The British University in EgyptStudent Guide

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Student guide · Undergraduate Semester 1 2026-2027

The semester, explained for The British University in Egypt

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Undergraduate Semester 1 2026-2027
Campus terms
13
Local details
12

Academic calendar

Undergraduate Semester 1 2026-2027 runs Sep 19, 2026 – Jan 21, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

13 entries
  1. UG Preparatory Year Induction 2026
  2. Undergraduate Semester 1 2026-2027Relevant now
  3. Postgraduate Semester 1 2026-2027
  4. Mid-Year Break 2027
  5. UG Second Intake Semester 1 2026-2027Undergraduate Semester 2 2026-2027
  6. Postgraduate Semester 2 2026-2027
  7. UG Second Intake Semester 2 2026-2027
  8. Undergraduate 2nd Intake Semester 2 2026-2027
  9. Postgraduate S3 Thesis Only 2026-2027
  10. Postgraduate S3 Thesis Only 2026-2027
  11. UG Summer Assessment Period 2026-2027Undergraduate Summer Assessment Period 2026-2027

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13 terms

A

AIESEC
The BUE local chapter of the international student exchange and leadership organization.

B

BUE Housing
The official university-managed student accommodation located near the campus.

C

Cinnabon
The Cinnabon outlet on campus, frequently used as a meeting point for students.

E

Enactus
The BUE chapter of the international social entrepreneurship organization.
EPSF
Egyptian Pharmaceutical Students' Federation, the representative body for pharmacy students.

I

IEEE
The BUE student branch of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

L

LMS
The Learning Management System used by students to access course materials and submit assignments.

S

Sherouk Dorms
Off-campus student housing located within El Sherouk City, often used by BUE students.
SU
The BUE Student Union, the primary representative body for students.

T

TBS
The Bakery Shop, a popular cafe and bakery outlet located on campus.
The Bus
The extensive private shuttle bus system that transports students between Cairo/Giza and the El Sherouk campus.
The Food Court
The central dining hub on campus featuring various international and local food chains.
The Fountain
A popular meeting spot located near the main entrance of the university.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

12 details
Building A
The main building housing the Faculty of Engineering.
Building B
The building housing the Faculty of Informatics and Computer Science.
Building C
The building housing the Faculty of Business Administration, Economics and Political Science (BAEPS).
Building G
The building housing the Faculty of Arts and Humanities.
E-learning
The online portal used for academic administration and course content.
food_court
Food Court
platz
PLATZ
Student ID
The mandatory identification card required for campus entry, library access, and bus boarding.
The Bus App
The mobile application used by students to track bus locations and manage their transportation subscriptions.
The Clinic
The on-campus medical facility providing first aid and healthcare services to students.
The Library
The main university library, a central study and research hub.
The Roman Theatre
An outdoor amphitheater used for university events, concerts, and graduation ceremonies.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Undergraduate Semester 1 2026-2027 runs Sep 19, 2026 – Jan 21, 2027.
How much campus context is included?
13 approved campus terms and 12 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Campus News

Latest updates from The British University in Egypt

Egypt Forum 2026 Preparations: British University Session Discusses 3 Economic Pillars

The British University in Egypt hosted a session to discuss economic pillars in preparation for the Egypt 2026 Forum.

Oct 12, 2026

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The British University in Egypt: Beyond the branch campus

A profile highlighting the university's status as a fully independent British institution established by presidential decree, emphasizing its growth beyond a traditional branch campus.

Oct 5, 2026

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BUE President Mohamed Loutfi Honoured with MBE

Professor Mohamed Loutfi, President and Vice-Chancellor, was formally invested with an MBE at Windsor Castle for services to education in the UK and Egypt.

Oct 7, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at The British University in Egypt

Library Student Forum

October 14, 2026

BUE Library

A student forum held at the library to discuss service and space improvements; registration deadline is October 14th.

Study UK Alumni Awards Application Deadline

October 15, 2026

Online

Deadline for Egyptian UK alumni to apply for the 13th annual awards across four categories: Business and Innovation, Culture, Creativity and Sport, Science and Sustainability, and Social Action.

Foundation Reading and Writing Course

November 2, 2026

BUE School of Continuing Education

Opening of registration and start of the Foundation Reading and Writing course, held on Mondays and Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at The British University in Egypt

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

4 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Female Dorms Facility

Capacity: 711

Room types: single master, single, double master, double, triple

Male Dorms Facility

Capacity: 232

Room types: single, double

Nakheel Residence

Room types: single, double, triple

Student dormitories / Nakheel Residence

Capacity: 943

Room types: single, double, triple

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

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Email Domain

@bue.edu.eg

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