Cairo, Egypt · Founded 1950
Ain Shams University
A major public university in Cairo, established in 1950, with well-established Faculties of Medicine and Dentistry and a dedicated International Student Office for non-Egyptian applicants.
Overview
Ain Shams University was established in 1950 and is now one of Egypt's largest public universities. Its Faculty of Medicine has roots slightly predating the university's own founding, generally dated to 1947, and today is one of the largest medical faculties in Africa and the Middle East by student numbers. The university also has an established Faculty of Dentistry, on a separate campus from the main Abbassia site.
The Faculty of Medicine maintains a dedicated International Student Office to support applications and admissions from non-Egyptian students, including a structured application route and an assessment of English proficiency as part of the process.
Cairo is Egypt's capital and largest city, with an established international student community across its universities.
Medicine programme
An integrated Medicine degree (MBBCh — Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, sometimes searched for as "MBBS") combining pre-clinical sciences with clinical training. International admissions for Medicine are handled through the Faculty of Medicine's International Student Office. Bridgeway's current research has focused on the Medicine pathway; students interested in Dentistry should ask us for the latest position, as international admission arrangements can differ between faculties.
- Duration
- Generally structured as around five years of academic study followed by a one-year internship — Bridgeway confirms the exact structure for your intake.
- Teaching language
- The Faculty of Medicine's International Student Office assesses English proficiency as part of admission — confirm the specific language arrangement for your pathway before applying.
Admission
Admission is decided solely by Ain Shams University and the relevant faculty. Non-Egyptian applicants generally apply through the Faculty of Medicine's International Student Office and Egypt's national "Study in Egypt" platform. Bridgeway supports students in preparing a complete application but does not influence or control the university's decision.
English requirement: The Faculty of Medicine's International Student Office includes an assessment of English speaking and communication skills as part of its admission process for non-Egyptian applicants — Bridgeway confirms the current format with each student.
General requirements
- A secondary education qualification (or equivalent) with results in core science subjects.
- Non-Egyptian nationality, applying via the relevant faculty's International Student Office and/or Egypt's national "Study in Egypt" platform.
- Evidence of English proficiency, assessed as part of the faculty's own admission process.
- A valid passport and supporting identification and health documents the faculty requests.
Campus & student life
Cairo is Egypt's capital, offering an established international student community and the amenities of a major world city.
The Faculty of Medicine has hosted international students, including a longstanding cohort of Indian students, alongside its Egyptian intake.
Detailed, current information on accommodation is best obtained directly from the relevant faculty's International Student Office — Bridgeway can help you know what to ask.
Tuition fees & living costs
Ain Shams University publishes its own tuition fee schedule for international students, which can differ by faculty and academic year. Bridgeway does not publish a fee figure here — contact us for current information for your intake.
Frequently asked questions
Yes — Ain Shams University has an established Faculty of Dentistry, on a separate campus from the main Faculty of Medicine site. Bridgeway's detailed research so far has focused on the Medicine pathway; ask us for the current position on Dentistry admissions for international students.
For Medicine, the Faculty's International Student Office assesses English speaking and communication skills as part of the admission process for non-Egyptian applicants.
Generally around five years of academic study followed by a one-year internship, in line with the typical Egyptian structure — Bridgeway confirms the exact structure for your intake.
How Bridgeway can support your application
Understanding this university
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Preparing your application
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Support after you apply
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Admission rules, programme language, fees, recognition and licensing requirements should always be checked for the student's intended destination, as they may vary by university, intake and country.
Checked against publicly available information about Ain Shams University and its Faculty of Medicine's International Student Office, 28 September 2026. This session could not directly browse med.asu.edu.eg or asu.edu.eg (network access blocked) — treat programme language, fees and admission specifics as indicative only, and confirm directly with the faculty before applying.