Cairo University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #529 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #5 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #1 of 50 | In Egypt |
| #1 of 2 | In Giza |
| #65 of 2,235 | For Pharmacy |
| Top50% | For 192 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Islamic
- Acceptance rate
- 90%
- Enrollment
- 257,200
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- cu.edu.eg
- Languages
- Arabic;English;French
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 90% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or equivalent. University degree for Institutes of Statistical Studies and African Studies |
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - January; January-June) |
| Enrollment | 257,200 |
We've calculated the 90% acceptance rate for Cairo University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Cairo University is a world-class research university with 83,519 scientific papers published and 948,187 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Genetics, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Computer Science.
Cairo University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 387 | 1233 |
| 1992 | 394 | 1275 |
| 1993 | 394 | 1332 |
| 1994 | 416 | 1308 |
| 1995 | 514 | 1595 |
| 1996 | 413 | 1831 |
| 1997 | 447 | 1756 |
| 1998 | 389 | 1925 |
| 1999 | 506 | 2345 |
| 2000 | 575 | 2565 |
| 2001 | 569 | 2688 |
| 2002 | 903 | 3843 |
| 2003 | 807 | 4190 |
| 2004 | 772 | 4675 |
| 2005 | 950 | 5905 |
| 2006 | 1089 | 6883 |
| 2007 | 1156 | 8005 |
| 2008 | 1184 | 9541 |
| 2009 | 1549 | 11396 |
| 2010 | 1782 | 13776 |
| 2011 | 2037 | 16798 |
| 2012 | 2548 | 20882 |
| 2013 | 2811 | 25754 |
| 2014 | 3138 | 30834 |
| 2015 | 3484 | 35113 |
| 2016 | 3982 | 39525 |
| 2017 | 4261 | 44576 |
| 2018 | 4935 | 53748 |
| 2019 | 5548 | 66406 |
| 2020 | 6440 | 90557 |
| 2021 | 7340 | 116237 |
| 2022 | 8000 | 136793 |
| 2023 | 7353 | 148492 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Cairo University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Faculty | Undergraduate Tuition (per year) | Graduate Tuition (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Engineering | EGP 10,000 | EGP 15,000 |
| Faculty of Medicine | EGP 20,000 | EGP 30,000 |
| Faculty of Commerce | EGP 8,000 | EGP 12,000 |
| Faculty of Arts | EGP 6,000 | EGP 9,000 |
The currency used is Egyptian Pound (EGP).
Cairo University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Cairo University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Baccalaureos/Bachelor's degree | Business and Commerce, Dentistry, Economics, Engineering, Journalism, Pharmacology, Political Sciences, Statistics |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | 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 |
| Doctorate | 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 |
Cairo University alumni
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Saddam Hussein
- Enrolled in Cairo University
- In 1960 studied law
- Occupations
- military personnelnovelistwriterpolitician
- Biography
-
Saddam Hussein Abd al-Majid al-Tikriti, was an Iraqi politician and revolutionary who served as the fifth president of Iraq from 1979 to 2003. He also served as prime minister of Iraq from 1979 to 1991 and later from 1994 to 2003. He was a leading member of the revolutionary Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party, and later, the Baghdad-based Ba'ath Party and its regional organization, the Iraqi Ba'ath Party, which espoused Ba'athism, a mix of Arab nationalism and Arab socialism.
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Yasser Arafat
- Enrolled in Cairo University
- 1944-1950 graduated with bachelor's degree in civil engineering
- Occupations
- civil engineerpolitician
- Biography
-
Yasser Arafat was a Palestinian political leader. He was chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) from 1969 to 2004 and president of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) from 1994 to 2004. Ideologically an Arab nationalist and a socialist, Arafat was a founding member of the Fatah political party, which he led from 1959 until 2004.
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Omar Sharif
- Occupations
- film actorbridge playernon-fiction writerwritertelevision actor
- Biography
-
Omar Sharif was an Egyptian actor, generally regarded as one of his country's greatest male film stars. He began his career in his native country in the 1950s. He is best known for his appearances in American, British, French, and Italian productions. His career encompassed over 100 films spanning 50 years, and brought him many accolades including three Golden Globe Awards and a César Award for Best Actor.
