As the countdown begins for the university admissions coordination process in Egypt, tens of thousands of General Secondary students are preparing to navigate a crucial step in their educational journey. The Ministry of Higher Education has detailed the rules and procedures for the 2025 university coordination, emphasizing geographical distribution and a structured preference system designed to ensure fairness and reduce student displacement across the country.
The first phase of university and institute admissions coordination officially kicks off on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, and runs until Saturday, August 2, 2025. This phase targets both the old and new General Secondary systems, with a combined estimated student count of approximately 94,721 candidates eligible to register their preferences online via the official coordination website at https://tansik.digital.gov.eg/application/.
The Ministry’s approach centers on a geographical distribution mechanism that divides universities into three main groups—A, B, and C—based on their proximity to the student’s educational administration area. This tripartite grouping aims to facilitate a fair and organized selection process, mitigating the phenomenon of student alienation by encouraging selections closer to home before considering more distant institutions.
Group A is mandatory and includes universities geographically closest to the student. In some cases, if a student’s residence lies equidistant between multiple university zones, more than one university may be included in this group. After exhausting Group A options, students must move to Group B, which consists of universities within a reasonably close range but without a strict order of choice within this group. Group C encompasses all other universities offering the student’s desired specializations, allowing free choice since these are roughly equidistant from the student’s residence and educational administration.
Students are required to prioritize their preferences starting with Group A universities, then Group B, and finally Group C. This structured approach is designed to promote equitable distribution and minimize the need for students to travel far from their homes.
In terms of the number of preferences, the system allows each student to register up to 75 choices. It is mandatory to fill all 75 slots to maximize the chances of admission and ensure the system can efficiently allocate placements based on both academic results and geographical considerations. The Ministry stresses that no preference slot should be left empty.
To register, students must access the coordination website, enter their seat number and secret code, and then proceed to select their preferences in the required order. The system offers flexibility by allowing students to choose their preferences either by specialization sectors—aligned with their academic stream—or by universities. Each department or branch within a college is treated as an independent preference, so students should carefully review all options.
Importantly, students can modify their preferences multiple times during the registration period, but only the last submitted version will be considered during the actual coordination process. After completing their registration, students can print a receipt that includes a unique submission number, date, and time, as well as save an electronic copy of their preferences for future reference.
The Ministry also provided detailed minimum admission scores and estimated student numbers for the various academic streams. For the new system, the Scientific branch requires a minimum score of 293 degrees (91.56%) or higher, covering 21,853 students; the Engineering branch requires 283 degrees (88.44%) or higher, with 16,577 students; and the Literary branch requires 233 degrees (72.81%) or higher, encompassing 54,073 students. Collectively, this amounts to 92,503 students under the new system.
Meanwhile, for the old system, the Scientific branch minimum is 350 degrees (85.37%) or more for 1,411 students; the Engineering branch minimum is 335 degrees (81.71%) for 280 students; and the Literary branch minimum is 270 degrees (65.85%) for 527 students, totaling 2,218 students.
Among the most anticipated questions from students, especially those in the Scientific (Science) branch, is the expected minimum admission scores for top faculties such as Medicine, Dentistry, Physical Therapy, and Pharmacy. Early indicators suggest that the minimum scores for medical colleges may remain stable or experience a slight decrease compared to last year. This is attributed to the distribution between the new and old systems and a relative decline in the number of students with exceptionally high scores.
Specifically, medical colleges are expected to require around 385 degrees (93.9%) for admission, with some regional universities like Aswan or New Valley potentially lowering the threshold to about 377 degrees (92%). Dentistry faculties in prestigious institutions such as Ain Shams and Cairo are projected to start at approximately 382 degrees (93%), with some colleges dipping to around 376 degrees (91.7%).
Physical Therapy faculties are predicted to have minimum scores ranging from 91.4% to 92.2%, notably in colleges like Kafr El Sheikh and Cairo. Pharmacy faculties are expected to require between 373 and 376 degrees, roughly 91% to 92%, with institutions such as Mansoura, Zagazig, and Tanta among those with higher cutoffs.
Adding a new dimension to this year’s coordination, several new faculties have been introduced in the first phase for the first time. These include the Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine at Sohag University, Faculty of Science at Sadat City University, Faculty of Applied Arts at Damanhour University, Faculty of Innovative Education at Luxor University, and Faculty of Engineering at New Valley University. These additions aim to broaden academic offerings and better align university programs with evolving labor market demands.
Students are advised to carefully adhere to the geographical distribution guidelines and fill all 75 preference slots to avoid exclusion from consideration. The Ministry encourages students to review their choices thoroughly and make adjustments as needed before the deadline, keeping in mind that only the final submission counts.
Once the coordination phases conclude, students will be able to check their admission results on the same electronic coordination website. After the completion of the second phase and the announcement of its results, students can print their final admission cards, which officially confirm their university placements following any reductions in student displacement.
With nearly 95,000 students poised to participate in this complex but meticulously structured process, the Ministry’s emphasis on geographical distribution and comprehensive preference registration seeks to balance fairness, accessibility, and the students’ academic aspirations. As the registration window opens, students and families alike face a critical moment that will shape the next chapter of their educational and professional lives.
