Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

About Deraya

Deraya Square, New Minya, Egypt (≈240 km south of Cairo).

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  • Business Administration
  • Dentistry
  • Pharmacy
  • Physical Therapy

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Deraya was established by Presidential Decree No. 91/2010 and is supervised by the Ministry of Higher Education and the Council of Private Universities. Program accreditation details, including NAQAAE accreditation of the College of Pharmacy, are on our Accreditation page.

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Admissions & Programs

Complete the online application and upload the required documents.

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Undergraduate admissions →

  • Pharmacy — PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy) and PharmD Clinical
  • Physical Therapy — BSc Physical Therapy
  • Dentistry — Bachelor of Dental & Oral Medicine (BDS)
  • Business Administration — BBA (Accounting, Management or Marketing)

Programs list →

Yes — examples include MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharm. Chemistry), MSc in Pharmaceutics, and MSc in Basic Sciences of Physical Therapy.

Graduate programs →

Requirements depend on your certificate (Thanaweya Amma, Al-Azhar, IGCSE/UK, American Diploma, etc.).

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Yes — credit recognition depends on course equivalency, grades, and SCU/CPU rules. You’ll need transcripts, course descriptions, and proof of enrollment/withdrawal, plus your original secondary-school documentation.

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Note: Minimum score requirements change each admissions cycle; see the Admissions page for current thresholds.

Tuition, Fees & Aid

Via the university treasury (card), deposit to the university bank account, or electronically via Instapay. Tuition is typically paid in four installments per academic year.

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  • Egyptian Students: A file-opening fee of EGP 3,000.
  • International Students: A file-opening fee of USD 500.

Scholarships/discounts are announced each cycle, when and if available.

Campus Services

Yes — routes connect the campus with key areas.

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Yes — on-campus housing is available for eligible students.

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Library, cafeterias, auditoriums, dental & physical therapy clinics, university pharmacy, housing, transportation, computer and discipline-specific labs.

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Records & Certificates

Submit the request form with supporting documents (ID/passport; photos as specified) and the fee.

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International & Special Cases

Proof of enrollment/withdrawal, transcripts, course descriptions, movement certificate (where applicable), and your original secondary credential—plus a standard ID/birth certificate, photos, and military forms for eligible males.

Transfer guidance →

Yes — follow the document authentication and equivalency steps listed for your certificate type.

International/Equivalencies →

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