New academic year begins at Egyptian universities with 4 million students

The 2026/2027 academic year has begun at Egypt's universities and higher institutes, where an estimated four million students are enrolled.

• The academic year began Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Egyptian universities and higher institutes across 130 universities and 185 institutes.
• Higher Education Minister Abdelaziz Konsowa directed universities to announce study schedules promptly and ensure attendance from the first day.
• The first semester runs 15 weeks through December 31, 2026, and the second semester begins February 6, 2027, the ministry's calendar states.
• Ministry spokesman Adel Abdel Ghaffar said universities completed maintenance and preparation of lecture halls, labs, and university cities for the new year.