Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST) is a research university with an ambition to cultivate an academic environment and become a benchmark for the Egyptian and African countries in education. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) fully supports EJUST by sending their administrative and academic experts to assist and guide in the technical and managerial system of the university, as well as sending academic experts from the Japanese Supporting University Consortium (JSUC) to support in teaching, conducting joint research and co-supervising graduate students. The Egyptian government fully runs and financially supports the university, which is managed by Egyptian members from both the academic and administrative staff. They represent stakeholders from the government, as well as members from the academic field and industry from both countries.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must pass successfully the personal and academic interview
· Applicant minimum acceptance percentage is 60% at the interview
· Interview (Personal and Academic)
· Oral Examination
Admission Requirement: TOEFL iBT 79 or Academic IELTS: 6.5.
· The Language certificate should be valid on the date of the application submission.
· Applicants whose native language is English are not required to submit official evidence of English Language Proficiency.
| For Faculty of Engineering (FOE) Programs
· FOE M.Sc. applicants: should hold a Bachelor degree in engineering with CGPA ≥ 3 out of 4 / Description ≥ very good/ classification ≥ second class upper or equivalent to the mentioned before. · FOE PhD applicants: should have M.Sc. (thesis-based) degrees in engineering, related to his proposed research topic, with a distinguished academic record in the related undergraduate program’s major. For Basic and Applied Sciences (BAS) Programs · BAS M.Sc. applicants: should hold a Bachelor degree in Science in the field of specialization with a CGPA ≥ 3 out of 4 / Description ≥ very good/ classification ≥ second class upper or equivalent to the mentioned before. · BAS PhD applicants: should have M.Sc. (thesis-based) degrees in Science, related to his proposed research topic, with a distinguished academic record in the related undergraduate program’s major. The student’s academic background should match the academic requirements of the program he/she is applying for (Please refer to academic background tables). |
Documents Required for Application
The following documents (SCANNED Copies) should be attached to the Online Application Form. Once the applicant passes the interview he/ she will be required to submit certified hard copies to E-JUST(certified by the Egyptian embassy):
| Research Proposal | The applicant must attach his/her research proposal to the application. The proposal shall be about the research area that he/she chose from the application form. |
| Statement of Purpose | A statement of your reasons to join E-JUST |
| CV | |
| B.Sc. Certificate and B.Sc. Transcript | The B.Sc. transcript must include the grading system (the scanned copy of the transcript must be both sides front and back) |
| B.Sc. Graduation Project | The file shall include the whole project (not a summarized copy) |
| M.Sc. Certificate and M.Sc. Transcript | For PhD applicants only |
| Summary of M.Sc. thesis | For PhD applicants only |
| M.Sc. Thesis | For PhD applicants only |
| Two academic recommendation letters | Attach two letters of recommendation from professors or ex-advisors in the applicant’s affiliating university/academic institution |
| International TOEFL 79/Academic IELTS 6.5 | Applicants whose native language is English are not required to submit official evidence of English language proficiency |
| Personal Data Passport Page | The page containing the applicant’s name and date of birth (Valid for at least two years from the date of application) |
| Personal Photograph (Formal Photo) | Attach one personal professional photograph (size 4×6 cm, the upper half of body, full-faced, hatless, white background, same as a passport photo) taken within the past 6 months. |
| Certificate of health (E-JUST designated form) | Click Here to Download the Form |
| Security Application (E-JUST designated form) | Click Here to Download the Form |
| Endorsement Letter (For Currently employed TAs/ Researchers…etc.) | Applicants who apply for TICAD8 scholarship and currently working as teaching or research assistants must submit an endorsement letter.
The endorsement letter states that the applicants shall continue their jobs in their home universities or institutions after completion of their postgraduate programs at E-JUST. It must be an official statement signed and stamped by the affiliated institution |
| Handbook of the university/faculty/institute….etc. of the certificate for Bachelor’s degree (and M.Sc. degree for Ph.D. applicants) | It should be stating clearly the conditions of registration, the conditions of obtaining the certificate and the scientific content of the study curriculum The part that includes the required information only). It can be obtained from the university website. |
Note1: All credentials submitted must be in English, or an official translation must be attached to the documents originally not issued in English.
Note2: Original documents submitted shall NOT be returned under any circumstances
Note3: Any Costs incurred during the selection procedures including travel expenses, documents preparation (official papers, photos, visa application, etc.) and any other personal expenses will NOT be covered but should be paid by the applicant.
Study Duration:
For Engineering and Basic and Applied Sciences Majors:
The maximum period to complete the Master’s program study and obtain the MSc degree is three academic years. However, the student can graduate and obtain the MSc degree after two years from the enrollment date if he/she can finish all the graduation requirements in these two years.
The maximum period to complete the PhD program study and obtain the PhD degree is five academic years. However, the student can graduate and obtain the Ph.D. degree after three years from the enrollment date if he/she can finish all the graduation requirements in these three years.
The scholarship’s term is the period necessary to complete the degree requirements in E-JUST, which should be two years for the M.Sc. degree preceded by 6 months for preparatory courses (if necessary).
For the Ph.D. degree, the scholarship term is three years
Fall 2024 International Admission Dates and Deadlines
| Process | Due Dates for Fall 2024 Semester | |
| 1 | Application Submission | November 8, 2023 – February 10, 2024 |
| 2 | Primary Screening Announcement | March 14, 2024 |
| 3 | Interview and exams | March 24 – March 28, 2024 |
| 4 | Result announcement | April 30, 2024 |
| 5 | Deadline to receive all the original certificates certified by the Egyptian Embassy | May 31, 2024 |
| 6 | Arrival in E-JUST | September 14, 2024 |
| 7 | Medical Check-up | To be determined |
| 8 | Orientation week | To be determined |
| 9 | Start of lectures | September 24, 2024 |
* Note: Reasons for disqualification in any stage of the selection procedure will NOT be disclosed.
Scholarship Coverage:
E-JUST TICAD8 scholarship is a fully funded scholarship that covers:
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation
- Monthly stipend
- Medical care
- International Flight Fare (Round Tickets; from and to the applicant’s home country)
How to apply?
Please click on “Apply now” available through the international admission tab at the E-JUST website fill in the online application and attach all of the required documents.
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