Ain Shams University (ASU) is a public university located in Cairo, Egypt, but it does not have a medical campus or “branch” in the city of Obour, as is sometimes claimed. There is a specialized hospital associated with ASU in Obour, but this should not be confused with a full medical school campus.
Differences between the main campus and Obour hospital
- Location and purpose: The main medical campus of Ain Shams University is in the Abbassia district of Cairo. The facility in Obour is a specialized university hospital for clinical training and patient care.
- Clinical experience: The Obour facility provides specific clinical experience in specialized areas. However, the comprehensive clinical training for medical degrees is concentrated at the larger teaching hospitals on or near the main campus.
- Accreditation and recognition: The main university is the accredited institution, and the Obour hospital’s accreditation is for healthcare services, not academic programs. The MBBS degree is awarded by the main university and is internationally recognized.
- Facilities: While the Obour hospital is a modern facility with specialized units, the main campus and its associated medical facilities are where the university’s academic and administrative functions are centered.
Admission for Indian students (main campus)
- NEET: A qualifying score on the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) is required for Indian students.
- Academics: Must have completed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (40% for reserved categories).
- Recognition: The MBBS degree is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Medical Commission (NMC).
- Duration: The MBBS program typically consists of five years of academic study and a two-year clinical internship.