The Cost of Studying in Egypt for Omani and Gulf Students: Tuition and Fees (2026)

The Short Answer

Annual tuition for international students at Egyptian public universities is roughly 6,000 to 8,000 US dollars for medical faculties, about 5,000 to 6,000 dollars for engineering and computing, and from around 3,500 dollars for humanities and social sciences. On top of that there is a one-time registration fee of 1,500 US dollars, paid when you first enroll.

These figures are updated by annual decisions of Egypt's Ministry of Higher Education and sometimes differ between universities, so treat them as planning estimates and confirm the final amount on Study in Egypt or with the university's international students office before you pay.

Money is one of the first things any Gulf student weighs before studying abroad. Egypt offers a good balance: recognized degrees at fees far below those in Western countries. This guide breaks down the fees item by item so you can build a clear financial plan.

Application and Registration Fees in Your First Year

Before annual tuition, there are administrative fees paid in your first year only to open your file and secure enrollment:

• Online application fee: paid when you submit on Study in Egypt, around 170 US dollars as currently published.
• Registration fee: 1,500 US dollars, paid once per study stage (bachelor's or postgraduate) on final admission.
• Service fees: some universities charge small extra fees for the student ID card and health cover at university hospitals.

Medical Faculty Fees at Public Universities

Medical faculties are in high demand among Omani and Gulf students thanks to the reputation of university hospitals and strong clinical training. Approximate annual fees at public universities:

Private and national (ahliya) universities set their own fees, which can range from about 9,000 to 15,000 dollars a year for medicine depending on the university and its location.

• Medicine: about 8,000 US dollars a year.
• Dentistry: about 8,000 US dollars a year.
• Pharmacy: about 6,000 US dollars a year.
• Physical therapy: about 6,000 US dollars a year.

Engineering and Science Faculty Fees

For students interested in technology, AI, and applied sciences, Egyptian universities offer modern labs at mid-range fees, approximately:

• Engineering: about 5,500 US dollars a year.
• Computers and artificial intelligence: about 5,500 US dollars a year.
• Science: about 4,500 US dollars a year.
• Agriculture and veterinary medicine: roughly 4,500 to 5,500 US dollars a year.

Humanities and Social Science Faculty Fees

Humanities and social science faculties are the most affordable option, popular with students of law, media, political science, and management. At public universities their annual fees start from around 3,500 US dollars and cover:

Note: master's and PhD fees are usually about 500 to 1,000 dollars a year higher than the bachelor's fees for the same field.

• Law.
• Commerce and business administration.
• Arts and education.
• Mass communication.
• Economics and political science.

Living Costs: A Quick Estimate

Besides tuition, budget for monthly living costs. They depend on your lifestyle and city; Cairo and Alexandria are somewhat more expensive than the Delta and Upper Egypt. A rough estimate:

Overall, a comfortable monthly budget for a Gulf student is roughly 400 to 800 US dollars, excluding university fees. For choosing a neighborhood and housing and registering with the cultural attache, see our Omani student's guide to Cairo.

• Housing: 200 to 500 dollars a month for a furnished apartment, less if you share or choose university housing for international students.
• Transport: 30 to 70 dollars a month across the metro, ride-hailing apps, and buses.
• Food: 150 to 250 dollars a month for groceries and meals.

How Etqanoon Helps You Plan Financially and Academically

Saving on fees is a good step, but the real investment is in the abilities that lead you to a good job after graduation. At Etqanoon (etqanoon.com) we offer:

• Academic consulting: we help you compare costs and choose the university and major that fit your budget and the Omani job market, at a fixed published fee with no commissions on university fees.
• Free skill paths: exams and challenges that build and prove your skills without straining your budget.
• A link to the job market: we connect your studies to what employers actually need, so your degree is worth more when you return to the Gulf.

The Bottom Line

With an approximate picture of tuition and living costs in Egypt, you can now build a realistic financial plan for your studies, with a buffer for any fee updates.

Need help comparing universities or applying? Book a consultation with Etqanoon or message us on WhatsApp.