Universities of Canada in Egypt

What Universities of Canada in Egypt does

Universities of Canada in Egypt (UofCanada) is a private educational institution operating the first International Branch Campus (IBC) in Egypt, established in 2018 in the New Administrative Capital's Knowledge City under Presidential Decree No. 9 of 2019. The institution functions as a multi-tenant academic platform hosting accredited Canadian universities, with the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) as the flagship tenant and Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson) listed as a second hosted university. Students earn Canadian degrees identical to those issued at the home campuses, covering four undergraduate programs (BBA Business Administration, BSc. Sustainable Design Engineering, BSc. Computer Science & Mathematics, and BA Faculty of Arts) and one graduate program (MBA in Global Leadership), organized under four faculties.

Name

Universities of Canada in Egypt

Legal name

Universities of Canada in Egypt

Website

https://uofcanada.edu.eg

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Business and Secretarial Schools (61141), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International Branch/Partner Community Colleges (EDAHADAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Technical Universities with Computing, Data & AI Focus (EDAHAEAK)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate business programs
• International branch campus
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cairo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Undergraduate Programs: Revenue generated from undergraduate tuition fees paid by Egyptian and international students per academic program. Egyptian students pay in EGP while international students pay in USD.
2. Tuition Fees - MBA Program: Full program tuition fees for MBA in Global Leadership: LE 250,000 for Egyptian Students / USD 10,000 for International Students, payable in 4 installments. UPEI graduates receive 20% discount.
3. Application Fees: Non-refundable application processing fees: EGP 1,500 for Egyptian students, USD 80 for international students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Universities of Canada in Egypt is an International Branch Campus (IBC) established in 2018 in Egypt's New Administrative Capital, hosting the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI). It delivers Canadian undergraduate and graduate degree programs identical to those offered at UPEI's main campus in Charlottetown, Canada, supplemented by student support services including career development, student residences, wellness, athletics, and an entrepreneurship center.

Product overview

Universities of Canada in Egypt is an International Branch Campus (IBC) established in 2018 in the New Administrative Capital, hosting the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI). The institution offers a portfolio of five academic programs: four undergraduate degrees (BBA Business Administration, BSc. Sustainable Design Engineering, BSc. Computer Science & Mathematics, and BA Faculty of Arts) and one graduate program (MBA in Global Leadership). These programs are organized under four faculties (McDougall Faculty of Business, Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering, Faculty of Mathematical and Computational Sciences, and Faculty of Arts) and supplemented by student support services including a Career Development Center, Student Wellness counseling, Student Residences, Athletics facilities, and an Entrepreneurship Center. The institution also provides co-operative education work placements and English language proficiency testing for admissions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UPEI Cairo Campus: The Cairo Campus of University of Prince Edward Island, offering Canadian degree programs including BBA Business Administration, BSc Sustainable Design Engineering, BSc Computer Science & Mathematics, BA Faculty of Arts, and MBA in Global Leadership.

