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Studying in Egypt

The figures that decide most applications, from official sources. Guide checked 24 September 2026.
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Money you must showNo fixed amount published
The Study in Egypt portal and the university pages we checked do not state a minimum balance for student residence.
Source: Study in Egypt, Ministry of Higher Education, checked 2 November 2026
Visa feeStudent residence: EGP 7,100; re-entry visa EGP 850
Late application fine EGP 1,685. Entry itself is usually on a tourist visa: the e-Visa portal lists USD 30 single entry, USD 65 multiple entry.
Source: American University in Cairo, Visa Matters (updated 10 Aug 2026), checked 1 November 2026
Stay after you graduateNo post-study work visa
Residence is tied to enrolment. Staying to work needs an employer and a separate work permit.
Source: American University in Cairo, Visa Matters, checked 1 November 2026