Cairo, Egypt · Founded 1908
Cairo University
One of Egypt's oldest and largest public universities, whose Faculty of Medicine (Kasr Al Ainy) is among the country's most recognised, with clinical teaching roots going back to 1827.
Overview
Cairo University was established in 1908 (originally as the Egyptian University) and is one of Egypt's largest public universities, with around 20 faculties. Its Faculty of Medicine, widely known as Kasr Al Ainy, has its own longer history: clinical teaching at the site traces back to 1827, and the faculty joined Cairo University in 1925.
The Faculty of Medicine is built around Kasr Al Ainy teaching hospital, one of the largest hospital complexes in Egypt, and has trained generations of Egyptian and international doctors. Bridgeway's coverage of Cairo University focuses specifically on this Medicine pathway.
Cairo is Egypt's capital and largest city, with international flight connections and an established base of international students across its universities.
Medicine programme
An integrated Medicine degree (MBBCh — Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, sometimes searched for as "MBBS") delivered primarily to Egyptian and international students, combining pre-clinical sciences with clinical training across the faculty's teaching hospitals. The faculty has more recently introduced additional international-facing tracks, including a French-medium pathway launched for the 2025 intake — arrangements for other international pathways should be confirmed directly with the faculty's International Affairs office for your intake.
- Duration
- Generally around 6 years in total (academic study plus internship) — Bridgeway confirms the exact structure for your intake.
- Teaching language
- Historically Arabic-medium, with specific international tracks (for example a French-medium pathway) introduced more recently — confirm the language arrangement for your intended pathway before applying. We are not aware of a general English-medium Medicine track for international students at this time; this should be confirmed directly with the faculty.
Admission
Admission is decided solely by Cairo University and the Faculty of Medicine, based on their own published entry requirements. Most non-Egyptian applicants apply via Egypt's national "Study in Egypt" platform, alongside any faculty-specific steps. Bridgeway supports students in preparing a complete application but does not influence or control the university's decision.
General requirements
- A completed secondary education qualification recognised as equivalent to the Egyptian secondary certificate, with results in core science subjects.
- Application via Egypt's national "Study in Egypt" platform for most non-Egyptian applicants.
- A valid passport and supporting identification documents.
- Any additional documents or assessments the faculty requests for your specific intake and pathway.
Campus & student life
Cairo is Egypt's capital, offering an established international student community alongside the amenities of a major world city.
Clinical training is centred on Kasr Al Ainy teaching hospital, one of Egypt's largest hospital complexes.
Detailed, current information on accommodation is best obtained directly from the faculty's International Affairs office — Bridgeway can help you know what to ask.
Tuition fees & living costs
Cairo University publishes its own tuition fee schedule for international students, which can differ by pathway and academic year. Bridgeway does not publish a fee figure here — contact us for current information for your intended pathway.
Frequently asked questions
Yes — "Kasr Al Ainy" (also spelt Qasr Al Ainy) is the well-known name for Cairo University's Faculty of Medicine, named after the teaching hospital it's built around. You'll see both names used interchangeably.
Not generally. The core programme is historically Arabic-medium. The faculty has introduced specific international tracks, such as a French-medium pathway from 2025 — if English-medium teaching matters to you, this needs confirming directly with the faculty's International Affairs office before you apply.
Most non-Egyptian applicants apply via Egypt's national "Study in Egypt" platform, run by the Ministry of Higher Education, alongside any additional steps the faculty itself requires.
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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Checked against publicly available information about Cairo University, its Kasr Al Ainy Faculty of Medicine, and Egypt's national "Study in Egypt" platform, 28 September 2026. This session could not directly browse kasralainy.edu.eg or cu.edu.eg (network access blocked) — treat programme language, fees and admission specifics as indicative only, and confirm directly with the faculty before applying.