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The US has the world's largest pool of universities, generous merit scholarships, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) that lets you work for 1–3 years after graduating depending on your field.

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At a glance

Bachelor's tuition

$25k–60k

≈ EGP 2,219,350 EGP avg

Monthly living

EGP 124,545

Median across 4 cities

Post-study work

1–3 yrs (OPT)

20 hrs/wk during study

From Cairo

~12 hrs

≈ flight

$700 – $1,500

≈ EGP 36,554 – EGP 78,330

Why Egyptian students choose United States

✦STEM OPT gives engineering grads 3 years of work rights
✦Big-name scholarships from Fulbright, AMIDEAST, and individual universities
✦Strong Egyptian-American alumni networks in NY, Boston, Bay Area
✦MS in CS / Data Science is the most common Egyptian master's pathway

Universities

220+

Intakes

Aug · Jan

Climate

Mild

Language

English

Capital

Boston

Best for

career

Popular fields

CS
Finance
Design

Satisfaction

8.0/10

From international student surveys.

Student cities in United States

4 cities

Boston

Monthly total

$1,840 – $2,930

≈ EGP 96,085 – EGP 153,005

Shared apt rent

$1,100 – $1,700/mo

≈ EGP 57,442 – EGP 88,774

Groceries

$300 – $450

≈ EGP 15,666 – EGP 23,499

Transport pass

$90/mo

≈ EGP 4,700

Utilities

$130 – $200

≈ EGP 6,789 – EGP 10,444

Meal out

$20

≈ EGP 1,044

Entertainment

$100 – $250

≈ EGP 5,222 – EGP 13,055

New York

Monthly total

$2,244 – $3,616

≈ EGP 117,182 – EGP 188,828

Shared apt rent

$1,400 – $2,200/mo

≈ EGP 73,108 – EGP 114,884

Groceries

$320 – $500

≈ EGP 16,710 – EGP 26,110

Transport pass

$132/mo

≈ EGP 6,893

Utilities

$140 – $220

≈ EGP 7,311 – EGP 11,488

Meal out

$22

≈ EGP 1,149

Entertainment

$120 – $300

≈ EGP 6,266 – EGP 15,666

Chicago

Monthly total

$1,517 – $2,609

≈ EGP 79,218 – EGP 136,242

Shared apt rent

$850 – $1,500/mo

≈ EGP 44,387 – EGP 78,330

Groceries

$280 – $420

≈ EGP 14,622 – EGP 21,932

Transport pass

$75/mo

≈ EGP 3,917

Utilities

$120 – $190

≈ EGP 6,266 – EGP 9,922

Meal out

$17

≈ EGP 888

Entertainment

$90 – $220

≈ EGP 4,700 – EGP 11,488

Austin

Monthly total

$1,417 – $2,433

≈ EGP 73,996 – EGP 127,051

Shared apt rent

$800 – $1,400/mo

≈ EGP 41,776 – EGP 73,108

Groceries

$270 – $400

≈ EGP 14,099 – EGP 20,888

Transport pass

$41/mo

≈ EGP 2,141

Utilities

$130 – $200

≈ EGP 6,789 – EGP 10,444

Meal out

$16

≈ EGP 836

Entertainment

$80 – $200

≈ EGP 4,178 – EGP 10,444

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Rates fluctuate. Last updated 2026-06-05.