Ain Shams University - Faculty of Commerce

The Faculty of Commerce at Ain Shams University is a long‑established public business school located on the Abbassia campus in Cairo. It integrates commerce, finance, accounting and economics education within one of Egypt’s largest universities. The Faculty builds on its historic roots in the former Higher Institute of Financial and Commercial Sciences and aligns academic activity with the university’s mission for research, community service and sustainable development.

Serving a large and diverse student population, the Faculty operates from El‑Khalyfa El‑Mamoun Street and maintains active involvement in development initiatives, research dissemination and public-sector engagement. Its centers and academic units support applied learning and sustained relevance in Egypt’s higher‑education landscape.

The Faculty leverages Ain Shams University’s extensive alumni base, which includes senior leaders in government and industry. This network supports strong employer recognition of degrees and sustained engagement with banks, accounting firms and public institutions. Partnerships with professional bodies, such as the Institute of Management Accountants, enhance career preparation and certification pathways.

Students benefit from internship placements, career events, applied research projects and community‑based initiatives that cultivate practical skills. Graduates typically progress into accounting, auditing, banking, analysis, public administration and entrepreneurial activity. Research units and postgraduate programs further open pathways into consultancy and policy‑related work.

The Faculty combines a long-standing public reputation with accessible education aligned to national standards. Students benefit from broad academic coverage—business, finance, accounting and banking—paired with sector-oriented innovations such as the Banking Sciences program. Its position within a major metropolitan university ensures strong academic support and robust student services.

Active industry links, applied research units and entrepreneurship programs strengthen practical learning and employment prospects. Scholarship opportunities and international mobility pathways expand global exposure, while affordability ensures wide accessibility. These elements together offer a balanced, practice-focused and reputable route into Egypt’s business professions.

The Faculty advances applied research and community development through units dedicated to business statistics, entrepreneurship, human development, IT and crisis management. These centers conduct training, outreach and research that reinforce the Faculty’s societal contribution and help students gain hands‑on experience. Entrepreneurship initiatives promote SME creation and link students to national funding programs.

Academic innovation includes the Banking Sciences Program, addressing modern banking and fintech needs through collaboration with the Central Bank of Egypt. Digital transformation is supported by university-wide e-learning, virtual tours and smart services, improving access to materials and publication platforms. Mobility scholarships and partnerships strengthen its global connections.

 What undergraduate programs are available and in what language? The Faculty offers comprehensive commerce degrees, including the new Banking Sciences program. Courses are taught mainly in Arabic with English used for technical terminology and selected materials.

 How can students apply, and are scholarships offered? Admission follows Egypt’s national university-placement system. The Faculty also highlights scholarships such as IMA and Sawiris-funded awards, which support mobility, training and professional exam preparation.

 What career and internship support is provided? Students access internships through faculty–industry partnerships, entrepreneurship units, employer events and applied research centers, ensuring strong exposure to banking, accounting and SME environments.

Admission is completed through Egypt’s national higher‑education placement system, where applicants list the Faculty of Commerce as their preferred option. Requirements include secondary-school certification, identification documents and, for postgraduate applicants, transcripts and program‑specific materials. Annual timelines follow the national academic calendar and are announced on university platforms.

Tuition follows public‑university fee structures and differs for Egyptian, regional and international students. Accommodation is available through university-managed hostels with limited capacity. Prospective students are encouraged to consult official portals for updates, explore virtual guides and contact the Faculty for program-specific inquiries and documentation needs.