Important Information for Incoming Students - International Relations Office - Cairo University


Important Information for Incoming Students - International Relations Office - Cairo University

Welcome to Cairo University – Erasmus+ Incoming Mobility Instructions

We are delighted to welcome you to Cairo University! To help make your stay productive and enjoyable, please follow these important steps:

Incoming Erasmus+ Students

Eligibility:

  • Must be enrolled in a partner institution that has an Erasmus+ agreement with Cairo University (CU).
  • Must be nominated by their home institution.

Advance planing required:

  • All Erasmus students are required to coordinate their mobility at least 3 months prior

 to arrival by contacting the International Relations Office (IRO) at Cairo University. A formal confirmation email from the office must also be received within this same timeframe.

Selection of Courses:

-The International Realtions Office (IRO) at Cairo university (CU) will assist the incoming Erasmus students to get in touch with the acadmic coordinator at the hosting department/faculty to assist them in selecting the courses.

Required Documents (Before Arrival)

  1. E-mail: Ensure that your International Realtions Office (IRO) has officially nominated you.
  2. Vistor’s form: you will be asked by the International Realtions Office (IRO) or the hosting department at Cairo University (CU) to fill in the vistor’s form.
  3. Learning Agreement: signed by home and host institutions.

4.Transcript of Records

  1. Passport
  2. Travel and Health Insurance: issue your health insurance from your home country.
  3. Flight & Visa: apply for an appropriate visa. Contact the Egyptian Embassy or Consulate in your home country to check visa requirements based on the type and length of stay.

        Accommodation Options:

  1. Cairo University student’s hostel:

Located near  Cairo University (Giza).

Key Features:

  • Located within the Cairo University in Giza.
  • Provides meals.
  • Facilities s for Egyptian students and interantional students.
  1. Alternative accomdation:

For the students who prefer private accommodation, you can rent an apartment or studio  at any nearby district such as: Dokki, Mohandessin or Zamalek. You can reach Cairo university (CU ) using public transportion, including the Metro (subway)

Upon Arrival:

  1. 1. Contact the acaedmic coordinator and the International Relations Office (IRO).
  2. Orientation Session: the academic coordinator will provide guidance on classes, facilties, and services at the hosting faculty.
  3. Course Registration: Finalize your course registration with the Erasmus academic coordinator at the hosting faculty.

During Your Stay:

  • Attend classes regularly and stay in touch with your academic coordinator.
  • Participate in cultural and extracurricular activities offered by the university.
  • Stay connected with the Interanational Relations Office (IRO) for support or questions.

Before Departure:

  1. Transcript of Records: Ensure that your academic results are recorded and your transcript of records is prepared.
  2. Certificate of Attendance: Collect your official Certificate of attendance from the academic coordinator at the hosting faculty.
  3. Feedback: We highly value your opinion—please complete the student mobility survey to help us enhance our program.

 

 




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