Egypt university admissions and transfer processes for 2026

Egypt is managing several key phases of the 2026-2027 academic year university admissions process. The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research is preparing for the third stage of coordination for high school students, which will include those who did not register in the first two stages and second-round students.

Concurrently, the window for the ‘reduction of alienation’ (student transfers between colleges and institutes) is active for first and second-stage students, with a deadline of August 24, 2026. This process allows for both similar and non-similar transfers based on specific geographic and minimum grade requirements.

In specific institutional updates, Al-Azhar University has opened electronic coordination for previous years' students and those with equivalent certificates starting August 22, 2026. Additionally, Assiut University has announced a schedule for mandatory medical examinations for new students, running from August 30 to October 1, 2026, to ensure student health and facilitate enrollment.