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Studying social work in Egypt for international students trains individuals to participate in community and social service work, developing individuals, families and groups. Students study human behaviour and all social systems, learning how to develop them to solve problems and improve service levels.
Integrated Academic and Practical System
Students receive field training in diverse social institutions gaining practical experience in:
- Hospitals, psychiatric clinics, factories and companies
- Addiction treatment centers, rehabilitation and reform centers, orphanages
- Youth centers, elderly care homes, schools, disability centers
- Police departments, juvenile rehabilitation centers
A mandatory camp at the end of Year 3 develops independence, leadership and situational decision-making.
Graduate Competencies
- Treating human behavioural disorders
- Enhancing rational thinking to resolve conflicts and problems
- Resolving and supporting students in educational institutions
- Treating psychological conditions such as depression
- Strengthening youth roles for positive community impact
- Raising awareness to improve social conditions
- Assisting the elderly, disabled, children and orphans
Study Programs
- Individual Social Work: Specialist creating positive psychological and social change, working with special needs individuals
- Group Social Work: Resolving community problems and fostering respect for diversity
- Community Organisation: Development plans and cooperation between civil society institutions
- Social Planning: Drawing up policies and strategies for social welfare provision
- Social Service Fields: Special groups, mental health, family, youth welfare
Study System
4 years bachelor's — field training from year one + mandatory camp at end of year three. Postgraduate: 2–5 years.
Universities and Institutes
Universities: Assiut, Helwan, Fayoum, Aswan, Beni Suef.
Higher Social Work Institutes: Cairo, Banha, Mansoura, Alexandria, Port Said, Kafr El-Sheikh, Damanhour, 6th October, Aswan, Sharqiya, Sohag.
Fees 2026
- Registration: $1,500 | Annual undergraduate: $3,000 | Annual postgraduate: $4,500
Admission Requirements
- Non-Egyptian nationality, embassy approval, apply May–September
- Secondary school minimum 50% (excluding religious, sports and conduct grades)
- Master's: social work bachelor's with acceptable grade + IELTS/TOEFL + degree equivalency
- PhD: master's with acceptable grade
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