Menoufia University

Key Highlights

• Public university founded in 1976 and headquartered in Shebin El-Kom.
• Listed by Egypt’s Supreme Council of Universities among the country’s public universities.
• The former Sadat City branch became part of the separate University of Sadat City in 2013.
• An official university research plan is in effect for 2024–2029.

Student Life & Environment

Student life is organized both through the university and within individual faculties. Official university information describes student activities in sporting, social, artistic, cultural and scientific areas, with competitions and programs also arranged for residents of university housing. A March 2026 university event involving students from multiple faculties and student representatives confirms that organized campus activity remained active during the current year. University residences are intended especially for students living away from their families. The official housing page describes accommodation, meals, study spaces and activity programs, alongside social and health support. It also indicates that housing decisions give attention to academic performance, distance from home and certain health or social circumstances, subject to available capacity and applicable rules. This means admission to the university should not be treated as a guarantee of a residence place. Students with disabilities can seek support through university initiatives addressing physical access, technological assistance, learning support and career guidance. The scope and availability of accommodations may differ by building and faculty, so students should discuss their needs before enrollment. Because academic units and facilities are distributed across Menoufia Governorate, the experience can vary considerably by course. Prospective students should identify the exact teaching site, residence eligibility, transport needs and faculty-specific clubs before choosing a program.

Location & Surroundings

Menoufia University is headquartered in Shebin El-Kom, the administrative capital of Menoufia Governorate in the Nile Delta. The setting connects study with the governorate’s agricultural communities, public services and regional industries, which is relevant to disciplines such as agriculture, health, engineering, education and community development. The university is not confined to one compact site. Its official history describes faculties and facilities in Shebin El-Kom and other towns or villages within the governorate. Applicants should therefore use their faculty’s address when assessing daily travel, rather than assuming that every program is taught at the central campus. The Faculty of Electronic Engineering, for example, is historically associated with Menouf, while veterinary provision was established at Toukh Tanbisha. A significant historical distinction concerns Sadat City. Menoufia University formerly operated a branch there, but those faculties and institutes were transferred in 2013 to form the separate University of Sadat City. Older English-language university pages may still describe the former two-campus arrangement, so current faculty information should take precedence. Students considering university housing or commuting should verify the teaching location, transport links and residence assignment directly. No current official university source reviewed provided a single consolidated transport guide for all sites.

Costs & Career Outcomes

No dependable university-wide 2026/2027 tuition schedule was located in the official sources reviewed. Costs may differ between Egyptian and international students, undergraduate and postgraduate study, faculties, and ordinary versus special or fee-based programs. Applicants should request a written fee statement from the relevant faculty and confirm whether it includes registration, laboratory, clinical, technology or other program charges. International applicants should also verify the amount and payment instructions through the official Study in Egypt process. The database contains no tuition or room-and-board figures, so none should be inferred. University housing provides accommodation and meals, but the official housing information reviewed does not publish a current 2026/2027 price table. A residence place is also subject to eligibility and capacity. Students should budget separately for transport because faculties operate at different sites, along with books, equipment, personal expenses and any off-campus accommodation needed if university housing is unavailable. Career preparation is delivered through university and faculty initiatives rather than a guaranteed placement system. Menoufia University’s University Center for Career Development has organized training, employment platforms and employer-facing activities for students and graduates. In 2025, the university participated in an employment forum offering job and practical-training opportunities, while the Faculty of Science prepared a separate forum with workshops on career development, CV preparation and interviews. These services can support exploration and employability, but the reviewed sources provide no verified placement rate, salary data or guaranteed employment outcome.