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Ain Shams University offers, through the graduate studies sector in each faculty, precise and distinctive specializations that may be unique to them from many other universities, enabling them to excel in scientific research.
Doctorate Programs
2026-01-25Faculty of Medicine
| Doctorate Specializations: | |
| Department of Anatomy and Embryology PhD in Anatomy and Embryology |
Department of Geriatric Medicine and Health and Age Sciences PhD in Geriatric Medicine and Age Sciences |
| Department of Medical Physiology PhD in Medical Physiology |
Department of Diagnostic Radiology PhD in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Department of Histology PhD in Histology and Cytology |
Department of Oncology and Nuclear Medicine PhD in Oncology and Nuclear Medicine |
| Department of Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology PhD in Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
Department of Physical Medicine, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation PhD in Physical Medicine, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation |
| Department of Pathology PhD in Pathology |
Department of General Surgery PhD in General Surgery |
| Department of Pharmacology PhD in Pharmacology |
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery PhD in Cardiothoracic Surgery |
| Department of Parasitology PhD in Parasitology |
Department of Urology PhD in Urology |
| Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology PhD in Medical Microbiology and Immunology |
Department of Orthopedics PhD in Orthopedics |
| Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology PhD in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology PhD in Clinical Toxicology |
Department of Neurosurgery PhD in Neurosurgery and Spine |
| Department of Community, Environmental and Industrial Medicine PhD in Community Medicine and Public Health PhD in Occupational and Environmental Medicine PhD in Epidemiology |
Department of Otorhinolaryngology PhD in Otorhinolaryngology PhD in Speech Pathology PhD in Audiology |
| Department of Cardiovascular Diseases Master's in Cardiovascular Diseases |
Department of Plastic, Burns, and Maxillofacial Surgery PhD in Plastic, Burns, and Maxillofacial Surgery |
| Chest Diseases Department PhD in Chest Diseases |
Department of Ophthalmology PhD in Ophthalmology |
| Department of General Medicine PhD in General Internal Medicine PhD in Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases PhD in Kidney Diseases PhD in Endocrinology and Metabolism PhD in Clinical Hematology PhD in Rheumatic Diseases PhD in Clinical Immunology and Allergy |
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology PhD in Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Department of Neurology and PsychiatryPhD in Neurology PhD in Psychiatry |
Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Management PhD in Anesthesia PhD in General Intensive Care |
| Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology PhD in Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology |
Department of Pediatric Surgery PhD in Pediatric Surgery |
| Department of Pediatrics PhD in Pediatrics PhD in Clinical Medical Genetics |
Department of Vascular Surgery Doctorate in Vascular Surgery |
| Department of Clinical Pathology PhD in Clinical Pathology PhD in Laboratory Hematology |
Department of Family Medicine Doctorate in Family Medicine |
Faculty of Pharmacy
Postgraduate Guide for credit hour
| PhD Specialization: |
| PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, specializing in Microbiology and Immunology |
| PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, specializing in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
| PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, specializing in Pharmaceutical Technology |
| PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, specializing in Clinical Pharmacy |
| PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, specializing in Pharmaceuticals and Toxicology |
| PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, specializing in Drugs |
| PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, specializing in Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry |
| PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, specializing in Pharmaceutical Chemistry |
| PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, specializing in Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry |
Faculty of Dentistry
Postgraduate Guide for credit hour
