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German University in Cairo

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German University in Cairo: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    The German University in Cairo is a university in Egypt. It suits students who want to study at an Egyptian institution with German academic supporters and who can confirm the specific programme and admissions details they need before applying.

  2. What you can study

    No subject areas or degree programmes are listed in the available information. The programme catalogue should be checked on the university’s official website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check the current entry requirements on the official website. The university’s published information here does not give programme-specific requirements, deadlines, or document lists, so those details need to be confirmed directly with admissions.

  4. What it costs

    A tuition fee is not published in the available information. The university uses USD as the tuition currency, but the current fee for international students should be confirmed with its admissions office. Living costs in Cairo will still depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated in the available information, so confirm it on the official website before applying. A student moving from abroad should also check visa steps, accommodation, entry requirements, and whether the chosen programme has any country-specific document needs.

  6. How it compares

    Among 44 universities in Egypt, this institution stands out because it has academic supporters from several German universities and German organizations. That makes it a useful option for students looking for an Egypt-based university with clear German institutional links, but the exact academic fit still depends on the programme you choose.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about German University in Cairo

What country is the German University in Cairo in?

It is in Egypt.

What type of institution is it?

It is listed as a public university.

Where is it located?

It is in New Cairo, Egypt.

When was it founded?

It was founded in 2002.

Overview

The German University in Cairo is a private non-profit university in New Cairo, Egypt. GUC was founded in 2002 by the presidential decree 27/2002 and according to the Egyptian law number 101/1992. The University of Stuttgart, the University of Ulm, the University of Tübingen, the University of Mannheim, the Academy of Fine Arts Leipzig, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the State of Baden-Württemberg, Germany, and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, Germany, are among the main academic supporters of the GUC.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Egypt.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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