Welcome to a practice-based university where education comes to life. At Deraya, learning extends far beyond textbooks, happening dynamically inside advanced labs, clinical environments, and real-world projects. Combined with international exposure and impactful community service initiatives, we prepare you to build a successful career and step confidently into meaningful, future-ready work.
At Deraya, we look for driven students who are not only academically prepared but also ready to actively engage with and impact their community. While we carefully consider your academic record and required test results, we place immense value on achievements beyond the classroom—seeking individuals who demonstrate leadership, sustained commitment, and a passion for making a real-world difference.
Rolling Admission: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until seats are filled; apply early.
Ministry Approvals: All admitted students must meet the minimum annual requirements set by the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education, which ultimately validates and approves each enrollment.
A journey that helps you to be able to adapt to an ever-changing world in today’s competitive market. The employment market today is more competitive than it has ever been. To stand out from the crowd, you’ll need a degree that will equip you with the talents, abilities, and credentials that employers will recognize and value.
Deraya University aims to help students with financial difficulties. Our financial aid program makes it affordable for every family in Egypt.
An education at Deraya has limitless possibilities with focusing on integrating academia and research and industry together for the best practices model for education.
Our residential system creates more opportunities for learning with peers and professors from different backgrounds. Through student activities, Deraya helps all newcomers to get informed easily and quickly about university life and to actively serve the community furthermore.
1. Choose Your Program: Explore our four specialized colleges (Business, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Physical Therapy) to find the academic path that aligns with your future career goals.
2. Check Requirements: Confirm the specific subject prerequisites, certificate equivalencies, and minimum scores required for your secondary school certificate type.
3. Prepare Your Documents: Gather all necessary paperwork, including your national ID/passport, official transcripts, standardized exam results, proof of English proficiency (if required), and a recent passport-sized photograph.
4. Submit Your Application Online: Fill out the registration form and securely upload your prepared documents through our official application portal by following the on-screen guidance.
5. Track Your Status: Monitor your portal dashboard and watch for email or SMS updates regarding missing items, interview schedules (if required), and your final admission decision.
Eligible Certificates: We accept a wide range of qualifications, including Arabic Certificates, American High School Diplomas, IGCSE/GCSE, and all other recognized global equivalents.
Academic Record: Successful completion of secondary education with the specific prerequisite subjects required for your chosen degree program.
Standardized Results & Equivalencies: Compliance with the minimum scores and equivalency formulas defined by national guidelines and university regulatory policies.
English Proficiency: Demonstrating language proficiency if applicable to your chosen program (please refer to the specific program page for detailed benchmarks).
Looking for the full criteria? Full, up-to-date current details, exact grade cut-offs, and detailed steps are continuously maintained on our dedicated Admission Requirements, Steps & Procedures page.
We warmly welcome qualified transfer students into our four colleges: Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Dentistry, and Business Administration. Credit recognition and exemption are carefully evaluated based on course equivalency, grades achieved in your previous institution, and current seat availability within the program.
The Process is Simple: You only need to Apply Online with your official transcripts, and our academic committee will review your files to issue your Provisional Decision promptly.
We are delighted to welcome bright learners from all around the world to our diverse campus. Our dedicated International Students Hub provides comprehensive, practical guidance on eligibility, required documentation, arrival logistics, and campus student life to ensure a seamless transition to your new academic home.
To initiate your application, you will typically need to prepare:
Valid Passport: A clear copy of your official travel document.
Academic Transcripts: Secondary or tertiary transcripts, accompanied by official English or Arabic translations (where relevant).
Language Proficiency: Proof of English proficiency, depending on the specific requirements of your chosen program.
Stay Updated: For the latest year-specific details, visa guidelines, and deadlines, please consult the official International Students page.
Graduate study at Deraya combines advanced coursework, supervised research, and applied projects.
Typical requirements: an accredited bachelor’s degree, minimum GPA, prerequisite coursework where needed, references, and (if applicable) an entrance exam/interview. See the Graduate Admissions page and each graduate program page for specifics and current intake information.
Deraya is committed to affordability. Review tuition, estimate your costs, and explore scholarships and financial support. For current tuition and any updates, follow the official Tuition & Fees information.
See Deraya in action: tour labs and clinics, sit in on a class, or meet an advisor. Contact us to arrange a visit →
