Education
Egypt expands computer science and AI colleges to 92 to meet market demand
July 14, 2026 at 07:55 AM
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The Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education has increased the number of computer science and artificial intelligence colleges and institutes to 92 across the country.
- The 92 colleges include 27 public university faculties, 20 private university faculties, 20 national university faculties, 15 higher institutes, and 10 colleges in international agreement universities.
- The ministry aims to provide graduates with skills in software development, data analysis, AI, cybersecurity, and cloud computing.
- Minister Ayman Ashour stated that Egypt has seen notable growth in student enrollment in computer science and AI specializations.
- The ministry has expanded access for science-stream students to enroll in these fields across public, private, and international universities.
