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Cairo University

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GZ, Egypt
801–1000th in World University Rankings 2025
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Despite its name, Cairo University is actually located in the city of Giza and overlooks the Nile.

One of the country’s oldest institutions, the public university was founded in 1908 and has about 230,000 students of whom about 3 per cent are from overseas. Just 2 per cent of staff and 2 per cent of students at Egyptian universities come from outside the country. International students living in Cairo enjoy relatively low living costs and have some of the country’s ancient attractions on their doorstep.

Cairo University has more than 25 faculties, including engineering, medicine, agriculture and archaeology, with undergraduates programmes in subjects stretching from pomology to physical therapy. While the official language of Egypt is Arabic, English is the “first language” in universities, according to Ashraf Mahmoud Hatem, secretary general of the Supreme Council of Universities in Egypt.

The Grand Celebration Hall, a well-known symbol of Cairo University with its domed roof, is the site of various cultural and artistic events and can seat about 4,000 people. Other striking buildings on campus include the Central Library.

Notable alumni include the former United Nations secretary general Boutros Boutros-Ghali, Omar Sharif, the Oscar-nominated actor, Mohamed Morsi, a former president of Egypt, and Amr Moussa, secretary general of the Arab League from 2001 to 2011.

About a third of Egypt's population is under the age of 15 and demand for higher education is growing. Following Egypt’s Arab Spring turmoil, the country began planning major reforms to its higher education system.

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at Cairo University

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
60 F : 40 M (1)
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International student percentage
6% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
25.9 (1)
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Student total
172478 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at Cairo University

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Life Sciences301–400th

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Sport Science
  • Veterinary Science
  • Biological Sciences

Education401–500th

  • Education

Arts and Humanities601+

  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Archaeology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • Architecture

Business and Economics601–800th

  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance

Clinical and Health301–400th

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Computer Science251–300th

  • Computer Science

Engineering601–800th

  • General Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Social Sciences601–800th

  • Sociology
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Geography
  • Communication and Media Studies

Physical Sciences501–600th

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Mathematics and Statistics