Overview

The Electronics Engineering research program from Zewail City of Science and Technology prepares graduates for leadership roles and innovative careers in academia, industry, and research institutions.

Career and Academic pathways

Academia

Industry

Research institutions

Programme Structure

Courses include:

MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems)

Nanofabrication

Electronics

Photonics

Embedded systems integration

Optoelectronics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-20 00:00:00

Language

English

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79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

54 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cairo, Egypt

Disciplines

Electrical Engineering Electronics & Embedded Technology

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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

OR

79

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

58

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Start Studying Today

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be granted admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) graduate program at the UST School of Engineering, an applicant should satisfactorily meet all of the following criteria as minimum requirements for admission:

Hold an MSc degree in a suitable specialization approved by the School Council, from a university or institute recognized by SCU. The MSc degree should be in a field/discipline related to the PhD program the student is applying for.

Pass the admission exam organized by the School Council for the degree selected by the applicant. Applicants who fail to pass the admission exam may still be admitted to the PhD program provided that they successfully complete qualifying courses assigned by the School Council, with a minimum GPA of 3.00

Two Recommendation letters

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Research proposal for PhD applicants

Written statement of purpose of up to 1000 words highlighting interest in the graduate program.

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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

67320 EGP / year

≈ 67320 EGP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

67320 EGP / year

≈ 67320 EGP / year

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.