Program Overview

University of Hertfordshire in Egypt Program Details

The University of Hertfordshire in Egypt offers various programs for students. Below are the details of the programs, including descriptions, requirements, admission criteria, tuition fees, and more.

Admission Requirements

The current admission requirements are for the academic year 2025. The requirements vary depending on the student's background and the program they are applying for.

Admission Requirements for Different Backgrounds

• Thanaweya Amma: Minimum Requirement: 60% in science section, IELTS: 4.5, with a minimum of 4 in every band, TOEFL: 34, PTE Academic: 23, Duolingo: Minimum of 65
  • IGCSE: Minimum Requirement: 5 OL subjects or 5 OL subjects and one AS/AL or 8 OL subjects including Chemistry and any other science subject, grades from A to C, IELTS: 4.5, with a minimum of 4 in every band, TOEFL: 34, PTE Academic: 23, Duolingo: Minimum of 65
  • American Diploma: Minimum Requirement: GPA 2.3 in 8 subjects including Chemistry and any other science subject to be completed in year 11& 12, Minimum grade (A to C), IELTS: 4.5, with a minimum of 4 in every band, TOEFL: 34, PTE Academic: 23, Duolingo: Minimum of 65
  • Canadian Diploma: Minimum Requirement: Overall score of 65% (A to C) including Chemistry and any other science subject, IELTS: 4.5, with a minimum of 4 in every band, TOEFL: 34, PTE Academic: 23, Duolingo: Minimum of 65
  • French Baccalaureate: Minimum Requirement: 7 subjects overall score 10/20 including Chemistry and any other science subject, IELTS: 4.5, with a minimum of 4 in every band, TOEFL: 34, PTE Academic: 23, Duolingo: Minimum of 65
  • German Abitur: Minimum Requirement: Minimum average of 4.0, two qualifying subjects are required including Chemistry, and any other science subject, IELTS: 4.5, with a minimum of 4 in every band, TOEFL: 34, PTE Academic: 23, Duolingo: Minimum of 65
  • IB: Minimum Requirement: Pass IB (24 points) in 6 subjects to include Chemistry and any other science subject, IELTS: 4.5, with a minimum of 4 in every band, TOEFL: 34, PTE Academic: 23, Duolingo: Minimum of 65
  • Other Certificates: Minimum Requirement: 70% Science Section, IELTS: 4.5, with a minimum of 4 in every band, TOEFL: 34, PTE Academic: 23, Duolingo: Minimum of 65

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the programs vary depending on the category and the student's background.

Tuition Fees for Different Categories

• Category A: Egyptian Student: 280,000 EGP - Per Year
• Category B: Egyptian Student: 290,000 EGP - Per Year
• Category C: Egyptian Student: 300,000 EGP - Per Year
• Standard Fees: Egyptian Student: 330,000 EGP - Per Year, International Students: 13,500 GBP - Per Year

Miscellaneous Fees

• Non-academic fees: EGP 15,000/500 GBP
• Lab fees: EGP 12,500/ 500 GBP
• Lab fees (business): EGP 7,500/ 250 GBP
• Application fees: EGP 1,500
• Deposit fees (To be deducted from tuition fees): EGP 40,000 /1350 GBP
• Lab fees insurance (refundable at the end of graduation if no damage occurs): EGP 10,000/250 GBP
• Transfer fees from another university: EGP 10,000/ 250 GBP
• Referral exam: EGP 5,000/ 200 GBP
• Placement Referral Fees: MPharm EGP 15,000 / 500 GBP for International students per round, for Physiotherapy EGP 10,000 / 400 GBP for International students per round

Terms and Conditions

• Tuition fees' categories (Category A, B, and C) are based on academic performance.
• Tuition fees can be paid over two installments.
• Tuitions fees are subject to an annual increase of up to 15%.
• Non-academic fees and lab fees are subject to annual review.
• Fees for module retake are calculated based on multiplying the number of credits of by the charge of credit per hour.
• Students who are admitted to the university and awarded a merit scholarship shall maintain the same category of tuition fees upon completing 120 credits and achieve a minimum CUMULATIVE GPA of 4.0/4.5 at the end of the respective academic year.

Payment Methods

• Available Payment Options: On Campus: Cash - Certified cheque - Credit card, Credits: Bank Deposit - Bank Transfer
• Bank Information for EGP Deposits: Account name: Global Academic Foundation, Bank name: CIB, Account no.: , IBAN no.: EG, SWIFT code: CIBEEGCX033
• Bank Information for USD Deposits: Account name: Global Academic Foundation, Bank name: CIB, Account no.: , IBAN no.: EG, SWIFT code: CIBEEGCX033

How to Apply

1. Create an account on the university's website.
2. Fill out the application form.
3. Pay the application fees.
4. Submit the required documents.
5. Receive a notification with the application ID number.
6. Receive a provisional acceptance.
7. Pay a down payment to secure the place.
8. Submit all required documents (original copies) to the admissions office.
9. Receive a final acceptance email.
10. Pay the rest of the required amount.

Required Documents

• Official transcript of the high school certificate.
• Recent IELTS (Academic) or PTE (Academic) or TOEFL or Duolingo scores.
• Photo copy of National ID card or Passport.
• Official Birth Certificate.
• A proof of 12 years of schooling for international certificates (11 years are accepted for IGCSE students).
• 4 passport sized photographs.
• Evidence of military status (For males only).
• For those who are 18 years of more when applying: نموذج 2 جند و نموذج 6 جند.
• For those who are less than 18 years when applying: دليل صغار سن من منطقه التجنيد و نموذج 2 جند.
• For transfer students: Official Transcript for each college/university attended, stamped course content.
• Official medical report.

Scholarship

• Future Leaders scholarship: 50-100% of first-year tuition fee based on discretion.
• Sports scholarship: 50-100% of first-year tuition fee based on discretion.
• Sibling discount: 10% of first-year tuition fee.
• Merit Scholarship: 50% scholarship for highly distinguished students, and to be maintained with a minimum cum GPA of 4.25.
• Early Bird Grant: 10% discount from the first year's annual fees.
• STEM Scholarship: Awarded similar to the above-mentioned criteria, however, the STEM average is equated by the Thanawya Amma score after adding 10% on the total final average.
• Direct Entry Scholarship: Not available at the moment for this program.
• Scholarship Terms and Conditions: No scholarship for referral and retakes students.

English Language Requirements

• Having difficulties passing the English proficiency test? The University of Hertfordshire in Egypt is offering an English Enhancement Course (EEC) which will enhance English skills and support students to pass the English proficiency test.

English Enhancement Course (EEC)

• A condensed English course that lasts for one/two semesters.
• Students meet five days a week on a full schedule for a total of 336 hours.
• The course caters towards the basics of General English and addresses all four skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
• The course also prepares the student for the IELTS test and other proficiency tests.
• The course costs 50,000 EGP per semester.

Refund Policy

• Application Fee: 1,500 EGP non-refundable application fee is to be paid once.
• Refund Policy for Early Bird Admission: A non-refundable early bird deposit is paid by the provisionally accepted students to secure their slot in the requested major within the coming session 2025-2026.
• Withdrawal/Suspension: Withdrawal before start of classes, total fees may be refunded excluding 30,000 EGP. After the start of classes, no refund is approved.
• Fees Paid: Fees paid to cover the student tuition may not be transferred to another student (sibling or else).
• Deposit Paid: Deposit paid by a student who did not enroll may be transferred from one session to the following for the same student (only applicable on session in the same academic year).