Study at Mansoura University for International Students 2026

Overview of Mansoura University for International Students

Mansoura University is one of Egypt's most prominent public universities for international students, welcoming over 5,000 international students annually — making it the second-largest university in Egypt by number of non-Egyptian enrolments.

Founded in 1962 as a branch of Cairo University's Faculty of Medicine, it gained independence under Law No. 49 of 1972 as East Delta University before being renamed Mansoura University in 1973, becoming the sixth oldest public university in Egypt.

The university's active international partnerships with leading global academic institutions have enabled it to apply the highest quality standards across all its programmes. Its comprehensive health and student service centres make it a complete campus experience for international students.

Faculties & Minimum Admission Grades

Mansoura University has 18 faculties open to international applicants:

Undergraduate Tuition Fees for International Students

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

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

Rankings — Local & International

• 3rd place among Egyptian universities
• Top 200 universities worldwide — Times Higher Education ranking
• Rank 801 — Shanghai (ARWU) ranking
• Rank 984 — CWUR global ranking

This strong international presence guarantees holders of Mansoura degrees a qualification recognised across regional and global job markets.

Undergraduate Admission Requirements

• Non-Egyptian nationality
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Meet the minimum grade for the chosen faculty
• Pass the aptitude test for faculties that require it
• Apply before the end of September each year

Required Documents

• Original academic certificate
• Original birth certificate
• Valid passport (original)
• Official letter from the student's embassy
• 6 recent passport photos
• Postal order for the International Students Welfare Fund
• Aptitude test certificate (where required)

Postgraduate Studies — Master's & PhD

Mansoura University accepts international postgraduate students in: Medicine, Science, Commerce, Pharmacy, Education, Dentistry, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, Arts, Nursing, Veterinary Medicine, Physical Education, Computer Science & Information, and Tourism & Hotels.

Master's & PhD Fees

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

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

Postgraduate Admission Requirements

• Non-Egyptian nationality with a Bachelor's degree (min. Pass) for Master's, or Master's for PhD
• Valid passport
• Degree equivalency certificate from Egypt's Supreme Council of Universities (for foreign qualifications)
• Official embassy letter if applying on a scholarship or academic mission

Cost of Living in Mansoura

Mansoura is one of Egypt's most affordable cities for students, combining low living costs with a high standard of essential and leisure services:

• Private accommodation (near university): $90–$150/month
• University dormitories for international students: $300/month
• Affordable public transport and a high level of safety
• A familiar Arab cultural environment for students from Arab countries

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