Misr International University

What Misr International University does

Misr International University (MIU) is a private multi-faculty research university headquartered on KM 28 Cairo-Ismailia Road, Ahmed Orabi District, Cairo, Egypt. Established in 1996, it operates 1,001–5,000 staff and offers undergraduate and graduate programs across at least eight faculties: Computer Science, Engineering Sciences & Arts, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Pharmacy, Oral & Dental Medicine, Business Administration & International Trade, Al-Alsun (Languages), and Mass Communication, augmented by a Continuing Education Center. The institution holds multiple international and national accreditations—ACPE for all pharmacy programs through 2029, ADA 4-year continued recognition for the Continuing Dental Education Center, AHPGS assessment for the dental program, and NAQAAE renewals for Al-Alsun and Engineering—and appears consecutively in QS Arab, Times Higher Education, Webometrics, and Scimago rankings.

MIU's technology stack centers on a Moodle-based E-Learning Management System deployed across multiple instances (moodle1.miuegypt.edu.eg, moodle2.miuegypt.edu.eg) serving different faculties, supplemented by an MIU Student Portal (portal.miuegypt.edu.eg), an institutional mail system (mail.miuegypt.edu.eg), and a digital library (library.miuegypt.edu.eg). The product surface is rounded out by an Alumni & Career Development Center, a Freelancing Hub, the MSP Technical Club, and the ACPC Programming Club. Distribution is direct-to-consumer, campus-based, with hybrid online supplementation; corporate channels include partnerships with SAP (Dual Study Program), IBM, NVIDIA, Cisco, Odoo, Sigmund Freud University Vienna, L'Oréal Egypt, PwC, and Parkville Pharmaceuticals.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual tuition and academic fees for undergraduate and graduate programs across the faculties, classified as subscription recurring. A secondary professional-services stream comes from the Continuing Education Center via technical courses, professional development workshops, and certification programs. Specific tuition price points are not publicly disclosed on the website. Customer segments are horizontal across persona-based cohorts—undergraduate students (primary), graduate students, and working professionals—with MIU positioned on internationally portable credentials (notably ACPE-accredited pharmacy) and employer-aligned curricula.

Name

Misr International University

Legal name

Misr International University

Website

https://miuegypt.edu.eg

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Misr International University is a private research university in Cairo, Egypt offering undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple faculties—Pharmacy, Dental Medicine, Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering, Languages, and Mass Communication—with international accreditations including ACPE and NAQAAE.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cairo

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate and graduate program tuition fees, including specialized programs in pharmacy, dental medicine, computer science, business, and languages
2. Continuing Education Programs: Revenue from technical courses, professional development workshops, and certification programs offered through the Continuing Education Center

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Misr International University is a private multi-faculty research university delivering undergraduate, graduate (Master's), and doctoral degree programs across faculties of Computer Science, Engineering Sciences & Arts, Pharmacy, Oral & Dental Medicine, Business Administration & International Trade, Al-Alsun & Mass Communication, and Electronics & Communication Engineering. Core offerings include internationally accredited professional degrees (ACPE-accredited pharmacy, ADA-recognized dental continuing education), industry-aligned curricula via corporate partnerships (SAP, IBM, NVIDIA, Cisco, Odoo, L'Oréal), and hands-on training through facilities including an Educational Pharmacy, Dental Clinic Complex, and Continuing Education Center. Auxiliary digital services (Moodle LMS, Student Portal, Library, Mail, Alumni & Career Development Center) support the campus-based education delivery model.

