Study abroad at 6th of October City

6th of October City is Egypt's premier modern private higher education capital, situated in the Giza Governorate just west of Greater Cairo. The city is renowned for hosting the largest cluster of prestigious private and technological universities in Egypt, including 6th of October University (O6U - Egypt's oldest private university with renowned faculties of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy), Misr University for Science and Technology (MUST), October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA - offering dual British degrees validated by Greenwich and Bedfordshire Universities), Nile University, and Ahram Canadian University (ACU). Degrees are taught in English with full Supreme Council of Universities accreditation. International students benefit from lower density, modern compounds, budget-friendly living costs, direct access to the Study in Egypt (Wafeden) portal, and straightforward student residency.

Tuition fees in 6th of October City for international students at private and modern universities are very affordable. Accredited English-medium medical degrees (MBBS/MD) range from $7,000 to $9,000 per year. Dentistry ranges from $6,000 to $8,000 per year, and Pharmacy ranges from $5,000 to $6,500 per year. Engineering and Computer Science bachelor's programs range between $4,000 and $6,000 per year. Business Administration and Mass Communication degrees range between $3,000 and $4,500 per year. Private student apartments cost between $150 and $350 per month. General monthly living expenses range between $200 and $400.

International students obtain a preliminary tourist/entry visa and then easily convert it into an official annual Student Residence Permit (Iqama) in Egypt through the Passports, Immigration and Nationality Administration (Mogamma / 6th of October Police Station) upon submitting university enrollment registration documents and passing the standard medical test.