54 private universities in Egypt in 2026
The private universities in Egypt offer often more specialised programs with personalised support and modern facilities.
54 private universities
Egypt has private institutions bringing academic diversity and programs adapted to student needs and the professional job market.
Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport
A specialised science, technology and maritime transport institution with campuses across Egypt and the region.
Canadian International College
A private Cairo college delivering Canadian-style bachelor's degrees in engineering, business, media and pharmacy.
Elsewedy University of Technology
A private technological university founded by the Elsewedy Group, specialising in engineering, computing and applied technology.
Global Academic Foundation
A private institution in the New Administrative Capital hosting the University of Hertfordshire and other international partners.
The Knowledge Hub Universities
An Egyptian campus in the New Administrative Capital hosting the local branch of Coventry University.
Al-Reyada University
A private Egyptian university focused on science, technology and management, with applied English-taught programmes.
The German University in Cairo
A major German-Egyptian private university awarding degrees in partnership with German universities.
The American University in Cairo
The region's first American university, in Cairo, a US-accredited liberal arts and research reference.
Arab Open University Cairo
Non-profit private university in El Shorouk near Cairo, pioneer of open and blended higher education in Egypt.
Badya University
A new private university in Greater Cairo (presidential decree 2023) focused on health, engineering and technology.
The British University in Egypt
Leading private British-style university near Cairo, delivering UK-standard degrees in engineering, business, health and the arts.
Al-Selselah University
A private university in Egypt's Delta region, established by presidential decree in 2018, covering health, engineering and business.
October University for Modern Sciences and Arts
A British-style private university in 6th of October City awarding dual degrees with Greenwich and Bedfordshire.
University of Hertfordshire in Egypt
The Egyptian branch of the UK's University of Hertfordshire, awarding British degrees from the New Administrative Capital.
Innovation University
A private Egyptian university spanning health, engineering, computing, business and arts, with accessible fees.
Delta University for Science and Technology
A private university in Gamasa, Egypt's Delta, covering health sciences, engineering and business.
Deraya University
A private university in Minya, Upper Egypt, covering pharmacy, dentistry, physical therapy and business.
Obour University of Science and Technology
A private university in Obour, Greater Cairo, active in pharmacy, engineering, computing and entrepreneurship.
October 6 University
A private university in 6th of October City, Cairo, covering health, engineering and applied sciences.
Capital University
A private university in Egypt's New Administrative Capital covering law, business, computing and media.
Future University in Egypt
A private Cairo university spanning dentistry, pharmacy, engineering, economics and political science.
Nile University
A private research university in Cairo focused on engineering, biotechnology, data science and entrepreneurship.
Sinai University
A private Sinai university with campuses in El-Arich and Port Said, covering health, engineering, law and business.
Ahram Canadian University
A private university founded by the Al-Ahram organisation in Greater Cairo, offering media, pharmacy and business.