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In the land of the Pharaohs and cradle of civilizations, studying archaeology in Egypt for international students takes you from prehistoric ages — when humans made their first primitive tools — through magnificent temples, palaces and mosques. You study under the Arab world's best academic researchers on historically saturated soil.
Integrated Academic and Practical Programs
The educational system uses interconnected curricula covering: civilisational heritage, Islamic architecture and art, international cultural property law, Egyptian/Coptic/Islamic archaeology, museum sciences, heritage technology. Practical training at archaeological sites: surveying, excavation, documentation and restoration.
Egyptian Universities Welcoming International Students for Archaeology
- Cairo University: 4 basic departments + 6 English-language departments including Archaeological Information Systems and material restoration. Specialization in Year 2.
- Ain Shams University: 5 departments including Museum and Archaeological Site Management.
- South Valley, Zagazig, Luxor, Aswan Universities: 3 departments each (Egyptian, Islamic, Restoration). Zagazig also offers Graeco-Roman archaeology and French language.
- Damietta University: Museum management, Archaeological and heritage site management, Restoration.
- Fayoum University: 4 departments including Graeco-Roman archaeology.
All these universities accept international students from a minimum grade of 50%.
Postgraduate Programs
Master's (15 programs): Egyptian, Islamic, Restoration archaeology, Graeco-Roman, prehistoric, ancient Near East, Arabian Peninsula and Gulf, Mediterranean countries, Islamic Mashriq, Maghreb and Andalusia, organic and inorganic material restoration, architectural restoration, archaeological environmental sciences (English).
PhD (14 programs): Same as Master's plus history of art.
Undergraduate Admission Requirements
- Non-Egyptian nationality, valid passport (1+ year), TOEFL or IELTS
- Authenticated secondary certificate minimum 50%, apply before September
Postgraduate Admission Requirements
- Non-Egyptian, valid passport, TOEFL or IELTS
- Bachelor's/Licence for Master's; master's for PhD
- Embassy approval specifying academic year and target degree, apply before September
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