Established in 2003, The German University in Cairo is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of New Cairo (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Cairo. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Egypt, The German University in Cairo (GUC) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational Egyptian higher education institution. The German University in Cairo (GUC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 17 years old Egyptian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Egyptian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. GUC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.