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Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine
One of Egypt's leading and third-oldest medical schools, founded in 1947 in Cairo and part of the QS-ranked Ain Shams University. English-taught MBBCh, clinical training in the huge Ain Shams University Hospitals (El Demerdash), and a normal, accessible study destination.
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Egypt
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Cairo
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~6–7 Years
Course duration (incl. internship)
English
Medium of instruction
Introduction
Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine
- Study program:MBBS — the English-taught MBBCh (Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery), the MBBS-equivalent
- Language:English (some Arabic is useful for the clinical/ward years with local patients)
- Duration:About 6–7 years including internship (Egypt's reformed structure, reported as 5 years + 2 years); confirm for NMC FMGL-2021
- University type:Public university faculty (Ain Shams University), under Egypt's Ministry of Higher Education
- Tuition fees:About ₹5–6 lakh/year (US$6,000–7,000); roughly ₹45–55 lakh all-in over the course, approx.
- Entrance examination:Selective admission on academic record; a qualifying NEET-UG score is required for Indian students; confirm the international-admissions route
- Application deadline:Confirm the international intake window on the official Faculty site; apply early
- Recognition:QS-ranked university; listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools; ECFMG/WFME-recognised; NAQAAE-accredited; NMC/FMGE pathway for India
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Recognition & Prestige
Rankings & Recognition
Ain Shams University is one of Egypt's top universities and its Faculty of Medicine is one of the country's leading and oldest. The University is ranked in the QS World University Rankings; the Faculty (founded 1947) is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools and recognised by ECFMG and WFME (and accredited by NAQAAE in Egypt). Its heritage, ranking and the vast El Demerdash clinical network are its core strengths.
QS-ranked
Part of the QS-ranked Ain Shams University (mid band, ~#801–1000)
WDOMS
Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools
ECFMG / WFME
Recognised by ECFMG and the World Federation for Medical Education
The Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine (founded 1947), part of the QS-ranked Ain Shams University, is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools and recognised by ECFMG and WFME, and is accredited in Egypt by NAQAAE under the Ministry of Higher Education. Indian students can qualify to practise in India through the National Medical Commission screening/exit examination, subject to meeting NMC conditions.
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Academic Excellence
Why Study MBBS at Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine
Ain Shams offers a prestigious, English-taught medical education with one of Egypt's biggest clinical networks, in a historic capital. These are its real strengths, with the honest trade-offs.
One of Egypt's Leading Medical Schools
English-Taught MBBCh
A Huge Clinical Network
Part of a QS-Ranked University
Recognised for Licensing
A Normal, Affordable Destination
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How to Apply
Admission Process for MBBS
Admission to Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine is selective and based on academic record. International intake at public Egyptian faculties is route-specific, so confirm the exact international-admissions process on the official Faculty site (med.asu.edu.eg). Indian students must have a qualifying NEET-UG score, and apply early, as places are competitive.
Admission Timeline
- 1Class 12 & NEETQualify Class 12 and NEET-UG
Applicants must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with strong marks, and Indian applicants must have a qualifying NEET-UG score, which is also required for later Indian licensing.
- 2Confirm the International RouteCheck the Admissions Route & Fees
International intake at public Egyptian faculties is route-specific; confirm the exact international-admissions process, documents, the current fee (US$ or EGP) and the degree structure on med.asu.edu.eg before applying.
- 3Apply Early to Ain ShamsSubmit the Application
Apply through the official international-admissions route with academic documents and passport; admission is selective, so apply early with a strong record.
- 4Offer & Eligibility CertificateAdmission Letter and NMC Certificate
Successful applicants receive an admission/enrolment letter, and Indian students obtain the NMC Eligibility Certificate now expected before starting an MBBS/MBBCh abroad.
- 5Visa & EnrolmentEgyptian Visa and Enrolment
Students apply for the Egyptian student visa and pay tuition; banking and payment from India are straightforward (Egypt is not sanctioned).
- 6EnrolmentBegin Studies
Students enrol at the start of the academic year and complete arrival formalities in Cairo.
Eligibility Criteria
Academic Qualification
Applicants must have passed Class 12 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English. The general requirement is a minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together (with the standard relaxation to 40% for SC/ST/OBC and other reserved categories), in line with the National Medical Commission's eligibility norms for studying MBBS abroad; Ain Shams is selective, so strong marks are important.
