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University performance analysis
This visual analysis summarizes key academic, research, financial, and global indicators using the official UniEv® evaluation methodology.
The radar analysis highlights Faculty Capacity as a primary strength, reflecting strong alignment with UniEv® academic benchmarks. Conversely, Cost Efficiency shows relative development potential, indicating a strategic area for improvement to enhance competitiveness, student experience, and long-term global positioning.
Global performance comparison
This comparison reveals how the university aligns with global academic benchmarks. Performance strengths and gaps are highlighted to support informed student decisions and strategic academic positioning.
Tuition value & student diversity
These insights help applicants evaluate academic return on investment and understand the university’s international exposure.
Tuition vs Academic Value
Student profile distribution
Ranking Criteria
UniEv® Rank
Global: 58
Africa: 2
Egypt: 2
Cairo: 2
1) Accreditation
Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine is a fully accredited public medical school operating under Egypt’s national higher education and health authorities. It is recognized internationally through WHO and WFME frameworks, with graduates eligible for ECFMG pathways and multiple international licensing systems. The faculty’s long-standing academic presence and governmental accreditation ensure strong national and international legitimacy.
2) Quality of Education
The faculty delivers a comprehensive medical curriculum combining classical medical education with modern clinical sciences. Teaching emphasizes foundational sciences, clinical reasoning, and extensive hospital exposure. Instruction is primarily in English for medical sciences, with Arabic used in clinical settings. Academic rigor is high, supported by structured assessments and competitive progression.
3) Clinical Training
Clinical training is one of Ain Shams Medicine’s strongest assets. Students train across a large network of university hospitals and specialized centers in Cairo. Exposure includes internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics, emergency medicine, and subspecialties. Patient volume and case diversity are extremely high.
4) Faculty
The faculty includes approximately 2,800 academic staff members, many of whom are senior consultants, professors, and researchers. Faculty members are actively involved in clinical service, postgraduate supervision, and national healthcare delivery, contributing to strong practical training.
5) Research
Ain Shams University is among Egypt’s leading medical research institutions. Research output covers clinical medicine, public health, pharmacology, oncology, and infectious diseases. The faculty produces thousands of indexed publications and supervises extensive postgraduate research annually.
6) Rankings
The global ranking of Ain Shams University reflects its large academic scale and research output. While global ranking improvement is gradual, the faculty consistently maintains its position as Egypt’s second-leading medical school.
7) Tuition
Tuition fees are significantly lower than most international medical schools, offering strong value for education quality and clinical exposure. Fees have increased gradually over time but remain affordable by global standards.
8) Cost of Living
Cairo offers a low to moderate cost of living. Students benefit from affordable housing, transportation, and food. University accommodation further reduces overall living expenses.
9) Student Life
Student life is academically demanding due to heavy coursework and clinical responsibilities. Numerous student societies, research groups, medical convoys, and volunteer activities enrich professional development.
10) Facilities
Facilities include large teaching hospitals, lecture halls, laboratories, libraries, and specialized medical centers. While some infrastructure is historic, clinical capacity is extensive and functional.
11) Graduate Outcomes
Graduates work throughout Egypt and internationally. Many pursue postgraduate training abroad after meeting licensing requirements. Alumni networks are strong across the Middle East, Europe, and North America.
12) Admission Criteria
Admission is highly competitive for local students based on national examination results. International admissions are based on academic credentials and equivalency processes. Intake numbers are large but regulated.
13) Location
Located in Cairo, Ain Shams Medicine benefits from access to Egypt’s largest healthcare systems and a highly diverse patient population, providing exceptional clinical exposure.
14) Data Transparency
Ain Shams University provides clear academic structures and degree frameworks. While digital transparency varies by department, core academic and financial data remain accessible and reliable.
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