Admission Criteria for the Faculty:
Introduction
The BUE operates within the framework of the Egyptian Supreme Council of Universities (SCU) as well as the United Kingdom of Great Britain’s Quality Assurance Agency (QAA).
Students are provided with quality learning experience which seeks to prepare them for future employment and postgraduate study. BUE programmes aim to develop graduates not only with up-to-date knowledge in their degree areas, but also with independent learning skills, innovation, and flexibility. They will have the ability to apply knowledge creatively to the solution of practical problems, a key requirement for today’s employers and for future success.
Criteria of Admission
The British University in Egypt (BUE) adheres to the admission regulations set by the Egyptian Council of Private Universities (CPU). However, Acceptance is offered in accordance with the specific criteria outlined in the University's Admission Policy, which include:
- The requirements set by the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education for each type of High School Certificate.
- BUE's English language entry requirements.
1. The requirements set by the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education for each type of High School Certificates
To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Hold The Egyptian General Secondary School Certificate (Thanaweya Amma) OR its equivalent of Arab and international high school certificates.
- Admission to BUE is highly competitive, with priority given to early bird applicants.
- Minimum score of entry is subject to be decided by the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education for each academic year.
Specific entry requirements are outlined according to the type of high school certificate. Please refer to the detailed criteria below to determine eligibility for the various academic programs offered.
2. BUE's English language entry requirements:
The British University in Egypt (BUE) accepts a wide range of both national and international high school certificates. However, all applicants are required to determine their English level, which is assessed based on the type of high school certificate obtained.
Holders of international high school certificates are exempt from the BUE English Test, provided they have achieved the required score/mark in the English subject of their high school, as outlined below:
| High School Certificate | Required score / mark for exemption |
|---|---|
| IGCSE/ GCSE | English with a minimum grade of (C/4) |
| American Diploma | English sore of SAT1/EST1 500 – ACT1 (36) |
| Canadian Diploma | English subject with a minimum score of (75%) |
| French Baccalaureate | English subject with a minimum mark of (15) |
| German Abitur | English subject with a minimum score of (4) |
| International Baccalaureate | No specific mark is required |
Applicants who do not meet any of the mentioned exemption criteria are required to fulfill the BUE English language entry requirement by doing ONE of the following options:
- Taking the BUE English Test.
- Submitting a valid academic IELTS certificate with a minimum score of 6.0, or a TOEFL certificate with a minimum score of 60.
2. Thanawaya Amma or its equivalent (approved Arab and Azharian and other types of high school certificates); applicants must take the BUE English Test.
Alternatively, they may be exempted from the BUE English Test by submitting ONE of the following:
- A valid academic IELTS certificate with a minimum score of 6.0
- A valid academic TOEFL certificate with a minimum score of 60
Applicants must have attained Egyptian Thanwaya Amma Certificate From the Science Section
Required Documents:
- The original document of Egyptian Thanawaya Amma certificate or Authenticated Statement of Results.
- The original certificate of birth.
Applicants must have successfully completed the IGCSE/GCSE with a minimum of (8) different approved subjects, as below:
- English – Mathematics / or any branch of Mathematics – Biology – Chemistry – Physics and any other (3) approved subjects.
Important Note:
- The minimum grade required in IGCSE/GCSE (O.level) subjects is (C or 4).
- The minimum grade required in AS/ASL is (D)
The approved subjects can be selected from:
- Accounting - Business Studies- Computer Studies, Information & Computer Technology- Economics - French/German/ Spanish- Geography- Global Studies- History-Logic Philosophy- Psychology- Sociology- Social Studies- Statistics- US Government.
- Applicants with 11 years of schooling are eligible to apply, provided they have met the specified entry requirements.
Required Documents
- All original IGCSE/GCSE statement of results or certificates: must be authenticated by the British Council in Egypt (True Document - Golden Stamp) and the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- For applicants who have completed the IGCSE/GCSE in Egypt, the documents must also be stamped by the General Department of Examinations.
- Academic Sequence of 12 or 11 Years of Schooling: must be authenticated by the relevant authorities. If the schooling was completed abroad, the document must also bear the stamp of the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Supplementary National Exams: Proof of successful completion of Arabic and Religion exams (for Egyptian and Arab students only).
- The original document of birth certificate.
- EST1/ACT1/SAT1
- (8) different subjects with a minimum of (1) credit hour for each .
- English - Mathematics /or any branch of Mathematics – Biology – Chemistry – Physics and any other (3) approved subjects.
Important Note:
- Minimum score of SAT1 / EST 1 required to apply: (800) / or ACT1 (14)
- Minimum score of EST 2 required to be considered is: (900)
- Successful completion of (ACT2 / EST2), with Biology and one subject of (Mathematics -Chemistry or Physics).
