Students
Tuition Fee
EUR 10,420
Per course
Start Date
2026-09-01
Medium of studying
Duration
Details
Program Details
Degree
PhD
Major
Business Administration | Leadership Studies | Management
Area of study
Business and Administration
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
EUR 10,420
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2026-09-01-
2027-01-01-
2027-09-01-
About Program

Program Overview


DBA Program

The German University in Cairo seeks to attract DBA applicants with strong potential for managerial research. Admission to the DBA program is competitive and rests on the following criteria:


Requirements

  • Masters (MBA, MA, MSc) degree with a thesis in management with an overall GPA of B+ or better.
  • A minimum of five working years at a managerial level.
  • Satisfactory performance on the GUC Management Aptitude Test or the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).
  • Satisfactory performance in the interview.

Admission Steps

Students are accepted twice a year; winter and spring semesters. Students' matriculate in the program in cohorts. The maximum size of the cohort is 25 students.


  1. Application to be filled.
  2. Application will be prescreened and if the applicant fulfills the admission requirements, he/she will receive an invitation to attend the GUC Management Aptitude Test.
  3. If the applicant passes the Management Aptitude Test, he/she will reach the final admission stage. He/she will be invited to an interview at GUC premises.
  • The applicant must bring all documents mentioned below:
    • Certified copy of undergraduate Certificate.
    • Certified copy of graduate Certificate.
    • Curriculum vitae.
    • Two passport-sized photos.
    • HR letter documenting working experience.
    • Copy of National ID & Passport.
  1. The applicants who pass the interview stage are sent an acceptance to join the program and attend a preliminary orientation session.

Tuition & Fees

DBA Tuition Fees For Egyptians

Semester Non-GUCian GUCian GUCian & Non-GUCian GUCian & Non-GUCian
Grade Good (C)
Comprehensive Exam 46,900 EGP 39,100 EGP 39,100 EGP 39,100 EGP
Dissertation 234,400 EGP 218,800 EGP 203,200 EGP 187,500 EGP
Courses (12) 187,500 EGP 164,100 EGP 164,100 EGP 164,100 EGP
Program Application Fees 3,000 EGP
Total price for the full Program 468,750 EGP 421,900 EGP 406,300 EGP 390,700 EGP

DBA Tuition Fees For Non-Egyptians

Semester Non-GUCian GUCian GUCian & Non-GUCian GUCian & Non-GUCian
Grade Good (C)
Comprehensive Exam 1,250 EUR 1,050 EUR 1,050 EUR 1,050 EUR
Dissertation 6,250 EUR 5,840 EUR 5,420 EUR 5,000 EUR
Courses (12) 5,000 EUR 4,380 EUR 4,380 EUR 4,380 EUR
Program Application Fees 100 EUR
Total price for the full Program 12,500 EUR 11,250 EUR 10,840 EUR 10,420 EUR
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