Overview

About Communications and Information Engineering at Zewail City of Science and Technology

Students in this program do not only learn about the subject areas but also receive interdisciplinary training to help them cope with the progressively competitive and dynamic professional environment.

The Communications and Information Engineering program at Zewail City will nurture an academic environment that contributes effectively to empower its graduates towards having the choice, talents, and knowledge to attain the following educational objectives within three to five years of graduation to:

Pursue a diverse range of careers as engineers in the field of communications and information engineering and related fields.
Pursue advanced degrees in local and international graduate programs in communications and information engineering and interdisciplinary areas to emerge as thought leaders, researchers, experts, and educators.
Be lifelong learners and innovators in ever-changing global economic and technological environments of the 21st century.
Assume entrepreneurial and leadership positions in the field of communications and information engineering and related fields.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physics

Math

Engineering Drawing

Engineering Design

Computer Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

7

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cairo, Egypt

Disciplines

Communications Engineering

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed 12‑year high school diploma (Thanaweya Amma, IB, A‑Levels, IGCSE, or equivalent).
Strong academic performance; merit‑based selection.
STEM applicants: solid background in math, physics, chemistry, biology as relevant.
English proficiency via TOEFL, IELTS, or internal test; may require preparatory program.
Admission process: academic screening, possible entrance exam, English test, and/or interview.
Required documents: birth certificate, passport (if international), high school certificate, English scores, equivalency proof (if foreign), photos, tuition deposit.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

12600 USD / year

≈ 12600 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

3024 USD / year

≈ 3024 USD / year

Additional Details

National: 4200 EGP per credit

Living costs

Cairo

Egypt

5312 - 6846 EGP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

About Communications and Information Engineering at Zewail City of Science and Technology

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Cairo

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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