1,270 Egyptian Students from Ukraine Undergo Examinations to Enroll in Local Universities

On Sunday, Egyptian Ministry of Emigration and Expatriate Affairs said that the country's students returning from Ukraine are set to undergo examinations on Monday to enroll in Egyptian universities.

A total of 1,270 students who were forced to flee the war-ridden country have already submitted their papers to the emigration ministry in order to apply for enrolment into Egyptian universities.

The initiative, taking place under the directives of Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi, aims to help support Egyptian students returning from Ukraine to carry on their studies back in Egypt by making it easier to transfer into Egyptian universities, the ministry said.

The Cabinet, on its part, has closely examined the situation and has taken steps to streamline the transfer process, the ministry said, adding that they will carefully take into account their extraordinary circumstances.

According to a report received by Minister of Emigration and Expatriate Affairs Nabila Makram on the latest updates on Egyptian students returning from Ukraine, the applicants are majoring in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, and engineering.

Those who have successfully submitted their papers to the ministry from 14/3 to 24/3 will take exams, which will be held at the following faculties starting Monday, to help determine their academic level and the majors in which they will continue their studies, an announcement issued by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research said.

Makram announced on Tuesday that there will also be a unified form for students in Russia as well and is communicating with them to check on their conditions in light of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, according to another statement by the emigration ministry.

Recently, students in Russia expressed the challenges they face, especially in terms of remittances and withdrawing money via credit cards, in addition to facing difficulties in paying school fees or renewing their passport, the statement added.

In response to students’ demands, Makram explained that students must fill the form accurately and promptly. The form includes all the details of students’ academic year, the city in which they reside, and whether they have proof of enrollment from their academic institution or not.