Study at Kafr El Sheikh University for International Students 2026

Overview of Kafr El-Sheikh University for International Students

Kafr El-Sheikh University is one of Egypt's most prominent modern public universities, offering over 100 core undergraduate programmes plus 21 new distinguished programmes and language streams, with 9 faculties of local, regional and international repute.

The university adopts educational methods applied at the world's leading universities and actively engages local, regional and international partnerships to produce graduates capable of leadership, creativity and competing in the global market. Scientific research is an integral part of its comprehensive academic environment.

Achievements & Rankings of Kafr El-Sheikh University

• 1st place among mid-established Egyptian universities in international research citation quality indices (2016)
• 1st place in research excellence in Veterinary Medical Sciences and Agricultural Sciences among Egyptian universities
• Best Egyptian University of 2018 according to the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research ranking

Faculties, Admission Grades & Fees — Undergraduate

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

Undergraduate Admission Requirements

• Non-Egyptian nationality
• High school diploma or equivalent meeting the faculty's minimum admission grade
• Pass the aptitude test for faculties that require it
• Apply from May to September each year

Required documents: Original birth certificate — passport — original high school certificate — official embassy letter — 6 passport photos — aptitude test result (where required) — postal order for the International Students Welfare Fund

Postgraduate Studies & Fees for International Students

Kafr El-Sheikh University accepts international postgraduate students in: Agriculture, Education, Veterinary Medicine, Specific Education, Physical Education, and Arts.

Admission Requirements

• For Master's: Bachelor's degree in the same field from a recognised university with minimum Pass grade
• For PhD: Master's degree in the same field from a recognised university
• Some faculties accept applicants from different fields after completing preparatory qualifying courses
• Students may carry supplementary courses as permitted by the Supreme Council of Universities
• Re-application permitted after two years from the previous admission

Annual postgraduate tuition (+ $1,500 one-time registration fee):

• $5,000/year — Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture
• $4,500/year — All other faculties

Required postgraduate documents: Most recent academic transcript — embassy letter (for scholarship holders) — degree equivalency certificate from Egypt's Supreme Council of Universities (for foreign qualifications) — fee payment receipts

Cost of Living in Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate

Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate is one of Egypt's most affordable governorates for accommodation and daily essential and leisure services. This makes Kafr El-Sheikh University one of the lowest overall cost-of-study options for international students studying abroad.

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