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Egyptian students are the fourth largest in the Middle East to go and study abroad and UK is one of the most popular study destinations by Egyptians for the strong academic, immigration, and commercial ties between the two countries. Over the past few years, more and more students from Egypt have shown growing interest and enrolled at higher education in the UK (Daily News Egypt) . To help and support this increasing number of international students from Egypt, our dedicated specialist team members are at service to provide pleasing and professional services throughout admission and visa application processes.
Admissions are open at our partner universities in the UK – submit your initial application to commence your Study UK journey.
Academic level
Level 3 to Level 8
Qualification type
Foundation, Undergraduate, Postgraduate & Doctorate
Study mode
Full-time, part-time or on-line
Duration
0.5 year to 4 years*
Intakes
Throughout the year*
Scholarship
Yes*
Choose the right course that meets your academic and career goals for the financial budget you have.
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Research and choose the right university and campus location for the course you have decided to study.
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Learn what documents and information you will require to make a successful application for your admission.
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Contact our professional team for further details and support for admission and student visa application.
Read more..The cost breakdowns below are average figures of expenses that a typical Egyptian student will spend on commonly studied subjects at commonly chosen universities in the UK while living a UK life like other international students. However, these costs may vary for certain courses at top universities. For living and maintenance costs, students are in control and can choose to spend more or less as per their financial ability or necessity. This is a general guideline for Egyptian students to prepare for their budget to study in the UK.
Tuition Fee| Course Level | Average Cost (GBP) | Average Cost (EGP) |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation courses (Full fees) | 10000 to 15000 | 301124 to 451686 |
| Undergraduate courses (per year) | 11000 to 15000 | 331236 to 451686 |
| Postgraduate courses (Full fees) | 11000 to 16000 | 331236 to 481798 |
| Doctorate courses (per year) | 14000 to 16000 | 421574 to 481798 |
Most of the universities offer some scholarship ranging from GBP 500 to GBP 5000 which will reduce tuition fee cost.
| Details | Average Cost (GBP) | Average Cost (EGP) |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | 400 to 500 | 12045 to 15056 |
| Utility bills | 30 to 40 | 903 to 1205 |
| Travel | 100 to 150 | 3011 to 4517 |
| Food | 140 to 180 | 4216 to 5420 |
| Mobile phone | 10 to 30 | 301 to 903 |
| Entertainment | 40 to 100 | 1205 to 3011 |
| Other casual irregular costs | 20 to 50 | 602 to 1506 |
Students get 30% discount on travel card and different types of discount on shopping.
| Details | Cost (GBP) | Cost (EGP) |
|---|---|---|
| Student visa application (One-off) | 348 | 10479 |
| IHS (per year) | 470 | 14153 |
Visa application and IHS (International Health Surcharge) fee may change per year by Home Office. Please check visa application fees calculator & IHS fees calculator to find out how much you will have to pay for your application.
Once you submit your visa application online, pay the student visa application fee and IHS fee via gov.uk website, you will then be asked to book an appointment with TLScontact by creating a TLScontact account. You can then book an appointment at UK Visa Application Centres in Egypt from the available centres, dates and times. You may wish to buy additional optional services TLScontact Visa Application Centres offer.
Students will have the right to work while continuing their studies in the UK i.e. 10 hours per week if they are studying foundation course, 20 hours per week studying a bachelor, masters or PhD course. Students will be able to work full time per week during holiday period in between your course.
| Details | Average earning from student job (GBP) | Average earning student job (EGP) |
|---|---|---|
| Part-time work | 460 to 800 | 13852 to 24090 |
| Full-time work | 1600 to 2000 | 48180 to 60225 |
For up-to-date currency rate, please check oanda.com.
The most popular subjects Egyptian students choose to study at UK universities include:
In general, initially students are required to provide the following documents for university admission applications:
International students choose the UK as a study destination for a variety of reasons, such as its educational prestige, diversity, and career opportunities. The UK has a major position in higher education and scientific research and its international student population proves its academic excellence year on year, it is the second country with the most international students in the world, gathering over half a million, as of 2022 statistics (erudera).
12 top reasons Egyptian students choose to study in the UK
A To apply for UK student visa you will need to prove your English language abilities with a Secure English Language Test (SELT). The list of approved English language tests are:
A Pre-sessional English course is an intensive English language course provided prior to the main course (bachelors/masters) to prepare students for the necessary level of English required by the main course. It is offered to students who have lower scores in their SELT. If you are using IELTS to prove your English language ability but have lower score than it is required for the course then you might be offered the Pre-Sessional English (PSE) course provided you sat IELTS for UKVI. Duration of the PSE course will depend on the scores you have in your IELTS for UKVI or any other SELT and the cost of PSE course will vary according to the duration.
A Egyptian students with the following quali?cations will be considered for entry on an undergraduate course at UK universities:
Egyptian students who have completed IIX Certificate, Thanaweya A’ama/Azhar General Secondary School Certificate will be considered for entry on a stand-alone foundation course or a degree with an integrated foundation year:
A Egyptian students with the following quali?cations will be considered for entry on a postgraduate course at UK universities:
For programmes that require a 2:1 UK universities usually ask for a final grade of 75-80% or a GPA of 3.0-3.3/4.0, depending on the university you have studied at and the degree programme you are applying for.
For programmes that require a 2:2 UK universities usually ask for a final grade of 70-75% or a GPA of 2.7-3.0/4.0, depending on the university you have studied at and the degree programme you are applying for.
| Egyptian Arts degree classification | Egyptian Sciences degree classification | American University in Cairo CGPA out of 4.0 | UK Degree equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90% - 100% | 85% - 100% | 3.7 - 4.0 (90% - 100%) | 1st |
| 80% - 89% | 75% - 84% | 3.0 - 3.6 (84% - 89%) | 2.1 |
| 65% - 79% | 65% - 74% | 2.7 - 2.9 (80% - 83%) | 2:2 |
Some, but not all, postgraduate programmes require your undergraduate degree to have a related major. Some postgraduate programmes may require work experience in a relevant field or at a certain level.
For entry to a PhD programme at UK universities, Egyptian students typically need to have completed a Master’s Degree from a recognised university with good grades.
A Yes, you will need to provide a personal statement at the time of your application. Without a personal statement, universities will not issue offer or issue a conditional offer with the condition of this along with other condition/s (if any).
A ‘Personal Statement’ is an essay that gives clear statement of your purpose of choosing to study a certain course at certain institution. We have provided expert tips for writing a personal statement for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in our student blog section.
A You will need to provide details for 2 academic referees or submit 2 academic reference letters with your university applications. Find more about academic references in ‘Matters related to academic reference letters’ guide. You can also check our ‘Sample Academic Reference Letter’ in the student resources section for better understanding of the requirements.
A UK is massively diverse and multicultural society. There are 3,372,966 Muslims from Arabian, African and South Asian countries (Annual Population Survey April 2017 to March 2018, ONS). Significant number of Muslim student population study in UK universities from all over the world.
A There is no religious discrimination in the UK; people of all religions live in harmony in the UK. For Muslims there mosques in every locality where there is a Muslim community. You will be able to practice Islam and offer your prayers freely.
A UK promotes equal opportunity and inclusion in all walks of its life, all international students irrespective of race, religion, nationality have the same right and get equal share of learning opportunities. Women are highly respected in the UK and women students are not discriminated by any means.
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