Product overview

Misr International University (MIU) operates as a multi-faculty private university in Egypt offering a comprehensive educational technology ecosystem. The university's digital infrastructure includes a Moodle-based E-Learning Management System serving all faculties, a Student Portal for academic management, institutional Mail System, Library Services, and Alumni & Career Development Center. The institution provides specialized technical programs through student clubs including the MSP Technical Club, ACPC Programming Club, and Freelancing Hub. MIU's technology-enhanced education spans faculties of Computer Science (with AI and Cybersecurity majors), Pharmacy (ACPE-accredited), Business Administration, Oral & Dental Medicine (with ADA-recognized Continuing Dental Education Center), Engineering, and Al-Alsun & Mass Communication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MIU E-Learning Management System Moodle-based online learning platform deployed across multiple instances (moodle1.miuegypt.edu.eg and moodle2.miuegypt.edu.eg) serving all university faculties including Computer Science, Engineering, Pharmacy, Oral & Dental Medicine, Business Administration, and Al-Alsun & Mass Communication. Provides course materials, assignments, and online learning capabilities for enrolled MIU students.
• MIU Student Portal Online portal for MIU students to access academic records, registration, grades, and student services.
• MIU Library System Digital and physical library services including online resources, databases, and research materials for the MIU community.
• MIU Mail System Institutional email service for MIU students, faculty, and staff.
• MIU Alumni & Career Development Center Career services portal providing skills development, networking opportunities, employment fair access, and summer training programs for MIU graduates.
• MIU Freelancing Hub Platform and program supporting student freelancing skills development, career building through freelancing sessions and industry connections.
• MIU MSP Technical Club Student technical club establishing strategic partnerships with industry sectors and enhancing students' technical competencies through specialized workshops.
• MIU ACPC Programming Club Programming competition club representing MIU in the Egyptian Collegiate Programming Contest (ECPC) and other coding competitions.
• Undergraduate Degree Programs Bachelor's degree programs across multiple faculties including Pharmacy (ACPE-accredited), Oral & Dental Medicine, Computer Science (with AI and Cybersecurity majors), Engineering Sciences & Arts, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Business Administration & International Trade (Marketing, Finance, Business Intelligence), and Al-Alsun & Mass Communication (translation/TEFL). Designed for prospective Egyptian and international students seeking internationally recognized undergraduate credentials.
• Graduate Degree Programs (Master's and PhD) Master's and doctoral degree programs across multiple faculties including Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science, Master of Media and Cultural Studies, Faculty of Pharmacy Master's, and M.Sc. Implantology dual-degree with Sigmund Freud University Vienna. Designed for students pursuing advanced research and international credentials.
• Continuing Education Center Programs Professional development and certification programs offered through the Continuing Education Center, including technical courses, professional workshops, and certification programs in partnership with corporate entities such as SAP, Cisco, NVIDIA, and Odoo. Targeted at working professionals and students seeking industry-recognized credentials.
• Dental Clinic Complex On-campus dental training facility providing hands-on clinical training for Oral & Dental Medicine students.
• Educational Pharmacy On-campus educational pharmacy opened in collaboration with Parkville Pharmaceuticals, providing hands-on professional training to bridge academic learning with pharmaceutical practice for pharmacy students.

Quantifiable outcome

• MIU pharmacy graduates eligible to apply directly for Canadian Pharmacist Qualifying Examination Part I without additional evaluation

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.