Subjects:
PhysicsChemistryBiologyEnglishMinimum 50% in PCB (40% reserved categories)
Age Requirement
Applicants must have completed, or will complete, 17 years of age on or before 31 December of the year of admission, in line with the National Medical Commission's rules for MBBS.
- NEET-UG qualification is mandatoryRequired for Indian applicants and by the NMC for later FMGE/NExT and Indian practice
Requirements
Indian applicants need Class 12 with PCB, a qualifying NEET-UG score and NEET certificate, an NMC Eligibility Certificate, a valid passport and the supporting documents, plus the Faculty's international-admissions requirements (documents may need attestation).
NEET & Strong Academics
A qualifying NEET-UG score is required for Indian applicants, along with a strong Class 12 record, as Ain Shams is competitive.
Confirm Route, Fees & Structure
Confirm the international-admissions route, the current fee, and that the MBBCh structure and internship meet NMC FMGL-2021 conditions, in writing.
Admissions Test
Admission is primarily on academic record and the NEET requirement for Indian students; confirm on the official Faculty site whether any additional assessment or interview applies to international applicants.
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Application route | Official international-admissions route (med.asu.edu.eg); confirm the exact process and documents |
| Admissions basis | Academic record (strong Class 12); confirm any additional assessment for internationals |
| Academic requirement | Class 12 with PCB and English; minimum 50% in PCB (40% for reserved categories); strong marks help |
| Intake | Confirm the international intake window each year |
| India-side requirement | NEET-UG qualification and NMC Eligibility Certificate, for later FMGE/NExT licensing in India |
Required Documents
Indian applicants typically provide the following documents for admission and the Egyptian student visa:
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates
- NEET-UG scorecard/certificate and NMC Eligibility Certificate
- Valid passport (with sufficient validity)
- Passport-size photographs and a birth certificate
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Program Structure
MBBS (MBBCh) Course Structure at Ain Shams University
Ain Shams's MBBCh is taught in English, moving from basic sciences to clinical study in the Ain Shams University Hospitals (El Demerdash), followed by an internship. Egypt reformed its medical structure (reported as 5 years of study + 2 years of internship), so the exact structure and how it maps to Indian licensing should be confirmed in writing.
MBBS (MBBCh in Medicine & Surgery) Course
Total Duration:
About 6–7 Years including internship (Egypt's reformed 5+2 structure)
Degree:
MBBCh (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) — the MBBS-equivalent Egyptian medical qualification
Course Phases at Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine
Years 1–2
Basic Medical Sciences
The pre-clinical foundation years, taught in English, covering the core basic medical sciences with laboratory and early clinical-skills work:
AnatomyPhysiologyBiochemistryHistologyMicrobiologyMedical humanitiesYears 3–4
Para-clinical & Clinical Subjects
The para-clinical and early clinical years, introducing disease mechanisms and clinical subjects with training in the Ain Shams University Hospitals:
PathologyPharmacologyForensic MedicineInternal MedicineSurgeryYear 5
Senior Clinical Subjects
Senior clinical study across the major specialties, with increasing hands-on hospital training under supervision:
Obstetrics & GynaecologyPaediatricsPsychiatryCommunity MedicineSurgical specialtiesMedical specialtiesYears 6–7
Internship
The internship phase completing the MBBCh in the Ain Shams University Hospitals; for FMGL-2021 students must confirm how the internship requirement is met and that the degree entitles practice in Egypt.
Rotational clinical internship across the major departments
Clinical Training & Internship
Clinical training takes place in the Ain Shams University Hospitals, including El Demerdash Hospital, the Internal Medicine Hospital, the Pediatric Hospital and the Ain Shams Specialized Hospital, among the largest hospital complexes in Egypt. For Indian students, a further internship in India is required for Indian registration (see the FMGE & NExT section). An indicative pattern is:
| Phase | Focus |
|---|---|
| Years 3–5 | Clinical training in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Psychiatry and the specialties in the Ain Shams University Hospitals (El Demerdash and others) |
| Years 6–7 | The internship phase completing the MBBCh (confirm how the FMGL-2021 internship requirement is met) |
| Back in India | Indian graduates clear the FMGE/NExT and complete the required internship in India before registering with the NMC or a State Medical Council |
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Faculty & Leadership
Faculty
Teaching is delivered by the Faculty's departments and the Ain Shams University Hospitals (El Demerdash and others), with a strong clinical tradition, within the QS-ranked Ain Shams University.
