Egypt's universities include large public institutions and private universities such as the American University in Cairo (AUC), founded in 1919, which teaches in English on its New Cairo campus. Egyptian government sites do not publish student visa or residence rules in a form that could be read for this guide, so the entry and residence information below comes from AUC's own guidance for its international students and applies to AUC in the first place.
AUC charges tuition by the credit hour. In 2026-27, international undergraduates and graduate students pay US$735 per credit hour, and the Executive MBA costs US$938 per credit hour. International students must pay tuition and fees in US dollars, and non-Egyptian undergraduate applicants must show that at least US$33,000 is available for tuition, fees, travel and living expenses in the first year. Graduate applicants need TOEFL iBT 79 with 21 in writing or IELTS 6.5 with 7 in writing.
AUC's catalog for 2026-27 sets these application dates for 2027: graduate applications close on 1 October 2026 for Spring 2027 and on 15 December 2026 (regular) or 1 April 2027 (late) for Fall 2027; undergraduate applications close on 1 November 2026 for Spring 2027 and on 1 February 2027 (early) or 1 June 2027 (regular) for Fall 2027.
Before travelling, AUC tells international students to obtain a 90-day visa from the Egyptian consulate in their home country and to state study as the purpose of stay. Citizens of North America, Australia and the European Union can instead get a visa on arrival for US$25, valid for one month.
After arrival, citizens of listed countries, including Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Nigeria, must register their passports within seven days, for a fee of EGP 110. Registration and residency payments are handled through AUC's Business Support Office. The residency visa costs EGP 7,100, a re-entry visa EGP 850, and a late application fine is EGP 1,685. Government approvals are valid for four years, and residency cards are renewed annually.