Academic Requirements
Entry Requirements
ARU Cairo seeks self-motivated, career-driven, and creative learners who demonstrate the skills and potential required for their chosen field of study. Admission to the university is highly competitive, and meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Each application is reviewed holistically by the ARU Admissions Committee, with offers extended to the most qualified candidates.
Applicants are encouraged to upload any additional documents that may strengthen their application, such as certificates or evidence of achievements.
Academic Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements per school
Cambridge School of Art
| Curriculum | Foundation Year |
|---|---|
|
IGCSE / A-Level |
5 O-levels (≥ C/4) including Math and English |
|
American Diploma |
GPA ≥ 2.0 |
|
IB Diploma |
22 points overall. Reviewed Case by case base. |
|
French Baccalaureate |
10+/20 Reviewed Case by case base. |
|
Thanaweya Amma |
Literary or Scientific Sections, Pass at. 60% |
Cambridge School of Creative Industries
| Curriculum | Foundation Year |
|---|---|
|
IGCSE / A-Level |
5 O-levels (≥ C/4) including Math and English |
|
American Diploma |
GPA ≥ 2.0 |
|
IB Diploma |
22 points overall. Reviewed Case by case base. |
|
French Baccalaureate |
10+/20 Reviewed Case by case base. |
|
Thanaweya Amma |
Literary or Scientific Sections, Pass at. 60% |
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
| Curriculum | Foundation Year |
|---|---|
|
IGCSE / A-Level |
5 O-levels (≥ C/4) including Math and English |
|
American Diploma |
GPA ≥ 2.0 |
|
IB Diploma |
22 points overall. Reviewed Case by case base. |
|
French Baccalaureate |
10+/20 Reviewed Case by case base. |
|
Thanaweya Amma |
Literary or Scientific Sections, Pass at. 60% |
School of Economics, Finance and Law
| Curriculum | Foundation Year |
|---|---|
|
IGCSE / A-Level |
5 O-levels (≥ C/4) including Math and English |
|
American Diploma |
GPA ≥ 2.0 |
|
IB Diploma |
22 points overall. Reviewed Case by case base. |
|
French Baccalaureate |
10+/20 Reviewed Case by case base. |
|
Thanaweya Amma |
Literary or Scientific Sections, Pass at. 60% |
School of Management
| Curriculum | Foundation Year |
|---|---|
|
IGCSE / A-Level |
5 O-levels (≥ C/4) including Math and English |
|
American Diploma |
GPA ≥ 2.0 |
|
IB Diploma |
22 points overall. Reviewed Case by case base. |
|
French Baccalaureate |
10+/20 Reviewed Case by case base. |
|
Thanaweya Amma |
Literary or Scientific Sections, Pass at. 60% |
School of Computing and Information Science
| Curriculum | Foundation Year |
|---|---|
|
IGCSE / A-Level |
5 O-levels (≥ C/4) including Math and English |
|
American Diploma |
GPA 2.0–2.69 |
|
IB Diploma |
24 points overall |
|
French Baccalaureate |
11+/20 Reviewed Case by case base. |
|
Thanaweya Amma |
65% (Scientific Sections). |
School of Engineering and the Built Environment
| Curriculum | Foundation Year |
|---|---|
|
IGCSE / A-Level |
5 O-levels (≥ C/4) including Math and English |
|
American Diploma |
GPA 2.0–2.69 |
|
IB Diploma |
24 points overall |
|
French Baccalaureate |
11+/20 |
|
Thanaweya Amma |
70%+ (Mathematics Track) |
School of Psychology, Sport and Sensory Science
| Curriculum | Foundation Year |
|---|---|
|
IGCSE / A-Level |
5 O-levels (≥ C/4) including Math and English |
|
American Diploma |
GPA ≥ 2.0 |
|
IB Diploma |
22 points overall. Reviewed Case by case base. |
|
French Baccalaureate |
10+/20 |
|
Thanaweya Amma |
Literary or Scientific Sections, Pass at. 60% |