medicine (Faculty) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Dental Hygiene
- Dentistry
- Oral Pathology
- Orthodontics
- Surgery
Pharmacy (Faculty) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Analytical Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Immunology
- Microbiology
- Organic Chemistry
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
- Toxicology
Physiotherapy (Faculty) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Neurological Therapy
- Orthopaedics
- Physical Therapy
- Plastic Surgery
Regional and Town Planning (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Regional Planning
- Town Planning
Science (Faculty) 16 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Analytical Chemistry
- Astronomy and Space Science
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Entomology
- Geology
- Geophysics
- Mathematics
- Meteorology
- Microbiology
- Mineralogy
- Natural Sciences
- Physics
- Statistics
- Zoology
Specialized Education (Faculty) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Art Education
- Educational Sciences
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Music Education
- Psychology
Veterinary Medicine (Faculty) 13 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Anatomy
- Animal Husbandry
- Biochemistry
- Fishery
- Forensic Medicine and Dentistry
- Histology
- Microbiology
- Nutrition
- Parasitology
- Pharmacology
- Physiology
- Toxicology
- Veterinary Science
African Studies and Research (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- African Studies
Cancer (Institute) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Anaesthesiology
- Biology
- Epidemiology
- Oncology
- Pathology
- Radiology
- Surgery
Educational Studies and Research (Institute) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Curriculum
- Educational and Student Counselling
- Educational Research
- Educational Technology
- Pedagogy
- Preschool Education
- Teacher Training
Laser Science (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Laser Engineering
Statistical Studies and Research (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Statistics
Programs Offered
Cairo University's programme catalogue is grouped by level below.
34 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Egypt
Bachelor's Degree 20 programmes
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Master's Degree 14 programmes
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How to apply to Cairo University
Five steps that capture how applications to Cairo University flow.
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Browse the programme catalogue
Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. Cairo University runs 34 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.
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Check eligibility for your chosen programme
Before applying to Cairo University, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for Egypt.
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Get your documents ready
Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with Cairo University's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.
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Apply through the official channel
Lodge your application through the official website (www.cu.edu.eg). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.
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Reach out and track your application
Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. Reach the institution by phone at +20 (2) 3335 5356. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cairo University
Concise answers to common questions about Cairo University.
When was Cairo University founded?
Cairo University was established in 1908 (approximately 118 years ago).
Where is Cairo University located?
Cairo University is located in Giza, Egypt.
Is Cairo University a public or private institution?
Cairo University is a public institution.
What is the student enrolment at Cairo University?
Student enrolment at Cairo University is around over-50,000.
Where does Cairo University stand in university rankings?
It ranks QS 2027 #363.
What programmes are available at Cairo University?
Cairo University delivers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes across its academic units.
What is Cairo University's religious tradition?
Cairo University is associated with Islam.
How many faculties does Cairo University have?
Cairo University is organised into 27 academic units across its disciplines.
Is Cairo University accredited?
Cairo University is accredited by Ministry of Higher Education.
How do I find Cairo University online?
You can find Cairo University online at www.cu.edu.eg.
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