EGYPTIAN MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
Egyptian Government Scholarship
full · bachelors, masters, phd
- Tuition + stipendCoverage
- ~EGP 1,500–3,000/moAllowance (est.)
- Study in EgyptWhere
- Bachelor / Master / PhDStudy level
- University housingIncluded
- African/Arab/Asian partnersEligibility
At a glance
full
Funding
€6k
Max amount
Feb 28, 2027
Deadline
Mainly partner countries in Africa, the Arab world, and Asia (confirm the current list with the Egyptian mission)
Country
Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
Provider
The Egyptian Government Scholarship supports international students who study at Egypt's public universities and institutes, offered through the Ministry of Higher Education and Egypt's development-cooperation bodies. Egypt has long hosted students from across Africa, the Arab world, and Asia, and its public higher-education system includes institutions such as Cairo University, founded in 1908. The scholarship typically covers tuition or registration at a public institution, a monthly living allowance of around ~EGP 1,500 to ~EGP 3,000 (est.) depending on the level, accommodation in university housing, and access to subsidised student services. It supports bachelor's, master's, and doctoral study, as well as Arabic-language and Islamic-studies tracks at institutions such as Al-Azhar, for the standard length of the programme. Candidates usually apply through the Egyptian cultural/educational office or embassy in their home country, with cycles closing around 28 February (est.). Treat the allowance and date here as estimates and confirm current amounts, eligible countries, and deadlines through the relevant Egyptian mission.
What's covered
- Tuition / registration — Enrolment at a public Egyptian university or institute.
- Monthly allowance — A living allowance of around ~EGP 1,500–3,000 (est.), depending on the study level.
- Accommodation — A place in university housing where available.
- Student services — Access to subsidised university services and facilities.
- Duration — For the standard length of the bachelor's, master's, or doctoral programme.
How to apply
Apply through the Egyptian cultural/educational office or embassy in your home country, choosing an eligible level and field, by the deadline.
- Check eligibility — Confirm your country participates and identify the Egyptian office/embassy that processes applications.
- Choose level and field — Select a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral programme at an Egyptian public institution.
- Prepare documents — Assemble academic records, identity documents, and any required certificates.
- Submit the application — Apply through the Egyptian mission by the cycle deadline (around 28 February, est.).
- Placement — If selected, you are placed at a public institution according to your file and available spots.
- Enrol in Egypt — Complete enrolment, arrange your visa/residence, and take up your housing place.
Eligibility
NationalityMainly nationals of partner countries in Africa, the Arab world, and Asia.
LevelApplying for bachelor's, master's, or doctoral study (or Arabic/Islamic-studies tracks).
Academic recordMeeting the entry requirements of the chosen Egyptian institution and field.
LanguageAdequate Arabic and/or English for the language of instruction of the programme.
Application channelApplying through the Egyptian cultural/educational office or embassy in your home country.
The allowance is modest, so the award is best seen as support toward subsidised public study in Egypt. Placement is at public institutions; specific programmes and quotas vary by cooperation agreement.
Eligible countries
Mainly partner countries in Africa, the Arab world, and Asia (confirm the current list with the Egyptian mission)
Deadlines
2027 entry2027-02-28
Selection
Egypt allocates scholarships within its cultural and development-cooperation agreements with partner countries, considering the applicant's academic record, chosen field, and the places available at public institutions. Because allocation is partly governed by bilateral quotas, both academic merit and the agreement with the home country shape the outcome.
Verified sources
- Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Researchmohesr.gov.egofficial
About the provider
Egypt's Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research oversees the country's public universities and institutes and, with Egypt's development-cooperation bodies, offers government scholarships to international students from partner countries across Africa, the Arab world, and Asia.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
What is the Egyptian Government Scholarship?
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A scholarship offered through Egypt's Ministry of Higher Education and development-cooperation bodies for international students — mainly from African, Arab, and Asian partner countries — to study at Egyptian public universities and institutes.
What does it cover?
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Tuition/registration at a public institution, a modest monthly allowance, accommodation in university housing where available, and subsidised student services.
How much is the allowance?
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Around ~EGP 1,500–3,000 per month (est.) depending on the level. Confirm the current figure with the Egyptian mission, as it can change.
Who is eligible?
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Mainly nationals of partner countries in Africa, the Arab world, and Asia, applying for bachelor's, master's, or doctoral study (or Arabic/Islamic-studies tracks).
Which levels can I study?
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Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral study, plus Arabic-language and Islamic-studies tracks at institutions such as Al-Azhar.
What language are courses in?
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Many programmes are taught in Arabic; some are in English. You need adequate proficiency in the language of instruction.
How do I apply?
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Through the Egyptian cultural/educational office or embassy in your home country, choosing an eligible level and field by the deadline.
When is the deadline?
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Cycles commonly close around late February, but dates vary by country; the 2027 date here is an estimate. Check with the Egyptian mission.
Do I choose my university?
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Placement is at public institutions based on your file and available spots, so it may depend on capacity in your chosen field.
Is it full funding?
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It covers public study and housing with a modest stipend; the allowance is small, so budget for other living costs.
Can I study Islamic studies in Arabic?
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Yes — Egypt, including Al-Azhar, offers Arabic-language and Islamic-studies tracks for international students under government scholarships.
Where can I confirm current details?
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Through the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education and the Egyptian cultural/educational office or embassy in your country, which provide current amounts, eligible countries, fields, and deadlines.