Study at Helwan University for International Students 2026

Overview of Helwan University for International Students

Helwan University is one of Egypt's leading educational and research institutions, distinguished by an exceptional range of disciplines spanning engineering, technology, arts, humanities, science and health. It comprises 20 faculties and institutes — all open to international students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Helwan University is particularly known for its unique faculties that are the first of their kind in Egypt and serve as the founding institutions for similar faculties at other Egyptian universities, including the Faculty of Applied Arts, Faculty of Arts Education, Faculty of Music Education, and Faculty of Home Economics.

The university has established a dedicated International Students Affairs Office that provides guidance, accurate information about university life, support with financial matters, and individual assistance during crises.

The main campus is in Helwan, south of Cairo, with several faculties spread across other Cairo districts including Zamalek, Boulaq, Giza and Al-Manil.

Faculties & Admission Grades for International Students

Undergraduate Tuition Fees for International Students

A one-time registration fee of $1,500 USD is paid upon enrolment. Annual tuition per faculty:

• $6,000/year — Medicine
• $5,000/year — Engineering, Applied Arts
• $4,000/year — Science, Nursing, Education (Science stream)
• $3,000/year — Arts, Law, Commerce, Education (Arts stream), Physical Education, Specific Education

Cost of Living in Helwan / Cairo

Helwan University is located in Greater Cairo — the Arab world's most diverse city — with accommodation options ranging from affordable university dormitories and private apartments to hotels, all at varying price points. All essential and leisure services are available at high quality with a strong safety record throughout the city.

Undergraduate Admission Requirements

• Non-Egyptian nationality with a valid passport
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Complete the enrolment form before the end of September, using passport details
• Pass the aptitude test for faculties that require it
• Documents: passport copy, 6 passport photos, original academic certificate, birth certificate, official embassy letter, application fee receipt

Postgraduate Studies at Helwan University

Postgraduate study is available to international students across nearly all faculties: Fine Arts, Commerce & Business Administration, Engineering, Tourism & Hotels, Social Work, Pharmacy, Science, Nursing, Applied Arts, Industrial Education, Home Economics, Computer Science, Arts Education, Physical Education, Law, Arts, Music Education, Education, and Medicine.

Postgraduate Tuition Fees for International Students

One-time registration fee: $1,500 USD. Annual postgraduate tuition:

• $6,000/year — Medicine and Dentistry
• $5,500/year — Engineering and Pharmacy
• $5,000/year — Science and Nursing
• $4,500/year — All other faculties and institutes

Postgraduate Admission Requirements

• Non-Egyptian nationality with a valid passport
• For Diploma and Master's: Bachelor's degree with minimum Pass grade
• For PhD: Master's degree with minimum Pass grade
• Degree equivalency certificate from Egypt's Supreme Council of Universities (for foreign qualifications)
• Students may carry supplementary courses as permitted by the Supreme Council of Universities
• Re-application permitted after two years from the previous admission
• Documents: most recent academic qualification, embassy letter (for scholarship holders), 6 passport photos, passport copy, original birth certificate, fee payment receipts

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