The Egyptian education system is centralized and divided into the following stages:

1. Basic education
2. Primary stage
3. Preparatory stage
4. Secondary education
5. Postgraduate education

Many private schools offer additional educational programs alongside the state curriculum, such as the American High School Diploma, the British IGCSE system, the French Baccalaureate, the German Abitur, and the International Baccalaureate. These are the types of private schools in Egypt.

There are also religious schools (based on the Azhar principle), which are named after institutes and include primary, preparatory and secondary education.

All religious schools teach non-religious subjects at all stages, although less attention is paid to the latter than in regular public schools, and the basis of the curriculum is religious disciplines. All students must be Muslim, and boys and girls are taught separately.

Azhar schools are widespread throughout the country, especially in rural areas.

There are both public and private higher education institutions in Egypt. Public higher education in Egypt is free, students pay a so-called registration fee. Private education is quite expensive.

Higher education in Egypt

Egyptian institutes accept people who have a high school diploma and the results of entrance exams. In addition, many universities require knowledge of the Arabic language, which can be learned at university courses.

After admission, the study will consist of three stages. The first one is for bachelors, which is considered a full-fledged higher education in Egypt. After obtaining a bachelor's degree, a student can continue his or her studies: in a master's program (another 1-2 years), in a doctoral program (another 2-3 years).

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What do I need to enter Egypt to study?

To apply for a student visa (long-term visa) you need to

• Provide a passport valid for at least six months after your planned return from Egypt;
• Enter Egypt on a standard tourist visa and then register your name and address at the nearest local police station within seven days of arrival;
• At the same time, you will need to fill out a visa application form (which should be available through the educational institution where you are studying);
• Submit the questionnaire, passport and passport-size photo to the office of the Ministry of the Interior to complete the application. The application fee is 50 to 100 LE. 
• Students who are not Egyptian citizens are recommended to obtain a tourist visa at an Egyptian consulate. Ukrainians can apply for an electronic visa or a visa upon arrival.

What documents are required for admission to Egyptian universities?

• Confirmation from an Egyptian university (e.g., a certificate of enrollment and a certificate of no objection from a registered school, a letter of enrollment issued by the educational institution, etc.)
• Certificate of complete secondary education
• A copy of the foreign passport.
• Personal photos
• Proof of financial resources to support the applicant during his/her stay in Egypt or sponsorship documents if the applicant cannot support himself/herself financially during his/her stay in Egypt
• Medical confirmation that the applicant does not have AIDS

This list is not exhaustive. Find out about the current requirements of a particular university on the website or by email.

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How long does it take to study in Egypt?

The length of the academic year depends on the system of education. Two-semester system (consists of two semesters, each semester is divided into approximately 5 months), credit-hour system (academic subjects are distributed throughout the year according to the student's desire to distribute the material).

Is it possible to get a scholarship for studying?

There are two types of scholarships:

1. management grants (the student brings a letter from the embassy of his/her country nominating him/her for a grant, and it is transferred to the General Administration for Foreigners to take the necessary measures).
2. external scholarships (the student brings a letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs nominating him/her for a scholarship, which is submitted to the General Administration for Foreigners for the necessary measures to be taken)

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