| PhD Specialization: |
| PhD in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery |
| PhD in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology |
| PhD in Oral and Maxillofacial Prosthetics |
| Doctorate in Oral Medicine and Diagnosis |
| PhD in Periodontics |
| PhD in Endodontics |
| PhD in Pediatric Dentistry |
| PhD in Oral and Dental Public Health and Community Dentistry |
| PhD in Conservative Treatment |
| PhD in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology |
| PhD in Coal Biology |
| PhD in Biomaterials in Dentistry |
| PhD in Philosophy Specialization: |
| PhD in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology |
| PhD in Coal Biology |
| PhD in Biomaterials in Dentistry |
Faculty of Science
| Faculty of science Research plan | Contact Method |
| PhD Specializations: | |
| Mathematics | Computer Science (Thesis system only) Mathematics Pure (Thesis and Courses) Mathematics Applied (Thesis system only) Mathematical Statistics (Thesis system only) |
| Physics | Physics (Thesis and Courses) Biophysics (Thesis and Courses) |
| Chemistry | Organic Chemistry (Thesis and Courses) Inorganic Chemistry (Thesis and Courses) Analytical Chemistry (Thesis and Courses) Physical Chemistry (Thesis and Courses) |
| Geology | Mineralogy, Geology Petrology, and Geochemistry) (Thesis and Courses) Geology (Stratigraphy and Paleontology) (Thesis and Courses) Geology (Structural and Engineering Geology) (Thesis and Courses) Geology (hydrogeology) (Thesis and Courses) |
| Botany | Plant Physiology, Genetics and Tissue Culture Sciences (Thesis system only) Ecological and Taxonomic Sciences (Thesis system only) |
| Zoology | Comparative Anatomy, Embryology and Animal Ecology (Thesis system only) Physiology Animal (Thesis system only) Immunology (Thesis system only) Invertebrates and Parasitology (Thesis system only) Environmental Biology (Thesis system only) Cell Biology and Histology (Thesis system only) |
| Entomology | Entomology (Thesis system only) |
| Biochemistry | Biochemistry (Thesis system only) Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Thesis system only) |
| Geophysics | Geophysics (Thesis system only) |
| Microbiology | Microbiology (Bacteriology) (Thesis system only) Microbiology (Mycology) (Thesis system only) Microbiology (Virology) (Thesis system only) |
| Interdisciplinary programs offered by the faculty: | |
| Plant geology | Environmental Sciences and Remote Sensing |
| Microbiological zoology | Assays Immunological and Microbial |
| Qualitative programs with PhD fees: | |
| Geophysics | Geophysics Petroleum (Academic thesis system only) |
| Botany Zoology Entomology Biochemistry Microbiology |
Biotechnology Applied (Academic thesis system only) |
Faculty of Nursing
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| PhD Specializations: | |
| Internal surgical nursing | Doctorate degree in internal surgical nursing |
| Critical care nursing | Doctorate degree in critical care nursing |
| Maternal and neonatal health nursing | PhD in Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing |
| Pediatric Nursing | Doctorate degree in pediatric nursing Doctorate degree in neonatal nursing Doctorate degree in nursing critically ill children |
| Psychiatric and mental health nursing | PhD in Psychiatric Nursing and Mental Health |
| Family and Community Health Nursing | Doctorate degree in community and environmental health nursing Doctorate degree in family health nursing |
| Nursing Administration | PhD in Nursing Administration |
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Faculty of Engineering
Postgraduate Guide for credit hour
| PhD Specializations: |
| PhD in Civil Engineering |
| PhD in Architecture |
| PhD in Electrical Engineering |
| PhD in Mechanical Engineering |
| PhD in Physics, Engineering Mathematics and Engineering Mechanics |
Faculty of Computer and Information Sciences
Postgraduate Guide for credit hour
| PhD Specialization: | |
| PhD in Computer and Information Sciences | Computer Science Major |
| PhD in Computer and Information Sciences | Information Systems Major |
| PhD in Computer and Information Sciences | Scientific Accounting Major |
| PhD in Computer and Information Sciences | Computer Systems Major |
| PhD in Computer and Information Sciences | Bioinformatics Major |
| Master of Computer and Information Sciences | Software Engineering Major |
Faculty of Agriculture
Postgraduate Guide for credit hour
| PhD Specialization: | |
| Department of Lands | PhD in Agricultural Economics in Agricultural Sciences |
