About Post Graduate Medical Education in Egypt
Egypt PG qualifications are recognised and valued by universities all around the world, including in the UK, Australia, Canada, Gulf Countries and beyond. Egypyt's higher educational body adapts all the global standards and new technologies to develop the skills and knowledge students need to succeed in Global stage. In 2016 survey of higher education admissions tutors at the world’s leading universities, 100 percent of respondents said Egypt's programmes give students excellent preparation for the ever changing medical education. A school profile is a summary of a school, including demographics and details of the school community, the curriculum, extra-curricular activities, exam results and university outcomes. Every year hundreds of students worldwide use their Egypt qualifications to gain places at hospitals either internationally or in their home country.
AIN SHAMS UNIVERSITY
ALEXANDRIA UNIVERSITY
CAIRO UNIVERSITY
Courses Offered
World Ranking Universities in Egypt lets foreign Doctor enroll and train in various fields of Medicine. The duration of the Courses varies from 3 to 5 years. And let all the doctors trained in hospitals in par with WHO proposed standards. Various specialities offered are:
There are two enrolments each year in April and September. Applications are accepted throughout the year. The whole process of application takes around five months.
- Internal Medicine
- General Surgery
- Pediatrics
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Emergency Medicine
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Radiology
- Anaesthesia
- Dermatology
- Master of Dentistry
Advantages of Studying MBBS in Egypt
There are many benefits of pursuing a Master's program in Medicine in Egypt. A few of them are listed below.
- Old Legacy of Universities, teaching Medicine for more than 200 Years.
- World Ranked: Universities in Egypt are globally renowned and come in QS world Ranking within 1,000.
- Direct Admission in the course, No Entrance Exam required like NEET-PG in India/USMLE in the USA or PLAB in the UK.
- The duration of the course is 3 years for both Clinical and Non clinical Specialties, not as long as in the US/UK or other European countries of 3-5 Years. Very Similar to the India MD/MS course.
- Complete the Program in English.
- Medical PG in Egypt is very Affordable, and the Tuition Fee is Very low compared to Indian Private Medical Colleges.
- High patient flow in OPD and IPD in Hospitals for clinical exposure.
- Hospitals attached to Medical Univ are around 6,000 to 8,000 beds.
- Acceptance of Master’s degree in the entire GCC Region to Practice.
| Medical University for Post Graduate Course | Location | World Ranking | Total Student | Foreign Students | Total Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All India Institute of Medical Science | India | ~ 123 | - | - | - |
| University of Dundee | UK | ~ 148 | 14,302 | 3,629 | 953 |
| Cairo University | Egypt | ~ 151-200 | 199,958 | 10,572 | 12,161 |
| Ain Shams University | Egypt | ~ 251-300 | 155,929 | 9,128 | 10,912 |
| Alexandria University | Egypt | ~ 301-350 | 192,593 | 6,549 | 10,005 |
| Mansoura University | Egypt | ~ 351-400 | 190,213 | 5,362 | 7,372 |
| Lancaster University | UK | ~ 301-350 | 16,362 | 5,876 | 1,442 |
| Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research | India | ~ 301-350 | - | - | - |
| Assiut University | Egypt | ~ 401-450 | 60,399 | 1,582 | 5,532 |
| Banaras Hindu University | India | ~ 451-500 | 23,006 | 350 | 1,711 |
| Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences | India | ~ 551-600 | - | - | - |
| King George's Medical University | India | ~ 601-650 | - | - | - |
Pathway after PG in Egypt
Since 1998, there has been an increase in the number of Egypt trained students/graduates seeking ECFMG certification. Examination performance increased year on suggesting upgrade in the quality of medical education programs in Egypt. Doctors from Countries or regions, with concerns about providing enough post graduate education, physician performance or the pedagogical quality of their training programs Choose Egypt as their destination to Complete Residency Training.
UK - Royal College Examinations with Specialization
- MRCP - Internal Medicine
- MRCS - General Surgery
- FRCR - Radiology
- FRCA - Anaesthesia
- MRCEM - Emergency Medicine
- MRCOG - OBG
- MRCPCH - Pediatrics
- MRCO - Orthopedics
Egypt trained Residents are accepted in Hospitals throughout the world with minimal processing are eligible to practice anywhere. With the knowledge one gain after post graduate medical education in Egypt makes it easier to qualify for Royal College of London examinations, thus will open a new window of opportunities, where after one get through MRCP, MRCS, FRCR, MRCOG, MRCPCH etc. They are naturally acceptable for Practice almost in any countries, which includes India too. Royal College certification is considered to be in Par with PG training issued in India, if not superior.
UAE Specialization Examinations
- DHA
- DHCC
- HAAD
- MOH
PG from Egypt is considered to be Gold standard Medical education in all Arab Countries where the Egypt trained Doctors are allowed to practise with very Minimal Screening procedures. License issued by Dubai Health Authority is issued upon successful attempt in their screening, which allows you to Practice in UAE. Similar smaller screening will make you licensed to practicing medicine in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain etc. Immaculate training and cutting edge technologies one experience in Egypt Hospitals will allow one to Lift their caliber.
Admission Requirements
- Course Transcripts
- Course Completed Certificate
- Provisional Certificate
- Degree Certificate
- Consolidated Marksheet
- CRRI Certificate
- To WhomSoEver Bonafide
- Birth Certificate
- Passport
- Photos 12 nos
Fees Structure to study Post Graduate in Egypt
- One-time charge is USD 6000 (First year only).
- Registration Fees is USD 1882 (First year only).
- Tuition Fees: USD 7,000 per year.
- Administrative Fee, Documentation Fee, MHRD Apostile, Visa in India, Embassy Attestation Fee is Rs. 4,50,000 + 18% GST is extra.
- Processing Fee, One Way Air Ticket to Egypt and Service Charge is Rs. 3,50,000 + 18% GST is extra.
- Free online Arabic classes for language proficiency.
Note: There may be increase in Tuition fee 500 USD/Semester for 2023 Academic Year. Its not Yet Confirmed by the Ministry and University.