Study abroad at Mansoura

Overview
Country
EgyptPopulation
1,050,000
Universities
5
Summer / Winter Temperature
Summer: 26°C–35°C / Winter: 9°C–18°C
Why study at Mansoura
Mansoura is universally acclaimed as the medical capital of Egypt and the vibrant provincial capital of Dakahlia Governorate in the Nile Delta. Mansoura is home to Mansoura University (founded in 1972), consistently ranked in global top medical classifications and internationally renowned for its world-leading specialized medical centers, including the Urology and Nephrology Center (UNC - founded by pioneer Dr. Mohamed Ghoneim, the top kidney transplant and urology center in the Middle East and Africa), Gastrointestinal Surgery Center, Oncology Center, and Children's Hospital, alongside premier Faculties of Dentistry, Pharmacy, Engineering, and Mansoura National University (MNU). Degrees are taught in English with world-class clinical training. International students benefit from superior medical training, very low living costs, safe student community, and official admission via the Wafeden portal.
Fees
Tuition fees in Mansoura at Mansoura University for international undergraduate students are state-regulated: Medical faculties (Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy) cost $6,000 to $8,000 per year, Engineering and Computer Science cost $5,000 per year, and Business and Arts cost $3,500 to $4,500 per year (with a one-time $1,500 international registration fee). University international student dormitories cost between $70 and $130 per month, while private furnished apartments in Al Mashaya and Gehan Street range from $120 to $260 per month. General monthly living expenses range between $170 and $340.
Cost of Living
| Category | Cost (Egyptian pound) |
|---|---|
| University international student hostel (monthly) | EGP3,350 |
| Rent, 1-bed private apartment in Al Mashaya / Gehan Street | EGP6,000 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in Toril / Stadium area | EGP4,500 |
| Utilities (electricity, gas, water) | EGP615 |
| Internet (fiber optic high-speed home broadband - WE/Vodafone) | EGP350 |
| Mobile phone plan (high 4G/5G data & calls) | EGP235 |
| Monthly local transport & microbus/taxi travel | EGP340 |
| Monthly grocery & dining budget | EGP4,500 |
| Coffee / Beverage in café near Nile Corniche | EGP50 |
| Cinema ticket (Mansoura Culture / Gezira) | EGP115 |
Admission requirements
Secondary School Certificate & Legalized Equivalency
Certified General Secondary Education Certificate (or recognized Arab/international equivalent) attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Egyptian Embassy.
Wafeden Platform Nomination (Study in Egypt)
Nomination approval and formal document verification via the official Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education Study in Egypt (Wafeden) portal.
Student Visa
International students enter Egypt on an entry or tourist visa and obtain their renewable annual Student Residence Permit through the Passports, Immigration and Nationality Administration in Mansoura by presenting their university enrollment certificate and standard medical test.
How to Study
Select your target faculty at Mansoura University (Faculty of Medicine, Urology Center Training, Dentistry, Pharmacy).
Submit your application on the official Study in Egypt (Wafeden) portal.
Receive your official nomination card and pay the administrative fees.
Travel to Egypt and submit original physical certificates at the Mansoura University International Students Department.
Complete in-person registration, pay the tuition fees, and arrange student housing.
The university coordinates with Mansoura Passports Administration to issue your student residency.