The Original Required Documents:
- ACT1 / EST1: Stamped by the concerned department at the Egyptian Ministry of Education.
- SAT1: Must be stamped by AMIDEAST in Cairo and the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- High School Transcript (GPA): Stamped by the General Department of Examinations at the Ministry of Education. If issued by a school outside Egypt, it must be stamped by the relevant authorities in that country, along with authentication by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- School Accreditation Letter (for high school outside Egypt): Must be issued by AMIDEAST in Cairo and authenticated by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Academic Sequence of 12 Years of Schooling: Stamped by the relevant department of education. If the schooling was completed abroad, it must be stamped by the appropriate authorities in that country and authenticated by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Statement from the Private Education Department: Required for high school education in Egypt.
- Supplementary National Exams: Proof of successful completion of Arabic and Religion exams (for Egyptian and Arab students only).
- Certificate of birth.
- (8) different subjects with a minimum of (1) credit hour for each.
- English - Mathematics or any branch of Mathematics – Biology – Chemistry – Physics and any other (3) approved subjects.
- A maximum of (3) subjects passed in Grade 11 and the remaining passed in Grade 12.
The Original Required Documents:
- High School Transcript (GPA): Stamped by the General Department of Examinations at the Egyptian Ministry of Education. If issued by a school outside Egypt, it must be stamped by the relevant authorities in that country, along with authentication by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Academic Sequence of 12 Years of Schooling: Stamped by the relevant department of education. If the schooling was completed abroad, it must be stamped by the appropriate authorities in that country and authenticated by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Supplementary National Exams: Proof of successful completion of Arabic and Religion exams (for Egyptian and Arab students only).
- Certificate of birth.
Science Section:
- (7) different subjects including English - Mathematics – Biology – Chemistry – Physics and any other (2) approved subjects.
Biology must have been passed in the basic/mandatory subjects
- The minimum points required to apply : (10)
The Original Required Documents:
- Copy of High School Transcript: Stamped by the General Department of Examinations at the Ministry of Education and the French Embassy in Egypt with authentication of the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- If issued by a school outside Egypt, it must be stamped by the relevant authorities in that country, along with authentication by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Academic Sequence of 12 Years of Schooling or French Brevet: Stamped by the relevant department of education. If the schooling was completed abroad, it must be stamped by the appropriate authorities in that country and authenticated by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Supplementary National Exams: Proof of successful completion of Arabic and Religion exams (for Egyptian and Arab students only).
- Certificate of birth.
- (7) different subjects in Abitur transcript including English - Mathematics – Biology – Chemistry – Physics and any other (2) approved subjects.
- If ONE compulsory subject in the Abitur is missing, it can be considered from Grade 10.
- The minimum points required to apply: (1 for each subject)
The Original Required Documents:
- High School Transcript (Abitur): Stamped by the General Department of Examinations at the Egyptian Ministry of Education and the German Embassy in Egypt, with authentication by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- If issued by a school outside Egypt, it must be stamped by the relevant authorities in that country, along with authentication of the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Academic Sequence of 12 Years of Schooling: Stamped by the relevant department of education. If the schooling was completed abroad, it must be stamped by the appropriate authorities in that country and authenticated by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Supplementary National Exams: Proof of successful completion of Arabic and Religion exams (for Egyptian and Arab students only).
- Certificate of birth.
- (6) different subjects must include English and Mathematics.
- Subjects are be divided as (3) subjects in Higher level and (3) subjects in Standard level Higher level subjects must include Biology and Chemistry.
Additional Requirements:
- Completion of Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge subjects. -Minimum of total points to apply: 24.
Required Documents:
- The Original Transcript and Diploma of International Baccalaureate. Authenticated by the Concerned Department in Switzerland (Geneva) and the Swizz Ministry of Foreign Affairs as well as the Egyptian Embassy in Switzerland.
- Official academic sequence of completing 12 years of study in serial for the preuniversity educational phase. to be issued by the concerned department in the country where you completed your school years and to be authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the relevant country and the Egyptian Embassy in the concerned country.
- Supplementary National Exams: Proof of successful completion of Arabic and Religion exams (for Egyptian and Arab students only).
- Certificate of birth.
All Arab or Azharian high school certificates are qualified to apply, they must be from the Science Section: The approved national high school certificate of the relevant country.
Required Documents:
- Completion of Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge subjects. -Minimum of total points to apply: 24.
Required Documents:
- The Original of high school certificate, must be stamped by the Ministry of Education of the relevant country, authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the same country, and subsequently verified by the Egyptian Embassy in that country.
- For Azharian High School certificate; the original document of Azharian Thanawaya certificate or Authenticated Statement of Results.
- Certificate of birth.
For detailed information or any inquiries, please contact the Admissions Office. Our team is available to provide you with the necessary guidance and support.