18 cheapest universities in Egypt in 2026
The most affordable universities in Egypt, ranked by minimum bachelor fees. Ideal for optimising your study budget.
Lowest fee
21,400 EGP/yr
Price range
18 universities ranked by increasing fees
No. 1Heliopolis University
A private Cairo university promoting sustainable development, with pharmacy, engineering and organic agriculture.
No. 2Deraya University
A private university in Minya, Upper Egypt, covering pharmacy, dentistry, physical therapy and business.
No. 3Misr University for Informatics
A private university in 6th of October City offering medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, engineering and media.
No. 4Misr University for Science and Technology
A private university in 6th of October City offering medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, engineering and media.
No. 5King Salman International University
Non-profit national university in Sinai with three smart campuses in El Tor, Sharm El-Sheikh and Ras Sedr.
No. 6Egyptian Chinese University
Private technological university founded in 2013, the only Chinese university institution in Egypt.
No. 7Sphinx University
A private university in New Assiut, Upper Egypt, known for health sciences, engineering and computing programmes.
No. 8Innovation University
A private Egyptian university spanning health, engineering, computing, business and arts, with accessible fees.
No. 9Alamein International University
Non-profit national university in New Alamein on Egypt's Mediterranean coast, with international partnerships.
No. 10October 6 University
A private university in 6th of October City, Cairo, covering health, engineering and applied sciences.
No. 11Al-Selselah University
A private university in Egypt's Delta region, established by presidential decree in 2018, covering health, engineering and business.
No. 12Elsewedy University of Technology
A private technological university founded by the Elsewedy Group, specialising in engineering, computing and applied technology.
No. 13Badya University
A new private university in Greater Cairo (presidential decree 2023) focused on health, engineering and technology.
No. 14Suez University
Public Egyptian university founded in 2012, with 16 faculties spanning health, engineering and social sciences.
No. 15Galala University
Private university founded in 2020 on the new Galala plateau, with a smart campus and dual degrees with ASU.
No. 16University of Hertfordshire in Egypt
The Egyptian branch of the UK's University of Hertfordshire, awarding British degrees from the New Administrative Capital.
No. 17Global Academic Foundation
A private institution in the New Administrative Capital hosting the University of Hertfordshire and other international partners.
No. 18Sohag University
Public university in Upper Egypt, renowned for its archaeology program and international partnerships.