Study Regional and Urban Planning in Egypt for International Students 2026

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How Urban Planning Studies Work in Egypt
Departments at Cairo University's Faculty of Regional and Urban Planning
Duration of Study
Fees 2026
Admission Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions

Urban and city planning emerged due to health problems caused by population growth, sanitation issues, pollution and improper space coordination. This profession now commands global attention for replanning streets, city centers, residential neighborhoods and industrial zones.

There are only 3 urban planning faculties in the Middle East, and with this science present in engineering faculty departments across Egyptian universities, Egypt holds a distinguished regional and international position — offering integrated academic and applied curricula meeting regional and international labor market requirements.

How Urban Planning Studies Work in Egypt

Students receive comprehensive scientific courses and practical training covering:

Urban design, city planning, urban planning and site coordination
Environmental studies, urban sociology, urban geography and urban economics
Urban project design for tourist, desert and protected areas
Methods for developing city plans and policies to organize public utilities and housing
Distributing urban features in cities and engineering solutions for urban issues
Managing population growth and providing service and recreational facilities

Students receive deep training in work fields under the most experienced academics and urban planning pioneers in the Arab world, graduating ready to excel in regional and international job markets.

Departments at Cairo University's Faculty of Regional and Urban Planning

Cairo University's faculty is the first destination for Arab international students and includes 4 departments:

Regional Development Department

Studies concepts of regional development and the role of regional planning at various planning levels for urban, rural and desert areas. Covers planning issues at city region, sector and planning region levels, and urban geography and population with their planning implications.

Urban Planning Department

Studies all aspects of urban planning, understanding variables affecting urbanization, developing awareness of intellectual evolution and concepts in legislation and administration, acquiring urban and rural social description skills, and preparing detailed plans for urban, rural and new areas.

Urban Design Department

Helps students analyse and design sites and urban projects for tourist, desert and protected areas, acquire skills in designing and coordinating open areas (parks and recreational spaces), and treat deteriorating urban environments with detailed visual and urban coordination studies.

Environmental Planning and Infrastructure Department

Students learn foundations of transportation, road and traffic network planning, water supply and sewage planning, electricity and telecommunications network planning systems, and all infrastructure works.

Duration of Study

Bachelor's: 5 years (10 semesters) — 4 preparatory + 3 core + 3 specialization semesters
Postgraduate (Master's/PhD): minimum 2 years up to 5 years depending on thesis completion