Taaleem

What Taaleem does

Taaleem Management Services is an Egyptian higher education management company founded in 2015 and listed on the Egyptian Exchange (TALM.CA) since April 2021, when its IPO was 29 times oversubscribed. The company operates a centralized platform-based model that delivers shared enabling functions (finance, HR, IT, procurement, legal) across a portfolio of three universities while preserving tailored academic offerings at each institution. Taaleem's revenue model is recurring tuition-driven: students enroll directly through university websites under SCPU direct-enrollment rules, paying annual tuition fees that vary by faculty and program.

The company's portfolio comprises Nahda University in Beni Suef (NUB), a wholly owned asset spanning 190,000 square meters with 10 operating faculties and a 4-star QS rating; Badya University in West Cairo, a 60%-owned joint venture with Palm Hills Development covering 167,000 square meters with capacity for approximately 12,500 students across eight planned faculties; and Memphis University in East Cairo, in which Taaleem holds a minority equity stake but maintains full operational and financial control, currently operating Medicine and Business Administration faculties. International academic partnerships with the Medical University of Vienna International, University of Texas Medical Branch, Maastricht University, and Northern Kentucky University, plus recent enterprise-tech collaborations with Microsoft Learn and Red Hat Academy, support curriculum differentiation.

For 9M 2025/26, Taaleem reported total revenue of EGP 2,411mn (34% YoY growth), gross profit of EGP 1,788mn at a 74% margin, EBITDA of EGP 1,499mn at a 62% margin, and net income of EGP 737mn at a 31% margin. The platform serves 15,681 enrolled students supported by 1,113 professors across the three universities, with additional growth expected from a fourth asset under acquisition in New Cairo (32% stake with a path to 51%) once regulatory approvals conclude.

Name

Taaleem

Legal name

Taaleem Management Services

Website

https://taaleem.me

Company type

Public

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Taaleem is a publicly listed Egyptian higher education management company operating three universities (NUB, Badya, Memphis) through a centralized platform-based model, serving 15,681 students with international academic partnerships and a recurring tuition-based revenue model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Gîza

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Services: Revenue generated from tuition fees paid by students enrolled at Taaleem's managed universities including NUB, Badya University, and Memphis University. Programs span multiple faculties including Medicine, Dentistry, Engineering, Business Administration, and more.
2. University Management Services: Platform fees and management services provided to university assets under Taaleem's operational and financial control

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Taaleem is a higher education management company that operates and manages three private universities in Egypt: Nahda University in Beni Suef (NUB), Badya University, and Memphis University. The company uses a centralized platform-based model to deliver academic programs across faculties including Medicine, Dentistry, Engineering, Business Administration, Computer Science, and Physiotherapy to approximately 15,681 enrolled students, generating revenue primarily through tuition fees while providing international academic partnerships with MUVI, University of Texas, and Maastricht University.

Product overview

Taaleem operates as a higher education management company offering a platform-based model for managing a portfolio of three distinct universities in Egypt. The platform centralizes supporting functions while enabling each institution to deliver tailored academic programs. Core products include Nahda University in Beni Suef (first and largest private university in Upper Egypt with 10 faculties), Badya University in West Cairo (60% Taaleem-owned, 6 faculties), and Memphis University in East Cairo (minority-owned with full operational control, 2 operating faculties). The platform also encompasses academic partnerships with international institutions including MUVI, University of Texas, and Maastricht University.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nahda University in Beni Suef (NUB) First and largest private university in Upper Egypt, operating 10 academic faculties offering programs aligned with international standards. Spans 190,000 square meters including a teaching hospital, student dormitories, and sports complex. Features an academic partnership with Medical University of Vienna International (MUVI).
• Badya University Top-tier private university in West Cairo (6th of October City), 60% owned by Taaleem and 40% by Palm Hills Development. Located within Palm Hills Development's Badya smart city project, spanning 167,000 square meters with capacity for approximately 12,500 students across eight planned faculties. Affiliated with University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) and partnered with Maastricht University.
• Memphis University Prestigious higher education institution in East Cairo, developed over two phases spanning more than 80,000 square meters. Taaleem holds minority stake while maintaining full operational and financial control. Currently offers faculties of Medicine and Business Administration with 351 enrolled students in AY 2025/26.

