Cairo University Faculty of Medicine - MBBS Fees, Admission & Eligibility 2026

Cairo University Faculty of Medicine holds a world ranking of #1045 and ranks #2 nationally in Egypt. A position in the global top 2,000 places it among the more established medical institutions worldwide.

Cairo University Faculty of Medicine holds NMC approval, WHO listing — the recognitions that directly determine whether your degree is valid for medical practice. For Indian medical students, NMC recognition is non-negotiable — without it, a degree cannot be used for FMGE registration regardless of how highly ranked the university is in Egypt.

Cairo University Faculty of Medicine operates as a teaching hospital with 5,200 beds, serving 155,000 students (120 MBBS seats per batch). A 500+ bed teaching hospital provides the case diversity and clinical volume that directly impacts graduate preparedness.

Founded in 1908, Cairo University Faculty of Medicine is a public institution with 118 years of operation in Egypt. As a public university, it typically benefits from state funding, which supports infrastructure maintenance and faculty retention.

Cairo University Faculty of Medicine delivers its MBBS program in English. English-medium instruction in Egypt eliminates the language barrier that affects clinical training and FMGE preparation at non-English universities.