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Studying computer science in Egypt for international students has become one of the most in-demand specializations thanks to the enormous advancement in technology and digital transformation. This specialization is a core pillar of the modern job market — programming, artificial intelligence, data analysis and information security. Degrees from major Egyptian universities such as Cairo, Ain Shams, Alexandria and the American University in Cairo are internationally recognised.
Computer Science Faculties in Egypt
Faculties of Computers and Information at Cairo, Ain Shams, Alexandria, Mansoura, Sohag, Damietta, Minia, Kafr El-Sheikh, Tanta and Assiut universities.
Top Universities for International Students
Leading public universities: Cairo, Ain Shams, Alexandria, Mansoura, Assiut.
Private universities with strong reputations: Arab Academy for Science and Technology, MSA University, British University in Egypt (BUE), Future University, American University in Cairo (AUC), German University in Cairo (GUC).
Fees 2026
- Public universities: $5,000–$6,500/year for undergraduate
- Postgraduate: from $5,500/year
- Private universities: $3,200–$15,800/year depending on institution
Duration and Study System
4 academic years across 8 semesters — 144 credit hours required for graduation. Early years: foundational mathematics and programming. Later years: advanced specializations including AI, information security and software engineering. Ends with an applied graduation project.
Available Specializations and Tracks
- Data Science, Cryptography and Information Security
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Bioinformatics, Software Engineering, Computer Networks
Admission Requirements
Academic: Secondary school certificate or equivalent + acceptance grade + aptitude tests (some faculties).
Administrative/Legal: Valid passport, secondary certificate or equivalent, birth certificate, aptitude test results, power of attorney for completing procedures in Egypt, 6 personal photographs (4×6), all documents authenticated by the Foreign Ministry and Egyptian Embassy, documents sent via DHL/Aramex/FedEx/SMSA.
Career Opportunities
Software developer, information systems engineer, data analyst, mobile app developer, AI engineer, web developer, network engineer, software tester (QA), information security engineer, database administrator, systems analyst, game developer, cloud technology expert, technical project manager, IoT solutions developer.
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