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About CU
Cairo University (CU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Giza, Egypt. As a member of Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW), CU is actively working on developing the academic environment.
The university is in top-350 of the best universities in the world, according to QS World University Rankings. The educational institution is in 801 position of Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE).
CU conducts various scientific activities and is inviting students to join the research.
Location
Giza, Egypt
Establishment year
1908
Students
221,036
International students
9,425
Female students
48%
Acceptance rate
100%
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The academic calendar at CU is divided into two semesters, as in many other universities in Egypt. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at CU for local citizens starts from 20 USD per year. For international students, the cost of study differs — from 1,000 USD. The university provides tuition assistance to some students through financial aid programs. They are available to both locals and foreigners. On the official website of the university, you can find all the up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.
It is necessary to pay attention to other costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, food, and personal expenses.
Academic calendar
Semesters
Financial Aid
Yes
Bachelor
Local20USD/year
Foreign1,000USD/year
Master
Local20USD/year
Foreign1,000USD/year
CU campus
CU has an urban campus, which provides students with many options for study and recreation. The abundance of museums, theaters and cinemas creates opportunities for the cultural development of young people. In the city, there are also large companies that offer internships. University students have access to the library. It contains a collection of scientific papers, textbooks and fiction. Student life at CU is filled with intercultural activities, as not only local students study here, but also students from abroad. The exchange of knowledge and experience, networking and new acquaintances — all this is an integral part of studenthood.
There are many options to stay in the country after completing your studies at the university. One of them is to get an offer from an employer and apply for a work visa. Detailed information can be found on the embassy website. Graduates of CU find jobs without difficulty. One of the reasons is the good reputation of the university among employers, according to the results of the QS ranking. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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