Program Overview

University Program Details

The University of Hertfordshire in Egypt offers various programs for students. The details of these programs are as follows:

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the academic year 2025 are:

• Thanaweya Amma: Minimum Requirement: Math Section Only, 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 Math and any other engineering related subject (Chemistry or Physics), 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 2.5 in 8 subjects including Math and any other engineering-related subject (Chemistry or Physics) 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 70% (A to C) including Math and any other engineering-related subject (Chemistry or Physics), 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 Math and any other engineering related subject (Chemistry or Physics), 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 3.7, two qualifying subjects are required including Math, and any other engineering-related subject (Chemistry, Physics), 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 (25 points) in 6 subjects to include Math and any other engineering-related subject (Chemistry or Physics), 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% Math 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 are as follows:

• Category A: 285,000 EGP - Per Year (Egyptian Student)
• Category B: 295,000 EGP - Per Year (Egyptian Student)
• Category C: 305,000 EGP - Per Year (Egyptian Student)
• Standard Fees: 335,000 EGP - Per Year (Egyptian Student), 13,500 GBP - Per Year (International Students)
• 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.
• Students who received forced suspension decision as a result of Academic misconduct or Non-Academic misconduct will NOT be exempted from paying their financial dues for the whole academic year regardless of the period of the forced suspension.

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 website.
2. Fill out an application.
3. Pay for the application fees - EGP 1000 - before or after submitting the final application.
4. Receive a notification with the application ID number once the application is submitted.
5. Receive a provisional acceptance after the application is approved.
6. Pay a down payment to secure the place.
7. Submit all required documents (original copies) to the admissions office.
8. Receive a final acceptance email after the documents are reviewed.
9. Pay the rest of the required amount.
10. Congratulations, you are now part of the university community.

Scholarship

• Thanaweya Amma:
  • Category A: Minimum 80% in the overall score
  • Category B: Minimum 75% in the overall score
  • Category C: Minimum 70% in the overall score
  • Standard Fee: Minimum 60% in the overall score
• IGCSE:
  • Category A: Minimum 95% in the overall score of 8 subjects
  • Category B: Minimum 90% in the overall score of 8 subjects
  • Category C: Minimum 85% in the overall score of 8 subjects
  • Standard Fee: Overall grades from A to C with a minimum of 70%
• American Diploma:
  • Category A: Minimum 95%
  • Category B: Minimum 90%
  • Category C: Minimum 85%
  • Standard Fee: Minimum 2.5
• Canadian Diploma:
  • Category A: Minimum 85% in the overall score of 6 subjects, including qualifying subjects
  • Category B: Minimum 80% in the overall score of 6 subjects, including qualifying subjects
  • Category C: Minimum 75% in the overall score of 6 subjects, including qualifying subjects
  • Standard Fee: Minimum 70% in the overall score of 6 subjects, including qualifying subjects
• French Baccalaureate:
  • Category A: Minimum 16/20 in the overall score of 7 subjects
  • Category B: Minimum 14/20 in the overall score of 7 subjects
  • Category C: Minimum 12/20 in the overall score of 7 subjects
  • Standard Fee: Minimum 10/20 in the overall score of 7 subjects
• German Abitur:
  • Category A: Minimum note 3.0 in the overall score of 7 subjects
  • Category B: Minimum note 3.2 in the overall score of 7 subjects
  • Category C: Minimum note 3.4 in the overall score of 7 subjects
  • Standard Fee: Minimum note 3.7 in the overall score of 7 subjects
• IB:
  • Category A: Minimum point 31
  • Category B: Minimum point 29
  • Category C: Minimum point 27
  • Standard Fee: Minimum point 25

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)

• English Enhancement Course (EEC) is a condensed English course that lasts for one/two semesters during which 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.

Direct Entry (Level 4)

• English Requirements: High School Requirements (UCAS points 120)
• Direct Entry (Level 4) is not available at the moment for this program.

UH-GAF Progression

• Progression Requirements: From IFP to Level 4
• Students are expected to meet the following requirements in the International Foundation Programme (IFP) to progress to Level 4:
  1. Achieve a grade of 50% or more in Engineering Maths 2.
  2. Achieve a grade of 50% or more in Engineering Science 2.
  3. Achieve a grade of 40% or more in all other modules.

Refund Policy

• I. Application Fee: 1,500 EGP non-refundable application fee is to be paid once.
• II. Refund Policy for Early Bird Admission:
  • Provisional Admissions Refund Statement
  • 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.
  • This gives the university administrators an indication with regards to the number of students accepting our offer to plan for the coming classes in terms of tutoring and facilities.
  • However, a student may be eligible for a 50% refund of the early bird deposit if and only if, his/her academic qualifications (English language requirement and/or secondary school average) do not meet the minimum requirements of UH-GAF.
  • The refund request should be submitted to UH-GAF Student Affairs prior to September 1st.
  • Please note that no refund for the early bird deposit is accepted after the final acceptance or in case of no show.
• A. New Students & Returning Students:
  • Withdrawal before start of classes, total fees may be refunded excluding 30,000 EGP.
  • After the start of classes, no refund is approved.
  • Students who were awarded a merit scholarship and request withdrawal after one or more semesters of enrollment, the withdrawal policy applies to them.
  • Students who were granted any scholarships or discounts are required to refund it back to the University in order to complete their withdrawal process.
  • Fees paid to cover the student tuition may not be transferred to another student (sibling or else)
  • 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)
  • Any other deposits or payments made by students, including external registration charges, books, deposits/charges for field trips, transportation fees etc., are non-refundable.
  • Any other irregularities will be discussed by a committee for decisions.
• B. Retake:
  • Student pays the number of credit hours multiplied by the charge per hour as per the announced tuition fees in the repeating year.
  • After first day of classes, no refund is approved.