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Key admission requirements for Bachelor's programs at the German University in Cairo (GUC):
Recognized High School Certificate
You must hold a valid secondary certificate—such as Thanaweya Amma (Egyptian), Abitur, IGCSE/GCSE, American High School Diploma (SAT), IB, French Baccalauréat, or another equivalent recognized by the Supreme Council of Egyptian Universities
**Minimum Grades in Qualifying Subjects**
For Engineering: strong performance in Math (including Advanced Math), Physics, Chemistry, and English.
For Pharmacy/Biotechnology: proficiency in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math, and English.
For Management, Design, Law, etc.: English plus at least five other relevant subjects (e.g. Math, Economics, Computer Science, Arts)
Entrance Tests: Reasoning & English
All applicants must pass GUC’s computerized Reasoning Test (inductive/deductive logic) and an English Language Test (including listening, reading, and usage) during the admission stage
Program-Specific Requirements
For Design/Applied Sciences: submit a portfolio and attend an aptitude/drawing test on campus.
For Civil or Architecture Engineering: select the program at application; final acceptance is based on available slots.
For Law: pass an Arabic proficiency exam and interpersonal skills assessment
Required Documentation
Submit original, certified and officially stamped documents like your high school diploma and transcripts (stamped by relevant bodies such as school, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and embassy). Also required: birth certificate, 6 passport photos, and for Egyptian males, the military service form (Namouzag 2)
English & German Placement Exams (post-admission)
After enrollment, students take placement tests in English and Scientific Methods to determine foundation course levels. Those with prior German exposure may also undergo a German placement test to potentially skip initial levels
Know more
In recent years, GUC has launched specialized research centers including Solar Energy, AI & Advanced Technology, Biotechnology, and Nanotechnology. It hosted high-impact workshops—like “AI Unleashed” with Microsoft (2023) and “Sustainability Marketing” with GIU Berlin (Feb 2025)—and signed MOUs with key players like the Egyptian Stock Exchange (Dec 2023). These activities, combined with Emerald Publishing awards and FinYology recognition, underscore GUC’s evolution into a research-driven, industry-engaged university pushing innovation frontiers
In September 2022, GUC celebrated its 20th anniversary alongside the 10th anniversary of the Berlin campus. High-profile ceremonies in Berlin featured German and Egyptian dignitaries, academic leaders, and stakeholders, cementing GUC’s role as a flagship German transnational institution. With over 12,000 students and 100+ study programs, the milestone marked a major maturation, highlighting successful student exchanges (over 12,300 participants), research collaborations, and alumni impact. The event reinforced GUC’s standing as a binational education powerhouse, steering future academic-diplomatic initiatives
During its 20th anniversary, GUC was officially recognized as the largest German transnational education (TNE) university worldwide, enrolling approximately 40% of all students in German international branch-campus programs. It uniquely spans B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. programs across engineering, science, arts, and management. This leadership position was elevated by its pioneering academic model, intercultural learning opportunities, and robust global research networks. This achievement underscores GUC’s leadership role and sets benchmarks for future German-style universities abroad
HILO is a gamified health and wellness platform created at GUC to address diabetes management through interactive gameplay. Designed with patient engagement in mind, the system uses task-based challenges and rewards to help users maintain healthy lifestyles and adhere to treatment routines. By integrating game elements into chronic disease management, HILO enhances motivation, supports daily behavior tracking, and empowers patients with educational feedback. This digital innovation highlights GUC’s focus on healthcare-enabled tech and demonstrates how user-centered design can drive improved health outcomes in Egypt and beyond.
Camp-Cycle is an innovative environmental education program designed for children aged 7–14, inspiring them to engage in upcycling activities tied to Nile River pollution. Students learn through hands‑on workshops how discarded materials can be transformed into practical and artistic items, fostering early environmental awareness and responsibility. This initiative not only promotes sustainable habits in young learners but also connects them to local ecological challenges. It exemplifies GUC’s approach of blending academia with community through creativity, empowering the next generation to become agents of environmental change
This creative design initiative transforms graphic design into a tool for tackling environmental issues. The project visualizes plastic pollution data in striking typographic forms—melding artistry with advocacy. By turning statistics into visually compelling layouts, it raises public awareness and encourages reducing plastic usage. CMD+EH serves as both an educational and aesthetic medium, showcasing how design thinking at GUC can address real-world sustainability challenges. It’s a testament to interdisciplinary collaboration that blends visual communication, data storytelling, and environmental activism.
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