Products and services

• BBA Business Administration Bachelor of Business Administration program delivered through the McDougall Faculty of Business, providing comprehensive business education with specializations in Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, and Organizational Management. Intended for high-school graduates seeking a Canadian-accredited business degree in Egypt.
• BSc. Sustainable Design Engineering Four-year Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Design Engineering with specializations in Mechatronics and Sustainable Energy, focusing on innovative engineering solutions. Intended for prospective engineering students seeking a Canadian-accredited engineering degree in Egypt.
• BSc. Computer Science & Mathematics Bachelor of Science program in Mathematical and Computational Sciences with specializations in Computer Science, Video Game Development, and Data Analytics. Intended for students seeking a Canadian-accredited degree in computing and math disciplines in Egypt.
• BA Faculty of Arts Bachelor of Arts program offering studies in Applied Communication, Leadership and Culture, Political Science, and Economics. Intended for students seeking a Canadian-accredited liberal-arts degree in Egypt.
• MBA in Global Leadership 16-month cohort-model MBA program in Global Leadership designed to develop ethically and socially responsible global managers and business leaders. Includes 14 courses and an MBA Skills Orientation Module, priced at LE 250,000 for Egyptian students and USD 10,000 for international students, payable in 4 installments. UPEI graduates receive a 20% discount. Intended for working professionals seeking an internationally recognized MBA.
• Co-operative Education Program Work-integrated learning opportunity allowing students to gain paid work experience while studying and receive credit hours for work periods, integrating real-world work experiences with academic studies. Available to enrolled undergraduate students.
• Career Development Center Career services center organizing career fairs, one-on-one coaching, guest speaker events, and internship opportunities both on and off campus to support students throughout their academic journey and after graduation.
• Student Residences Off-campus student housing in Al-Rehab City, New Cairo, offering a gated community with Wi-Fi, shared lounges and kitchens, housekeeping, surveillance cameras, security personnel, and ID access control, located about 25-30 minutes from campus.
• Student Wellness Services Confidential counseling services and wellness-focused events organized throughout the year to support students' emotional and psychological wellbeing.
• Entrepreneurship Center EC center supporting student entrepreneurship with resources, mentorship, and programs to develop entrepreneurial mindset and business skills.
• Sports Facilities and Athletics

Quantifiable outcome

• 81% of graduates are employed within the first three months
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• DMZ CairominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 May 2024Community partner for Techne Summit Cairo 2024. DMZ Cairo is a startup incubator and innovation hub that held its Demo Day 2023 at the university campus.
• Al Ahly Sporting ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 August 2023Two-year sponsorship and exclusive educational partnership agreement announced July 30, 2023. Al Ahly SC members receive educational benefits through Universities of Canada in Egypt.
• University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018UPEI is the primary hosted university operating at the Universities of Canada in Egypt campus. The Cairo campus offers the same programs and degrees as the main campus in Charlottetown, Canada, including BBA, BSc. programs, and MBA. Students receive identical Canadian degrees.
• Banque MisrminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor Egyptian bank hosted an on-campus event through the Career Development Center, providing real-world learning experience and industry engagement for students.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• American University in Cairo (AUC): The most established American-style university in Egypt, with a much larger program portfolio and alumni base. Operates in the same addressable market for students seeking internationally accredited degrees, but with significantly broader scale and recognition.
• New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD): Premier US international branch campus in the MENA region, offering a full liberal arts and sciences curriculum modeled on the New York home campus. Comparable as a globally branded IBC in the region, though at materially higher price point and selectivity.

Direct peers

• Canadian University Dubai: Canadian-curriculum university operating in the MENA region (Dubai), offering bachelor's and master's programs modeled on Canadian standards. Directly comparable as a Canadian-degree platform serving regional students priced in USD/AED.
• Heriot-Watt University Dubai: UK international branch campus in Dubai delivering undergraduate and postgraduate programs with the same curriculum as the home campus. Comparable as an established IBC serving MENA students seeking British/foreign credentials at premium price points.
• German University in Cairo (GUC): Egyptian International Branch Campus operating German-style engineering, business, and applied science programs in partnership with German universities. Directly comparable as a Cairo-based IBC model targeting similar Egyptian and international student segments.
• British University in Egypt (BUE): Egypt-based international university affiliated with UK partner institutions offering British-style undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Closely comparable in mission (foreign credentials in Egypt) and target student segments.

Others

• University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI): Parent academic partner whose degrees UofCanada awards. Not a competitor but the institutional backer whose brand, curriculum, and academic standards underpin UofCanada's value proposition.
• Ryerson University (Toronto Metropolitan University): Listed as a second hosted university on UofCanada's website, indicating pipeline expansion of the multi-university platform model. Relevant as a potential future hosted partner rather than a current competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/uofcanada
• YouTubeyoutube.com/uofcanada
• Facebookfacebook.com/uofcanada
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/universities-of-canada-in-egypt
• Instagraminstagram.com/uofcanada
• TikToktiktok.com/@uofcanada

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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