• SAP EgyptmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2026Collaboration agreement for SAP Dual Study Program Initiative through Faculty of Computer Science. The program aims to enhance students' skills and employability in enterprise software and digital transformation.
• IBMmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 December 2025Exploratory engagement session with IBM to discuss partnership opportunities within CSR initiatives. Aims to enhance students' skills, employability, and industry readiness through technology collaboration.
• Ain Shams UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 October 20255th International Ain Shams-MIU Dental Congress collaboration. Combined expertise of two leading dental faculties for academic and research advancement.
• Sigmund Freud University ViennamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 July 2025Memorandum of Understanding for M.Sc. Implantology Program, providing international dual-degree opportunity for dental medicine students.
• Utopia Pharmaceutical FactoryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2025MoU signed for collaboration and professional development in pharmaceutical manufacturing and industry standards.
• CiscomajorTechnology or Integration · 3 April 2025Network Security certification program through Cisco Networking Academy. Students awarded 'Network Security' certificates as part of the collaboration.
• L'Oréal EgyptminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 February 2025Partnership for collaboration agreement signed between Faculty of Business Administration & International Trade and L'Oréal Egypt Talent Acquisition.
• NVIDIAmajorTechnology or Integration · 13 February 2025Fundamentals of Deep Learning Workshop collaboration between NVIDIA and MIU Faculty of Computer Science. Provides students with access to cutting-edge AI and deep learning training.
• DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 December 2024Workshop on 'AI in Higher Education' organized with DAAD Kairo Akademie, exploring potential of AI in enhancing education quality.
• Operation Smile EgyptmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic community service partnership including dental/oral health missions, training for teaching assistants, and cleft lip/palate patient care programs.
• PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAuditing simulation collaboration with Accounting Department, Faculty of Business Administration. Industry professionals conduct practical training sessions.
• Parkville PharmaceuticalsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOpening of Educational Pharmacy in collaboration with Parkville Pharmaceuticals, bridging academic learning with hands-on professional training.
• Cleopatra Hospitals GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth awareness campaigns and events including World Restart a Heart Day celebration on campus.
• Abbott PharmaceuticalsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth awareness campaigns and pharmaceutical industry training programs for pharmacy students.
• Hikma PharmaceuticalsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner80-hour Pharmaceutical Industry Summer Training Program recognition ceremony for pharmacy students.
• Aristotle UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternship Training Administration collaboration for dental medicine students including direct restoration workshop.
• CAPP (Center for Advanced Professional Practices)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement with Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine Continuing Education Unit for dental education and technology advancement.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Future University in Egypt (FUE): Egyptian private university focused on health sciences (pharmacy, dentistry, medicine) plus engineering and business. Most directly comparable to MIU on its ACPE-relevant Pharmacy and ADA-relevant Dental programs and on the Cairo private-enrollment customer segment.
• October 6 University: Egyptian private university with broad faculty coverage including medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, engineering, and languages. Directly comparable multi-faculty private competitor for Egyptian undergraduate enrollment at similar price points.
• Ahram Canadian University (ACU): Egyptian private university operating multi-faculty programs in business, engineering, and computer science with North American academic collaborations. Comparable to MIU as a mid-tier private player pursuing international credentials and industry partnerships.
• Nile University: Cairo-based private university with strong emphasis on Computer Science, AI, and engineering, partnered with industry. Competes with MIU's Computer Science faculty for the same Egyptian tech-student pool and for corporate tech partnerships (e.g., NVIDIA, Cisco-style programs).
• German University in Cairo (GUC): Egyptian private university with German academic partnerships and faculties in engineering, business, and applied sciences. Competes head-to-head with MIU on tech- and industry-aligned curricula and on attracting students who would otherwise consider MIU's Computer Science or Engineering programs.
• Pharos University in Alexandria: Egyptian private university with multi-faculty offerings including pharmacy, dentistry, and engineering. Competes with MIU for students willing to consider non-Cairo private options, and tracks similar professional-school positioning.
• British University in Egypt (BUE): Egyptian private university partnered with UK institutions, offering multi-faculty programs including engineering, business, and pharmacy. Directly comparable to MIU on private-sector positioning, English-medium instruction, and international credentialing strategy.
• American University in Cairo (AUC): Egypt's flagship private, US-accredited university offering multi-faculty programs across business, engineering, sciences, and humanities. Directly competes with MIU for Egyptian and international students seeking internationally recognized credentials and tracks similar application/dual-degree strategies.

Broad incumbents

• American University of Beirut (AUB): Regionally dominant private research university serving the MENA student market. Not a direct Cairo competitor, but functions as an aspirational peer for MIU's international credentialing strategy and competes for a portion of high-fee-paying regional students.

Regional players

• Ain Shams University: Large Egyptian public research university; MIU's pharmacy and dental faculties explicitly collaborate with Ain Shams on the 5th International Ain Shams-MIU Dental Congress. Represents the public-sector benchmark MIU is positioned against (and differentiates from via international accreditation).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MIU.Egy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/misr-international-university

Compliance9 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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