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🇺🇸Boston · Capital
Study in United States
The US has the world's largest pool of universities, generous merit scholarships, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) that lets you work for 1–3 years after graduating depending on your field.
Master's tuition
$25–60k
≈ EGP 52,500 EGP avg
Monthly living
EGP 124,545
Median across 4 cities
Post-study work
1–3 yrs (OPT)
20 hrs/wk during study
From Cairo
~12 hrs
≈ flight
$700 – $1,500
≈ EGP 36,554 – EGP 78,330
Why Egyptian students choose United States
- ✦STEM OPT gives engineering grads 3 years of work rights
- ✦Big-name scholarships from Fulbright, AMIDEAST, and individual universities
- ✦Strong Egyptian-American alumni networks in NY, Boston, Bay Area
- ✦MS in CS / Data Science is the most common Egyptian master's pathway
Universities
220+
Intakes
Aug · Jan
Climate
Mild
Language
English
Capital
Boston
Best for
career
Popular fields
- CS
- Finance
- Design
Satisfaction
8.0/10
From international student surveys.
Rates fluctuate. Last updated 2026-05-31.