Ain Shams university was the third largest university in Egypt when it started its journey in the year 1950, July. Firstly, it was named “IBRAHIM PASHA UNIVERSITY”. At the primary years of its journey, it was collaborated with Cairo University and Alexandria university. But in the year 1954, this university changed its name twice. Second time it was named “Heliopolis University” and in the same year finally it was named “Ains Shams University”.
Ains Shams University is located Abbassia square in Ain Shams District. The faculty of medicine and the other departments and hospitals are situated in the centre of Abbassia district of Cairo Governate.
The faculty of medicine serves more than 6000 undergraduate students over the 6 years of graduate teaching and more than 1500 post graduate students in Diplomas, Master of Science and Medical Doctorate.
In this university campus there is Faculty of Dentistry, faculty of nursing, Institute of Psychiatry to serve the patients as well as train the students practically. This university has a glorious history of teaching of more than 72 years now and still counting. Focusing on the demand of higher education in youth Ain Shams university tries to make its infrastructure more student friendly and modern to continue its legacy.
This university has won more than 82 local and international awards in educating students. Ain Shams University has 5700 medical stuffs including professors. Every year more than 7000 students take admission and 1000 student complete their MBBS degree from this university.
The most important sector of a medical university is its educational hospital where students can get clinical exposure. Educational hospital of Faculty of medicine where internal medicine and surgery is included there is a well structured out patient clinic and on patient department. There is 4500 beds in the hospital where more than 10000 stuffs are working. This hospital serves more than twenty lakhs patients in a year. This hospital is run by highly qualified doctors and trained team.
This university is one of the old, high-ranking government funded university in Egypt. The syllabus of the MBBS is quite comprehensive. There are independent hostels for boys and girls in a short distance from the campus. International students reside in these hostels. There is mess facility within the hostels. There is sports premises beside the hostel. Here well
connected metro and bus service is also available. In this university there is a big library with all modern important books and a e-library for students. The medium of teaching in this medical university is English to maintain the international standard.
Year of establishment | 1950 |
Type | Public |
Recognition | UNESCO ,MCI and WHO approved |
Eligibility | 70% and above in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) subjects for all categories. |
Course duration | 5 years + 1 year compulsory internship |
Location | Cairo, Egypt |
Particulars | Annual Fees |
Admission Fee | 1500 USD |
Academic Fee Per year | 6000 USD X 5 Years = 30000 USD |
Tution Fee Per Year | 8000 USD X 5 Years = 40000 USD |
Hostal Fee Per Year | 1500 USD X 5 Year = 7500 |
Hostal Security | 200 USD |
Total Fees | 2,490,000 INR |
This well-known public university gives international platform to its students to shape their dreams.
• Total cost of the college for 5 years MBBS course is reasonable. i.e., 33000 USD (24 lakhs INR approx.)
It is 5 years ‘MBBS Program’ journey with one- or two-years mandatory internship for gaining practical knowledge which takes place in this hospital. After the completion of the whole 5 + 1 years journey successfully students get Doctorate Degree. As a reputed college in Egypt; degree from this college opens up international opportunities to its students.
World Ranking | 715 |
Country Ranking | 2nd |
Africa rank | 15 |
Arab-world rank | 25 |
▪ Medicine | ▪ Nursing |
▪ Dentistry | ▪ Pharmacy |
▪ Science | ▪ Agriculture |
There is an easy interface to apply at Ain Shams Medical College Hospital.
Step 1: Fill up the application form with accurate details.
Step 2 : upload the scan copies of essential academic and other required documents, such as X, XII marksheets, certificates, Birth Certificate, NEET scorecard, passport size photograph.
Step 3 : One of the most important documents is Passport.
Step 4: Based on application evaluation, the candidates get welcome letter from Ain Shams Medical College University within 15 days.
Step 5 : After receiving the welcome letter candidates should pay the 1st instalment of the course of the university.
Step 6 : For “Visa Invitation Letter” students must submit passport, medical fitness certificate, HIV certificate, passport size photograph with white background.
Step 7 : Once the payment is done and visa is ready candidates are ready to fly to join Ain Shams Medical College University, Egypt.
▪ 15 Passport size photograph
▪ Application Form
▪ Academic exam certificate
▪ Transfer Certificate
▪ Medical certificate
▪ National Identification proof
▪ NEET scorecard
▪ Passing Certificate
▪ Invitation letter
▪ Birth Certificate
▪ Caste Certificate
▪ Migration Certificate
▪ Character Certificate
▪ Police Clearance
▪ Covid 19 vaccination Certificate
▪ Negative HIV Report
▪ Offer Letter
▪ Bank statement with a minimum Balance
According to the student’s preferences there are veg and non veg cuisine.
▪ In Egypt, on campus or Off campus living cost is within everyone’s reach, depending on the area and the life style of student. For a comfortable life in Egypt, USD 500 is enough for a student.
▪ Food and housekeeping depend on the preferences of the candidate. ▪ The university will take care of the hostel and tuition fees in advance. ▪ Metro and bus service are also available at a low cost.
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Best MBBS countries for Indian Students | Tuition Fees (INR) |
12- 40 lakhs | |
25-35 lakhs | |
22-40 lakhs | |
13-20 lakhs | |
15-22 Lakhs |
Yes, it is affiliated by MCI, WHO, UNESCO.
42,000.00 USD approx.
Yes, Hostel and mess Facilities are there. Veg and non veg cuisine are there as per students’ choice.
Yes, its safe and ragging free campus for all students. CCTV surveillance is there in the campus as well as in the hostel.
Yes, MBBS in Egypt is cheaper as compared to India and falls in about category of 20 lac INR – 30 lac INR.
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