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At a glance

Living index rating
Very affordable
Monthly rent
EGP 5,000 – EGP 12,000 for a shared flat or student housing in Cairo
Monthly food
EGP 3,000 – EGP 7,000
Other monthly expenses
EGP 2,000 – EGP 5,000 (transport, utilities, internet, personal)
Visa processing time
Entry visa in days (e-visa for many); residence permit a few weeks after registering
Family allowed for students
Yes

Visa requirements

  • Apply through the 'Study in Egypt' (Wafeden) platform, which handles registration for international students at Egyptian universities
  • Enter on an entry visa, then register with your university's foreign students (Wafedin) office to start your student residence permit
  • Enrolment letter, passport, photos, and proof of accommodation and funds
  • The residence permit lasts 12 months and is renewed each year of study
  • A student residence permit doesn't allow general work; only university-arranged roles such as teaching or research assistantships

Work permit after studies

  • No post-study work visa
  • Foreign graduates need a job offer and a work permit under the 2025 foreign worker rules (Ministerial Decree 279 of 2025), which limit the share of foreign staff

Citizenship route

  • Student residence doesn't lead to permanent residence
  • Naturalisation is discretionary and usually needs at least 10 years of residence; investment-based routes also exist

Family details

  • First-degree relatives (spouse and children) can get residence permits linked to your study period
  • They can't work on that residence

Universities in Egypt

Top-ranked

All other universities and colleges (116), A–Z

This guide is for general information. Visa and immigration rules change often, so always check the official government website before you apply. Last updated 6 October 2026.