Egypt — university guide
The 87 universities in Egypt in 2026
An informative guide to the 87 higher education institutions in Egypt: international rankings, tuition fees, programs and practical information for your orientation.
87
Universities
33
Public
54
Private
#396
Best ranking
Cairo University
21,400 EGP
Min bachelor fee
64
Programs
Bachelor fee range in Egypt
Based on the 18 universities in Egypt that published their fees.
Min21,400 EGPMax405,000 EGP
Universities in Egypt: public, private, rankings, fees and programs
33
Public universities
The public institutions in Egypt
33universities
54
Private universities
The private institutions in Egypt
54universities
26
Best universities
Ranked by overall average
26universities
18
The cheapest
Universities with the lowest fees
18universities
87
University fees
Tuition fee analysis
87universities
64
Programs
Fields offered in Egypt
64programs
List of universities in Egypt in 2026
87 universities listedEgypt University of Informatics
Private12 12 programs· Egypt's digital-focused university in the Knowledge City of the New Administrative Capital, backed by the ICT ministry.
Egyptian Russian University
#1602Private11 11 programs· A private university in Badr City, Cairo, cooperating with Russian universities in engineering and health.
Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology
#951Public14 14 programs· Public Egyptian-Japanese research university in Alexandria focused on world-class engineering and applied science.
The French University in Egypt
Private16 16 programs· A private Franco-Egyptian university in Cairo and Sharm El-Sheikh, delivering French-style degrees with French partners.
Galala University
Private19 19 programs· Private university founded in 2020 on the new Galala plateau, with a smart campus and dual degrees with ASU.
Heliopolis University
Private10 10 programs· A private Cairo university promoting sustainable development, with pharmacy, engineering and organic agriculture.
Horus University
Private14 14 programs· A private university in New Damietta, known for its health, engineering and business programmes.
Alamein International University
Private14 14 programs· Non-profit national university in New Alamein on Egypt's Mediterranean coast, with international partnerships.
King Salman International University
Private17 17 programs· Non-profit national university in Sinai with three smart campuses in El Tor, Sharm El-Sheikh and Ras Sedr.
Memphis University in Egypt
Private16 16 programs· A private university in New Cairo offering medicine, pharmacy, engineering, business and mass communication programmes.
Merit University
Private11 11 programs· A private university in New Sohag, Upper Egypt, spanning health sciences, engineering and applied studies.
Misr University for Informatics
Private17 17 programs· A private university in 6th of October City offering medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, engineering and media.
Misr University for Science and Technology
#1801Private17 17 programs· A private university in 6th of October City offering medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, engineering and media.
Misr International University
Private18 18 programs· Private university founded in 1996 in Cairo, offering English-taught programmes in health, engineering, business and communication.
Nahda University
Private18 18 programs· Private university in Beni Suef and member of the Thebes group, offering programmes in health, engineering and business.
Alexandria National University
Private12 12 programs· A non-profit Alexandria university founded in 2019, spanning health sciences, engineering and business.
Asyut National University
Private9 9 programs· A non-profit university in New Assiut, Upper Egypt, dedicated to applied sciences and technology.
New Ismailia National University
Private10 10 programs· A non-profit university in New Ismailia focused on technology, business and applied sciences.
Benha National University
Private10 10 programs· A non-profit university in Benha, Egypt's Delta, founded in 2020 for applied study programmes.
Beni Suef National University
Private10 10 programs· A non-profit university in Beni-Suef focused on applied technology and industry.
South Valley National University
Private10 10 programs· Egyptian national university in Qena, Upper Egypt, offering applied programmes in engineering, health sciences and computing.
Mansoura National University
Private10 10 programs· A non-profit university in New Mansoura focused on applied sciences and technology.
Tanta National University
Private10 10 programs· A non-profit university in Tanta, Egypt's Delta, dedicated to applied and technological study tracks.
Zagazig National University
Private9 9 programs· Egyptian national university in Zagazig offering applied programmes in engineering, health sciences and technology for regional development.