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Gamal Abdel Nasser
- Enrolled in Cairo University
- Studied law
- Occupations
- politicianmilitary personnel
- Biography
-
Gamal Abdel Nasser Hussein was an Egyptian military officer and politician who served as the second president of Egypt from 1954 until his death in 1970. Nasser led the Egyptian revolution of 1952 and introduced far-reaching land reforms the following year. Following a 1954 attempt on his life by a Muslim Brotherhood member, he cracked down on the organization, put President Mohamed Naguib under house arrest and assumed executive office. He was formally elected president in June 1956.
Cairo University faculties and divisions
| Centre : Arabic Languages and Culture | Arabic, Middle Eastern Studies, North African Studies |
|---|---|
| Centre : Development and Technology Planning | Development Studies |
| Centre : Environmental Studies and Research | Environmental Studies |
| Centre : Open University E-Learning | Distance Education |
| Faculty : Agriculture | Agriculture, Biological and Life Sciences |
| Faculty : Archaeology | Ancient Civilizations, Archaeology, Art History, Museum Studies, Restoration of Works of Art, Tourism |
| Faculty : Arts | Arabic, Arts and Humanities, English, French, Geography, German, Greek (Classical), History, Japanese, Latin, Library Science, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish |
| Faculty : Commerce | Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Health Administration, Hotel Management, Insurance, Marketing, Mathematics, Public Administration, Taxation |
| Faculty : Computer Science and Informatics | Computer Science, Information Sciences, Information Technology |
| Faculty : Dar el Ulum | Arabic, Comparative Literature, Grammar, History, Islamic Law, Islamic Studies, Linguistics, Literature, Oriental Studies, Philosophy |
| Faculty : Economics and Political Science | Economics, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Statistics |
| Faculty : Engineering | 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 |
| Faculty : Kindergarten | Preschool Education |
| Faculty : Law | Civil Law, Commercial Law, Criminal Law, Finance, History of Law, International Law, Islamic Law, Labour Law, Law, Public Law |
| Faculty : Mass Communication | Advertising and Publicity, Journalism, Mass Communication, Radio and Television Broadcasting |
| Faculty : Medicine | 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 |
| Faculty : Nursing | Nursing |
| Faculty : Oral and Dental Medicine | Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Oral Pathology, Orthodontics, Surgery |
| Faculty : Pharmacy | Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Immunology, Microbiology, Organic Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Toxicology |
| Faculty : Physiotherapy | Neurological Therapy, Orthopaedics, Physical Therapy, Plastic Surgery |
| Faculty : Regional and Town Planning | Regional Planning, Town Planning |
| Faculty : Science | Analytical Chemistry, Astronomy and Space Science, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Entomology, Geology, Geophysics, Mathematics, Meteorology, Microbiology, Mineralogy, Natural Sciences, Physics, Statistics, Zoology |
| Faculty : Specialized Education | Art Education, Educational Sciences, Humanities and Social Science Education, Music Education, Psychology |
| Faculty : Veterinary Medicine | Anatomy, Animal Husbandry, Biochemistry, Fishery, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Histology, Microbiology, Nutrition, Parasitology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Toxicology, Veterinary Science |
| Institute : African Studies and Research | African Studies |
| Institute : Cancer | Anaesthesiology, Biology, Epidemiology, Oncology, Pathology, Radiology, Surgery |
| Institute : Educational Studies and Research | Curriculum, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Research, Educational Technology, Pedagogy, Preschool Education, Teacher Training |
| Institute : Laser Science | Laser Engineering |
| Institute : Statistical Studies and Research | Statistics |
General information
| Alternative names | CU جامعة القاهرة |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1908 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Higher Education |
| Colors | gold, blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | PO Box 12613 Nahdet Misr Street Giza, Cairo Egypt |
|---|---|
| City population | 5,598,000 |