Egypt's Kayan University to open February 2027
The new institution will accommodate 25,000 students across six faculties, including computing and AI.
Egypt's Kayan University will open its doors in February 2027, with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi announcing the new institution will have capacity for approximately 25,000 students. The university, first announced by the Egyptian Armed Forces in July 2026, aims to expand educational opportunities in scientific and technological fields. It will offer six faculties: medicine, dentistry, physiotherapy, pharmacy, engineering, and computing and artificial intelligence.
President El-Sisi stated the university will seek partnerships with international institutions to enhance its academic programmes and provide students with global expertise. The Tahya Misr Fund will cover tuition for academically outstanding students who maintain their performance. The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research was instructed to consider allowing the top 10 Thanaweya Amma students to transfer to Kayan University.
The university's expansion follows significant civilian interest, according to the president. El-Sisi made these remarks on Sunday, 8 November, at the third medical conference of the Armed Forces College of Medicine in the New Capital.
Why it mattersEgyptian students will have new higher education opportunities in scientific and technological fields, with potential for international collaboration and financial aid for top performers.