Detailed introduction of The British University in Egypt:

Introduction and Overview

The British University in Egypt is a private university located in Cairo, the capital of Egypt. It is famous for its excellent education and sound academic governance. It is one of the few higher education institutions in Egypt that offers "double degrees".

History and Establishment

In 1998, a memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Egyptian and British governments to establish a university that can train graduates who meet British standards for key sectors of the Egyptian economy. In 2004, with the strong support of the British Embassy and the British Council, Egypt issued a presidential decree to establish the British University in Egypt. In September 2005, the school welcomed the first batch of only 200 undergraduates. On March 22, 2006, King Charles III of the United Kingdom and Susanna Mubarak, the first lady of Egypt, officially unveiled the school.

School Strength

Faculty: It has more than 947 academic faculty members, including teachers with international education backgrounds and rich teaching experience, who can provide students with high-quality teaching and guidance.

Academic achievements: We have carried out certain research work in some disciplines, and have cooperated and exchanged with some international universities and research institutions. Some research results have attracted attention in Egypt, and the school's academic journals also provide a platform for teachers and students to display their research results.

Nature of the institution

Private university, funded by some local business and public figures in Egypt, and also accepts cooperation and guidance from relevant British institutions.

Educational philosophy

Committed to providing high-quality education in the British style, the goal is to cultivate graduates who can meet and stimulate the needs of industrial, social, public services and commercial activities in Egypt, the Middle East and other regions, focusing on students as the center, and cultivating students with global vision and active participation in social services in an active research environment.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: Scientific research institutions such as the Nanotechnology Research Center have been established, providing good conditions for research and teaching in related fields.

Key disciplines: Disciplines such as engineering, computer science, and business research have certain advantages and characteristics, and occupy an important position in private universities in Egypt. Its School of Information and Computer Science and School of Engineering have performed well in teaching and scientific research.

Faculty

There are the School of Arts and Humanities, School of Business Administration, School of Economics and Politics, School of Communication and Mass Media, School of Dental Medicine, School of Engineering, School of Information and Computer Science, School of Law, School of Nursing, School of Medicine, etc.

Ranking

Ranked 1201st in the QS World University Rankings, 1034th in the US NEWS World University Rankings, and 1201st in the TIMES World University Rankings.

Expenses

Tuition fees are relatively high, and the specific fees vary depending on the major and level of study. Taking the 2025 summer study program as an example, the cost of 4 weeks is US$1,500 per person, which includes tuition, welcome package, accommodation, courses, transportation, etc.

Campus Environment

Geographic location: Located in El Sherouk, Cairo, about 30 kilometers from the center of Cairo, with convenient transportation.

Teaching facilities: The campus covers an area of ​​about 40 acres and has about 27,000 square meters of modern teaching facilities, including libraries, laboratories, teaching buildings, etc., which provide good conditions for students' study and scientific research.

Living facilities: There are canteens, dormitories and other living facilities on campus, which can meet the basic living needs of students. At the same time, there are supermarkets, shops and other supporting facilities around the school to facilitate students' daily life.