Academic Expertise
Egypt's third-oldest medical school (since 1947)
Part of the QS-ranked Ain Shams University
English-taught MBBCh
Clinical training in the vast Ain Shams University Hospitals
Student Support & Mentorship
A prestigious, English-taught environment
Exceptional clinical exposure at El Demerdash
A normal, accessible destination (Egypt not sanctioned)
Guidance for Indian students on FMGE/NExT
About University
History Information
The historic landmark palace building of Ain Shams University in Cairo, with its gardens and fountain
Founded in 1947
Joined Ain Shams University (1950)
The El Demerdash Hospitals
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Role in medicine
Role in medical education
The Faculty of Medicine main building of Ain Shams University in Cairo, with its signage
A Leading Egyptian Medical Faculty
Training International Doctors
Ranked, Recognised, English-Taught
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Cost of living
Living Cost in Cairo
Cairo is a large, comparatively affordable capital city, and the cost of living for students is moderate by international standards, though students must budget for a hot desert climate. Here is an approximate monthly breakdown for a student (this is separate from tuition).
Monthly Living Cost
| Cost Component | Approximate Amount (per month) |
|---|---|
| Accommodation (hostel/rental) | ₹10,000 – ₹21,000 |
| Food & Groceries | ₹8,600 – ₹15,000 |
| Transport & Personal | ₹2,600 – ₹5,200 |
| Utilities & Summer Cooling | ₹3,000 – ₹6,000 |
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Average monthly living cost (excluding tuition)
₹24,000 – ₹48,000
Housing
Accommodation
International students in Cairo live in university housing or private rentals, at a moderate cost, in a large capital city; confirm current options with the Faculty's international office.
Private Apartments
Many international students rent private apartments or shared flats in Cairo, at a moderate cost, often near the university (Abbassia) and the El Demerdash hospitals.
Furnished Homes with Cooling
Rooms and apartments are typically furnished with fans/air-conditioning, important for Cairo's hot summers.
A Growing International Community
Ain Shams hosts Egyptian and international students; the Indian community is modest but growing, in a prestige-oriented environment.
Indian & Halal Food
Cairo is a large capital where halal food is standard and Indian and international food and grocery items are available, so Indian and vegetarian students can eat well.
A Historic Capital City
Accommodation is in Cairo, a vast, historic capital on the Nile, with rich culture and good local transport including a metro.
Moderate Costs
Living costs in Cairo are moderate to low by international standards, part of the value of this prestigious option.
Arrival Support
The Faculty's international office helps with enrolment and settling in; our counsellors can help with housing and visa guidance.
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Food & Dining
Indian, Halal and Vegetarian Food in Cairo
Cairo is a large, cosmopolitan capital where halal food is standard and Indian and vegetarian food is available, alongside Egyptian and international cuisine.
As a large Muslim-majority capital, Cairo has halal food as standard, a comfort for many Indian students.
Location
How to Reach Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine
Address
Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Abbassia (El Demerdash), Cairo, Egypt (confirm the exact address on med.asu.edu.eg)
Nearest Airport
Cairo International Airport (CAI), with good connectivity from India (EgyptAir and Gulf carriers, direct or one-stop). Egypt is not sanctioned, so flights and banking are normal; Indian students need an Egyptian student visa. Cairo is on Eastern European Time, about 3.5 hours behind Indian time
Local Transport
Cairo has a metro, buses and taxis/ride-hailing, and the Ain Shams campus in Abbassia is well connected across the city and to the El Demerdash hospitals; the hot summer makes air-conditioned transport welcome
Your Roadmap to Success
Career Pathways After MBBS at Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine
The MBBCh from the Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools and recognised by ECFMG and WFME, opening licensing pathways in India, the United States, the Gulf and other countries.
