Question 1

What is the total annual cost of Cairo University for international students?

Accepted Answer

Total annual: Egyptian students: often under ~USD 3,000-7,000/year all-in given free/near-free tuition, dominated by living costs. International students: roughly USD 5,000-13,000/year all-in depending on faculty, programme language track and lifestyle — among the most affordable options for a historic, internationally known university.. Tuition: Free or near-free for Egyptian nationals at public-university rates (only modest registration and service charges, typically a few thousand EGP/year, roughly under USD 100-300). International students pay a higher international tier, commonly USD 1,500-6,000+/year by faculty (medicine and engineering at the higher end); dedicated English-track/credit-hour programmes cost more.. Living costs: Greater Cairo (Giza): roughly USD 3,000-7,000/year (~USD 250-580/month) for accommodation, food and transport — low by global standards, though Egypt's currency and inflation make costs volatile in USD terms..

Question 2

What is tuition at Cairo University?

Accepted Answer

Tuition at Cairo University: Free or near-free for Egyptian nationals at public-university rates (only modest registration and service charges, typically a few thousand EGP/year, roughly under USD 100-300). International students pay a higher international tier, commonly USD 1,500-6,000+/year by faculty (medicine and engineering at the higher end); dedicated English-track/credit-hour programmes cost more..

Question 3

What are typical living costs at Cairo University?

Accepted Answer

Living costs: Greater Cairo (Giza): roughly USD 3,000-7,000/year (~USD 250-580/month) for accommodation, food and transport — low by global standards, though Egypt's currency and inflation make costs volatile in USD terms..

Question 4

How does Cairo University compare on cost to other universities in Egypt?

Accepted Answer

Total annual cost at Cairo University is approximately Egyptian students: often under ~USD 3,000-7,000/year all-in given free/near-free tuition, dominated by living costs. International students: roughly USD 5,000-13,000/year all-in depending on faculty, programme language track and lifestyle — among the most affordable options for a historic, internationally known university. (tuition Free or near-free for Egyptian nationals at public-university rates (only modest registration and service charges, typically a few thousand EGP/year, roughly under USD 100-300). International students pay a higher international tier, commonly USD 1,500-6,000+/year by faculty (medicine and engineering at the higher end); dedicated English-track/credit-hour programmes cost more.). For context, the average international tuition across Egypt is around AUC charges private tuition (~USD 20,000–22,000/year, per-credit, USD for internationals); public universities (Cairo University etc.) are free/near-free for nationals.

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Tuition (international)	Free or near-free for Egyptian nationals at public-university rates (only modest registration and service charges, typically a few thousand EGP/year, roughly under USD 100-300). International students pay a higher international tier, commonly USD 1,500-6,000+/year by faculty (medicine and engineering at the higher end); dedicated English-track/credit-hour programmes cost more.
Living costs (housing + lifestyle)	Greater Cairo (Giza): roughly USD 3,000-7,000/year (~USD 250-580/month) for accommodation, food and transport — low by global standards, though Egypt's currency and inflation make costs volatile in USD terms.
Total annual	Egyptian students: often under ~USD 3,000-7,000/year all-in given free/near-free tuition, dominated by living costs. International students: roughly USD 5,000-13,000/year all-in depending on faculty, programme language track and lifestyle — among the most affordable options for a historic, internationally known university.

Cairo University Cost & Financial Aid for International Students 2026

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