Egyptian national universities have begun early application processes for the 2026-2027 academic year, as the country’s network of accredited national institutions has expanded to 32. This growth follows the establishment of 12 new universities, offering specialized programs designed to align with both domestic and international labor market requirements.
Expansion of Egypt’s National University Network
The higher education sector in Egypt is undergoing a significant transformation. The total number of accredited national universities has reached 32, a figure bolstered by the recent establishment of 12 new institutions. This expansion aims to provide diverse academic pathways that cater to a rapidly changing economic environment.
Key players in this growing network include King Salman International University, Alamein International University, and Galala University. Other major institutions contributing to this academic footprint include Mansoura New University, Nile University, and the Egypt University of Informatics. The network also extends across the country with the inclusion of several regional national universities, such as those in Benha, Minia, Menoufia, and Assiut.
Annual Tuition Fees for 2025-2026
As the high school graduation season concludes, families are focusing heavily on the financial commitments required for the upcoming cycle. According to elbalad.news, the national universities have begun announcing early application processes for the 2026-2027 academic year, with tuition rates for the 2025-2026 period reflecting the specialized nature of the programs offered.
The cost of enrollment varies significantly based on the chosen field of study. Medical and health-related disciplines command the highest premiums, while technical and social science programs offer more varied price points.
| Academic Program | Annual Tuition (EGP) |
|---|---|
| Human Medicine | 150,000 – 165,000 |
| Dentistry | 120,000 – 145,000 |
| Physical Therapy | 80,000 – 110,000 |
| Engineering | 65,000 – 80,000 |
| Computer Science / AI | 55,000 – 80,000 |
| Media, Nursing, or Science | Starting from 55,000 |
Admission Thresholds and Coordination Benchmarks
For many students, the primary hurdle is meeting the specific coordination scores required for their desired faculty. Current data from m3aarf.com indicates that admission requirements for scientific tracks for 2025-2026 include 74% for Medicine, 73% for Dentistry, and 75% for Physical Therapy. Other benchmarks include 71% for Pharmacy and 67% for Veterinary Medicine.
Students pursuing engineering or technical degrees face different thresholds. The standard requirement for Engineering is 68%, although specialized institutions like Galala and Alamein universities have set the requirement at 65%. Computer Science programs currently require a 60% score. In the literary sector, students can enter specializations such as Media, Archaeology, or Tourism with a score starting from 53%.
To understand how these requirements are evolving, it is useful to look at the 2024 guiding scores reported by Al-Masry Al-Youm. During that period, Medicine required 79% at private universities, 76% at Galala and Alamein, and 74% at King Salman and Sinai. Dentistry followed a similar pattern, with requirements ranging from 73% to 77% depending on the specific institution.
The Demand for Academic Quality and Affordability
The current surge in interest is driven by a growing demographic of students and parents seeking an alternative to the highly competitive government university system. The expansion of the 32 national universities represents a strategic move to balance academic quality with more accessible pricing models.
As the coordination season progresses, the focus will likely remain on how these institutions can continue to bridge the gap between high-cost private education and the limited capacity of public universities. For the 2026-2027 cycle, the ability of these universities to match their curricula with international labor market needs will be the ultimate measure of their success.