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Practising in India
FMGE & NExT Details
An Indian graduate of the Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine who wants to practise in India follows the licensing pathway set by the National Medical Commission (NMC): qualifying NEET before starting, completing a course and internship that meet the NMC's conditions, clearing the NMC screening examination (currently the FMGE, transitioning to the NExT), completing the required internship in India and registering with the medical council. The NMC does not 'approve' individual foreign universities; it sets conditions, and the Egyptian MBBCh structure should be checked against them.
Step 1
NEET Before You Start
An Indian student must have qualified NEET-UG before beginning the course abroad to be eligible later for Indian licensing. A qualifying NEET score is required, and an NMC Eligibility Certificate is now expected before starting.
Step 2
Meet the FMGL 2021 Conditions (confirm the structure)
The Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations 2021 require the course and internship to meet the NMC's minimum duration (about 54 months of study plus a 12-month internship), completed in the SAME institution, taught in English, with a degree that entitles the holder to practise in Egypt. Because Ain Shams's MBBCh is on Egypt's reformed structure (about 5+2), students must confirm in writing how the study duration and internship map to these conditions.
Step 3
Clear the FMGE / NExT and Register
Graduates must clear the qualifying examination for foreign medical graduates, currently the FMGE, which India is replacing with the National Exit Test (NExT), then complete the required internship in India and register with the National Medical Commission or a State Medical Council.
Student Life Style
Student life at Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine
Being a medical student at Ain Shams is a mix of demanding study at a leading faculty and life in Cairo, one of the world's great historic capitals on the Nile.
An ancient Egyptian temple with hieroglyphic columns in Upper Egypt, a popular travel destination for students
Academics
An ancient Egyptian heritage site in Upper Egypt, one of the country's landmark travel destinations
Life in Cairo
Challenges and Growth
Social Life
Overall Experience
Fees & Financial
Fees & Financial Planning
Ain Shams is an affordable, prestigious option, so realistic financial planning across the whole programme matters; banking and payment from India are straightforward as Egypt is not sanctioned.
International students pay tuition of about ₹5–6 lakh per year (US$6,000–7,000), and with Cairo living costs the realistic all-in is roughly ₹45–55 lakh across the programme — affordable for a prestigious, English-taught, QS-ranked option, and far below Western medical degrees.
- About ₹5–6 lakh/year tuition (US$6,000–7,000)
- Cairo living costs ~₹24,000–48,000/month
- Roughly ₹45–55 lakh all-in
- Straightforward payment (Egypt not sanctioned)
- Confirm currency (US$/EGP) and fee on the official site
Ratings
Reviews & Ratings
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4.3
70 reviews
Academics4.4
Clinical Exposure4.6
Prestige & Heritage4.4
Affordability4.4
Indian Community3.6
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| University | Ain Shams University Faculty of MedicineCairo, Egypt | AIIMS New DelhiNew Delhi, India |
|---|---|---|
| University Type | Public university faculty (Ain Shams University) | Government institute of national importance |
| Medium | English (some Arabic useful for clinical years) | English |
| Course Duration | ~6–7 years (MBBCh; Egypt's 5+2 structure) | 5.5 years including internship (MBBS) |
| Tuition (per year) | ~₹5–6 lakh (US$6,000–7,000); ~₹45–55 lakh all-in | Nominal (a few thousand rupees per year) |
| Admission | NEET-qualified + strong Class 12 (selective) | NEET-UG (extremely high rank) |
| Recognition | QS-ranked university; WDOMS-listed; ECFMG/WFME; NAQAAE; NMC via FMGE/NExT | NMC-recognised |
| World Ranking | QS-ranked (~#801–1000); one of Egypt's top universities (below Cairo University) | India's top-ranked medical institute (NIRF #1) |
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Campus photographs supplied by the client (three views of Ain Shams University: the Faculty of Medicine gate with English and Arabic signage, the Faculty of Medicine main building, and the historic Ain Shams University landmark palace building). City and scenery images courtesy of Unsplash: the Nile with the Cairo Tower, the mosques of Islamic Cairo and the Giza Pyramids — photos by Hatem Ramadan, Omar Elsharawy, Simon and Rosario Janza on Unsplash (all genuine Cairo / Greater Cairo); and ancient Egyptian temples in Upper Egypt — photos by Calin Stan on Unsplash (Egyptian national heritage, not Cairo). Only the three client campus photos show Ain Shams University itself.