About Ain Shams University
Ain Shams University is Egypt’s third national university, founded in 1950 in Cairo. Its Faculty of Medicine — established in 1947 — is among the largest medical schools in Africa and the Middle East, with training across 11 university hospitals and approximately 4,000 beds.
Accredited by NAQAAE, WHO, NMC, Ministry of Higher Education Egypt
Courses offered
Fee structure
Highlights
- WHO Listed
- NMC Recognised
- 11 Teaching Hospitals
- Est. 1947 Medical Faculty
Official university profile
About Ain Shams University
1950
Founded
1947
Med. Faculty
11
Hospitals
4,000+
Hospital Beds
University overview
Ain Shams University is Egypt’s third national university, founded in July 1950 in Cairo. Its Faculty of Medicine — established in 1947 as the Demerdash School of Medicine — is one of the oldest and largest medical schools in Africa and the Middle East, with graduates who have led medicine, research, and healthcare across Egypt and internationally.
Mission
Prepare trained doctors with competitive skills at local and regional levels, committed to medical service standards and professional ethics, while expanding applied research and healthcare programmes for community needs.
Vision
Regional leadership and global partnership in medical education and scientific research to improve community health.
Excellence and creativity in a stimulating environment, honesty, justice with transparency, and collaboration for the benefit of individuals and society.
Faculties
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Dentistry
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Business
- Faculty of Computer & Information Sciences
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Nursing
- Faculty of Agriculture
- Faculty of Specific Education
Key medical programmes
Medicine & Surgery (MBBCh)
- Competency-based curriculum with pre-clerkship and clerkship phases
- Training across Ain Shams University hospitals and medical centres
- One of Egypt’s largest medical education institutions
Dentistry
- Clinical training at university dental departments and partner centres
- Research and community service integrated into study programmes
- Postgraduate diplomas, master’s, and doctorate pathways available
Why choose Ain Shams
Historic medical excellence
The Faculty of Medicine has operated since 1947 and ranks among the most established medical schools in Egypt and the Arab world.
Large teaching hospital network
The Ain Shams medical city includes 11 hospitals and centres with approximately 4,000 beds, including El-Demerdash Hospital.
Modern laboratories
Facilities equipped with advanced electronic and medical devices, simulation methods, and updated teaching approaches.
Research & community service
Strong focus on applied scientific research, health care programmes, and community development initiatives.
Global recognition
Graduates pursue postgraduate training and medical practice across Egypt, the Middle East, and internationally.
Multidisciplinary university
Beyond medicine, Ain Shams offers programmes in engineering, pharmacy, business, law, IT, and more.
Clinical training
Medical students receive clinical training at Ain Shams University hospitals, including El-Demerdash Hospital (established 1928) and departments across internal medicine, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics, and specialised centres such as oncology, genetics, and poison control.
Accreditations & recognition
Admission requirements
- High school certificate with required science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
- Valid passport and academic transcripts for international applicants
- NEET qualification for Indian students where applicable
- English or Arabic proficiency as required by the programme
- University admission and faculty-specific eligibility criteria
Application process
- 1Review programme requirements on the official Ain Shams University portal
- 2Submit application documents through the admissions office
- 3Complete faculty evaluation and eligibility verification
- 4Receive admission decision and enrolment confirmation
- 5Complete registration, visa, and travel arrangements for international students
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