Al Fayoum University
About Al Fayoum University
In 1975, the Faculty of Education in Fayoum was established as one of the faculties of Cairo University. In 1976, the Faculty of Agriculture in Fayoum was established. In 1981, the Faculty of Engineering was established. In 1983, the Presidential Decree was issued to consider the university branch in Fayoum as an independent branch of Cairo University. Finally, the dream of the people of Fayoum was achieved by the issuance of the Republican Decree No. (84) of 2005 to establish the University of Fayoum and then the Republican Decree No. (193) of 2005 to establish the Colleges of Medicine and Archaeology and the decisions were crowned by the decision to appoint Dr. Jalal Mustafa Said as President of the university.
Majors & Colleges

Fayoum University is one of the most important universities in Egypt and has many faculties, specializations, scientific institutes and scientific research
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Agriculture
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Social Work
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Tourism and Hotels
- Faculty of Specific Education
- Faculty of Archaeology
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Computers and Information Technology
- Faculty of Education for Early Childhood
- Faculty of Nursing
- Faculty of Dentistry
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Physical Education
- Technical Institute of Nursing



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- Medicine and Dentistry $6,000 per year.
- The faculties of Engineering, Computing, Pharmacy and Physiotherapy are $5,500 per year.
- Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, Science and Nursing $5,000
- Other colleges and institutes $4,500 per year
Required documents to secure admission to the bachelor stage:
- Detection of high school signs
- A copy of the original student’s passport
- Colored personal photo
- Photocopy of father and mother’s passport
Required documents to complete the student registration at the university for the bachelor’s level:
- Original high school grades attested by the Foreign Ministry and the Egyptian Embassy
- Original Birth Certificate
- Valid Passport – Color photocopy of passport
- 8 selfies with white background
- A judicial agency for the institution’s representative in Cairo to complete the student registration procedures at the university
Bachelor Stage:
- The student pays a first-time enrollment installation fee of $1,500 paid only once.
- Medical and dental schools $6,000 per year.
- The faculties of Engineering, Computing, Pharmacy and Physiotherapy $5,000 per year.
- Colleges of Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, Science and Nursing $4,000 per year.
- The rest of the colleges and other institutes are $3000 per year.
University Infrastructure
- The university campus covers an area of 50 acres and is located in the University quarter in the city of Fayoum.
- The new campus is on an area of 100 acres in the new Fayoum area.
- The university administration building includes the office of the university president and his deputies.
- The Grand Ballroom has a capacity of 1000 chairs and is also equipped with the latest sound, lighting and central air conditioning equipment.
- It accommodates about 4500 students and achieves the largest absorption of university students among Egyptian universities.
- Central Printing Press, Central Restaurant and Medical Administration.
About University Housing
- 1. The university cities were houses for students and students were represented in a residential building for students in the inspection area and a residential building for students in the area of Kayman Fares and these houses were under the direct supervision of the Fayoum City Council and its services were limited to residence only.
- 2. In the academic year 85/1986, coordination was made between the university administration in Fayoum and Fayoum Governorate to devolve the subordination of these university cities to the university to provide all the services provided to the students of other university cities and this was achieved as of December 1985.
- 3. In the academic year 90/1991, a new university city was built in the area of Kayman Fares for students and has a capacity for 300 students (Iskan No. 1).

Top 9 benefits to study in Egypt
Cost of Living in Egypt:
Costs of living are relatively low in Egypt, especially when compared to Western study destinations, and according to Numbeo, the cost of living is 61% lower than in the UK. A one-bedroom apartment in the city center costs just around $148 USD.
On average, a student needs $300-400 per month including housing and living costs.
Services provided by IFSM:
Preparatory Program for Study in Egypt (Arabic – English) Certified Lecturers in Egyptian Universities:
Qualifying program to review the first semesters of each university in various subjects ( Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Arabic and English to ensure student excellence in the first stage of his studies in Egypt) Exclusively for students of the International Foundation for Science and Management.
Identify the customs and traditions of the Egyptian people and the most important Egyptian laws for foreign affairs to avoid any problems or obstacles that may face the student in his studies in Egypt.
Learn about Egyptian culture, popular foods, the Egyptian currency, internal transfers, climate, and everything that interests the expatriate student; to integrate him into Egyptian life, and reduce the feeling of alienation.
Department of Teaching Arabic Language for Non-Speakers:
A specialized section for foreigners who do not speak Arabic at the hands of elite Egyptian university professors, which helps them to study and engage in Egyptian society easily.
Services provided by the International Foundation for Science and Management for the Students
- Ensure the initial acceptance of the Egyptian Expatriates / Higher Education Department in a quick and easy manner
- Ensure discount rate for students wishing to study in Egyptian universities in accordance with the decisions of the Ministry of Higher Education
- Payment of application fees for expatriate management
- Pay the coordination service fee for final acceptance
- Payment of expatriate club fees for all foreign students
- Opening a file for the student to complete his registration at the university
- Student registration at the university up to the payment of fees
- Finalization of Student Visa and Residence
- Students’ reception at the airport
- Student accommodation insurance according to the Student’s desire
- Parent Services
- Care services Student support throughout the study period
- Legal Consultancy Center membership for one year free of charge ( Marriage Counseling for Foreigners – Work – Residence – Nationality )
- Introduction Tour
- Health insurance for foreigners
- Phone SIM card
- Open a bank account
- Competitions for entertainment and cultural trips inside and outside Egypt exclusively for the students of the Foundation
- Subscription of transportation means (by province)

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