APPROVED SUBJECTS
Approved IGCSE/ GCSE & A-Level subjects for applying to universities in Egypt
List
IGCSEs and International GCSEs
Languages and Literature
9 subjects
English as a Second languageEnglish literatureEnglish as Additional LanguageDramaFrench as a Foreign LanguageArabic as a First LanguageGermanSpanish as a Foreign LanguageArabic 7180
Sciences
8 subjects
BiologyHuman BiologyChemistryPhysicsGeologyGeographyApplied ChemistryCombined Sciences
Mathematics & Computing
3 subjects
MathematicsInformation and Communication TechnologyComputer Science
Humanities & Social Sciences
9 subjects
PhilosophySociologyPsychologyAccountingEconomicsBusiness StudiesEnvironmental ManagementThinking skillsGlobal Citizenship
Others
8 subjects
Pearson Edexcel Design & TechnologyArt and designPearson Edexcel CommerceHistoryGlobal PerspectiveTravel and TourismDouble award part 1Double award part 2
A Levels & International A Levels
The choice of AL depends on the major and the university.
18 subjects
EnglishMathematicsEconomicsPhysicsChemistryBiologyAccountingBusiness StudiesInformation and Communication Technology /Computer SciencePhilosophyGeologySociologyPsychologyFrenchGermanSpanishArt and DesignEnvironmental Management
By exam board
Subjects & sessions
| International GCSE | May/June | November |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | ||
| Arabic as a First Language | ||
| Art & Design | ||
| Biology | ||
| Business | ||
| Chemistry | ||
| Commerce | ||
| Computer Science | ||
| Economics | ||
| English as a Second Language | ||
| English Literature | ||
| French | ||
| Geography | ||
| German | ||
| Global Citizenship | ||
| History | ||
| Human Biology | ||
| Information & Communication Technology | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| Physics | ||
| Science (Double Award ) | ||
| Spanish |
| IGCSE | May/June | November |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | ||
| Arabic as a First Language | ||
| Arabic 7180 | ||
| Design & Technology (0445) | ||
| Design & Technology (0979) | ||
| Biology | ||
| Business | ||
| Chemistry | ||
| Computer Science | ||
| Combined Science | ||
| Co-ordinated Science | ||
| Drama | ||
| Economics | ||
| English as a Second Language(Count-in Speaking) | ||
| English as a Second Language(Speaking Endorsement) | ||
| English as an Additional Language | ||
| First Language English | ||
| Environmental Management | ||
| French | ||
| Geography | ||
| German | ||
| Global Perspectives | ||
| History | ||
| Sociology | ||
| Psychology | ||
| Information & Communication Technology | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| Physics | ||
| Travel & Tourism | ||
| Spanish |
| International GCSE | May/June | November |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | ||
| Arabic as a First Language (starting from May/June 2028) | ||
| Biology | ||
| Business | ||
| Chemistry | ||
| Computer Science | ||
| Combined Science | ||
| Economics | ||
| English as a Second Language | ||
| French | ||
| Geography | ||
| History (starting from May/June 2028) | ||
| Sociology (starting from May/June 2028) | ||
| Psychology | ||
| Digital & Information Technology | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| Physics | ||
| Spanish |
APPROVED SUBJECTS IN EGYPT
Approved IGCSE/A-Level subjects according to the electronic portal for applying to join national universities in Egypt:
IGCSEs and International GCSEs
- English as a First language
- English as a Second language
- English literature
- English as Additional Language
- Biology
- Human Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Accounting
- Information and Communication Technology
- Computer Science
- French as a Foreign Language
- Art and design
- Arabic as a First Language
- Economics
- Physics
- Geology
- Philosophy
- Geography
- German
- Business Studies
- Sociology
- Spanish as a Foreign Language
- Environmental Management
- Thinking skills
- Drama
- Psychology
- History
- Global Perspective
- Travel and Tourism
- Applied Chemistry
- Double award part 1
- Double award part 2
- Combined Sciences
- Global Citizenship
- Pearson Edexcel Commerce
- Pearson Edexcel Design & Technology
- Arabic 7180
A Levels & International A Levels
- English
- Mathematics
- Economics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Accounting
- Business Studies
- Information and Communication Technology /Computer Science
- Philosophy
- Geology
- Sociology
- Psychology
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Art and Design
- Environmental Management