Postgraduate Studies and Research at the Faculty of Science, Cairo University
Apply online for Diploma, Pre-Master, Master's and Doctorate programmes, pay securely through Fawry, and track every step of your application — in Arabic or English.
What is Higher Education and Research Affairs?
Higher Education and Research Affairs (HERA) is the office that runs postgraduate study at the Faculty of Science, Cairo University. It administers admission, registration, fees, examinations and thesis supervision for Diploma, Pre-Master, Master’s and Doctorate candidates across the faculty’s scientific departments.
The Faculty of Science was founded in 1925 and is one of the faculties of Cairo University, whose main campus stands on Gamaa Street in Giza, on the west bank of the Nile within Greater Cairo.
Where it is
The sector’s offices are at the Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Gamaa Street, Giza, Giza Governorate, Egypt. The campus is in Giza — not Cairo governorate — within the Greater Cairo metropolitan area.
What it does
Every step of a postgraduate degree at the faculty is handled through this portal:
- Online application to Diploma, Pre-Master, Master’s and Doctorate tracks while the admission window is open
- Application fee payment through Fawry, and tuition payment and clearance
- Departmental review of applications and the admission decision
- Student coding, course registration and study-plan approval
- Examination results and academic transcripts
- Thesis registration, supervision and the approval chain
Who it serves
Graduates of Egyptian and foreign universities applying for postgraduate study in the basic and applied sciences, students already enrolled in the faculty’s postgraduate programmes, and the supervisors and departmental committees who review their work.
Admission windows open and close each academic year. The current dates are always published in News and Announcements.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply?
Any eligible graduate may create an account and apply while the application window is open.
How do I pay the application fee?
After submitting, a Fawry code is emailed to you. Use it to pay at any Fawry outlet or app. Please check your Spam folder.
Is there an application without payment?
No. No payment means no application — your application is only registered after the fee is confirmed.
Can I use Arabic and English?
Yes. You can switch the language instantly at any time using the language button.