Education
Egypt announces new academic year preparations as 27 million students head to schools
September 11, 2026 at 05:01 PM · Updated 34d ago
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Egyptian officials have laid out preparations for the new academic year, confirming enrollment of about 27 million students and publishing admission and housing timelines.
- State media minister Diaa Rashwan said about 27 million students are beginning the new school year, including roughly 25 million in pre-university education and 2 million in Al-Azhar institutes.
- Al-Azhar University president Mahmoud Seddik announced no increase in special-program tuition at Cairo and provincial colleges.
- Egypt's electronic coordination office closed third-phase registration and began sorting student applications ahead of releasing results.
- Al-Azhar University begins first-phase female dormitory placement for special cases on Saturday, September 12.
Latest developments
- Sep 12 — Classes have begun today in Egypt's 12 governorates that operate on a Saturday schedule, with all schools nationwide starting tomorrow, September 13, and student entry phased over the first week.