Quantifiable outcome

• Revenue growth of 34% YoY reaching EGP 2,411mn in 9M 25/26
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Microsoft LearncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2026Badya University's School of Computer Science partnership with Microsoft Learn to provide students with enhanced learning opportunities and industry-relevant skills for the digital economy.
• Red Hat AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2026Badya University joined Red Hat Academy program to provide industry-recognized training and hands-on learning opportunities for technology sector students.
• Ahl Masr FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 March 2026Badya University signed MoU with Ahl Masr Foundation for Ahl Masr Burn Hospital to strengthen cooperation in medical education and training, and exchange of expertise between faculty and medical teams.
• El-Hazek ConstructionminorOthers · 10 September 2023Construction partnership for Memphis University phase one development. El-Hazek Construction commenced implementation of the first phase of Memphis University in East Cairo.
• Palm Hills Development (PHD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partnership where Taaleem owns 60% and Palm Hills Development owns 40% of Badya University. Located within Palm Hills' Badya sustainable smart city project. Taaleem maintains full operational and financial control.
• Medical University of Vienna International (MUVI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership to enhance the quality of NUB's Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Dentistry curricula. Partnership developed academic programs aligned with international standards.
• University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBadya University signed affiliation agreement with UTMB for academic collaboration, bringing international medical education standards to Egypt.
• Northern Kentucky University (NKU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership secured between NUB and Northern Kentucky University for student and faculty exchange and curriculum development.
• Maastricht UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership finalized for Badya University to bring European academic standards and international best practices to the institution.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• American University in Cairo: Egypt's leading non-profit private university operating multiple schools across arts, sciences, business, and engineering. Directly comparable to Taaleem's premium-tier positioning in Egypt's private higher education market and competes for the same high-achieving student segment.
• German University in Cairo (GUC): Top-tier Egypt-based private university offering German-style programs in engineering, pharmacy, and business. Competes directly with Taaleem's NUB and Badya in STEM and applied sciences, with similar tier positioning.
• British University in Egypt (BUE): Private Egyptian university offering UK-style degree programs with twin arrangements with UK institutions. Competes with Taaleem in Greater Cairo for tuition-paying students seeking English-language, internationally aligned degrees.
• Modern Sciences and Arts University (MSA): Egyptian private university with multiple faculties (medicine, dentistry, engineering, business). Operates in a similar tier and competes for the same Egyptian private HE demand pool as Taaleem's campuses.
• Nile University: Private Egyptian university focused on engineering, IT, business, and pharmacy, with a strong international partnership orientation. Comparable to Taaleem's positioning in technology and applied sciences faculties.
• Future University in Egypt (FUE): Private Egyptian university with multiple faculties including medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy. Competes for premium Cairo students and serves a similar role in Egypt's private HE ecosystem as Taaleem's campuses.
• Misr International University (MIU): Private Egyptian university with faculties in medicine, dentistry, engineering, and business. Operates in a similar tier and competes for mid-to-premium Egyptian students, especially in Cairo.
• Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport (AASTMT): Large Egyptian private higher education institution with multiple campuses across Egypt and the Arab world. Comparable in scale and multi-campus structure to Taaleem's platform with similar vocational and professional orientation.

Broad incumbents

• GEMS Education: Largest MENA-based private K-12 and higher education operator globally. While focused primarily on K-12, its platform approach to multi-country education operations mirrors Taaleem's multi-asset platform model.

Others

• SABIS International School Network: Global education operator running K-12 schools across MENA and internationally. Adjacent peer given shared multi-country private education delivery, though SABIS does not operate degree-granting institutions comparable to Taaleem's universities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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