According to the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, 105,000 Egyptian high school students have registered on the electronic coordination website for capacity tests required for specific government university faculties and institutes in 2026.
Eligible Faculties Requiring Capacity Tests
Students seeking admission to specific fields must successfully pass specialized evaluations. The designated institutions requiring these mandatory exams include the Faculties of Fine Arts (covering both arts and architecture divisions), and Faculties of Applied Arts located at the Capital, Damietta, Benha, Beni Suef, Tanta, and Damanhour universities.
Registration Deadlines and Testing Procedures
Applicants continue to complete their test scheduling and select examination locations through the electronic coordination portal. The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research urges students to finish their applications promptly. Officials emphasize that waiting until the final days should be avoided, as the electronic portal will shut down permanently at 7:00 PM on Thursday, August 6, 2026, officially concluding the registration phase.
Following registration, candidates must attend their scheduled evaluations at the designated institutions according to the dates they previously secured online. To support candidates through this process, the General Administration of the Media Office and the Ministry’s Official Spokesperson—along with the Supreme Council of Universities—have released dedicated instructional guides, informational infographics, and awareness videos. These resources remain accessible via the ministry’s official website and its social media channels.
Did You Know? The current registration process for the 2026 academic year explicitly requires students aiming for specialized artistic, musical, athletic, and architectural programs to clear university-administered capacity tests before formal admission preferences can be considered.
However, strict adherence to announced timelines remains critical for candidates, given that late submissions cannot be accommodated once the system closes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline for registering for university capacity tests?
Registration closes at 7:00 PM on Thursday, August 6, 2026, according to the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
How many students have registered so far?
Where can students find guides to help with registration?
The Ministry’s Media Office and the Supreme Council of Universities have published instructional guides, infographics, and awareness videos on official ministry social media pages and the main website.
Which specific faculties require students to pass these mandatory capacity tests before final university admission?
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