| Department of Agricultural Economics | PhD Agricultural Economics in Agricultural Sciences PhD Agricultural Marketing and International Trade in Agricultural Sciences |
| Department of Rural Sociology and Agricultural Extension | PhD in Rural Sociology and Rural Development in Agricultural Sciences PhD in Agricultural Extension in Agricultural Sciences PhD in Rural Media and Agricultural Sciences |
| Department of Animal Production | PhD Animal Husbandry in Agricultural Sciences PhD Animal Physiology in Agricultural Sciences PhD Animal Nutrition in Agricultural Sciences PhD Animal Welfare in Agricultural Sciences |
| Department of Poultry Production | PhD in Poultry Breeding in Agricultural Sciences PhD in Poultry Nutrition in Agricultural Sciences PhD in Animal Physiology in Agricultural Sciences |
| Department of Plant Pathology | Ph.D. in Plant Pathology in Agricultural Sciences |
| Department of Orchards | PhD in Fruit in Agricultural Sciences PhD in Vegetable Crops in Agricultural Sciences PhD in Ornamental Plants, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in Agricultural Sciences |
| Department of Food | PhD in Food Science and Technology in Agricultural Sciences PhD in Dairy Science and Technology in Agricultural Sciences |
| Department of Agricultural Biochemistry | PhD in Biochemistry in Agricultural Sciences |
| Department of Crops | PhD Crop Production in Agricultural Sciences PhD Crop Breeding in Agricultural Sciences |
| Department of Agricultural Microbiology | PhD Agricultural Microbiology in Agricultural Sciences PhD Agricultural Virology in Agricultural Sciences |
| Department of Agricultural Engineering | PhD in Agricultural Machinery and Power Engineering in Agricultural Sciences PhD in Irrigation and Field Drainage Engineering in Agricultural Sciences PhD in Bioengineering in Agricultural Sciences |
| Department of Agricultural Botany | PhD in Plant Physiology in Agricultural Sciences PhD in Plant Physiology in Agricultural Sciences |
| Department of Botany | PhD Economic Entomology in Agricultural Sciences PhD Agricultural Animal Sciences PhD Pesticides in Agricultural Sciences |
| Department of Genetics | PhD in Genetics in Agricultural Sciences |
Faculty of Education
Doctor of Philosophy of Education in:
1. Mental Health and Psychological Counseling
2. Education Foundation
3. Comparative Education and Educational Administration
4. Curricula and Teaching Methods
5. Educational Psychology
6. Special Education
Faculty of Alsun
| PhD Specialization: | |
| PhD in Linguistics in Literature | PhD of Linguistics in Arabic for Non-Native Speakers |
| PhD in Linguistics | PhD of Linguistics in Written Translation (Advanced Program) |
| PhD in Computational Linguistics | PhD of Linguistics in Written and Simultaneous Translation (Advanced Program) |
| PhD in Translation | PhD of Linguistics in Translation Technology (Advanced Program) |
Faculty of Business
Postgraduate Guide for credit hour
| PhD Specialization: |
| PhD in Business Administration |
| PhD in Accounting |
| PhD in Economics |
| PhD in Applied Statistics |
| Professional PhD in Business Administration DBA |
Faculty of Arts
Postgraduate Guide for credit hour
| PhD Specializations: | |
| Arabic language and literature | Arabic Language and Literature |
| Hebrew language and literature | Linguistics and Translation Literary Studies Religious and Intellectual Studies |
| English Language and Literature | Linguistics Literary Studies Translation |
| French Language and Literature | French Language and Literature |
| Persian Language and Literature | Linguistic Studies Literary Studies Civilization Studies |
| Turkish Language and Literature | Linguistic Studies Literary Studies Civilization Studies |
| Urdu language and literature | Linguistic Studies Literary Studies Civilization Studies |
| History | Modern and Contemporary History Islamic History Medieval European History Ancient Egyptian History Greek and Roman History |
| Geography | Physical Geography Human Geography Economic Geography |
| Philosophical Studies | |
| Psychology | |
| Sociology | |
| Ancient European Civilization | |
| Drama and Theater Criticism | |
| Libraries and Information | |
| Tour Guidance | |
| Communication and Media Sciences | |
Faculty of Specific Education
| Program Goals | Program description | Conditions of enrollment | Program structure |
| PhD Specialization: | |
| PhD in Special Education Music Education in: | (Piano - Orchestral - Solfege Rhythm and Improvisation - Theories and Composition - World Singing - Arabic Music - Curricula and Methods of Teaching Music Education) |
| PhD in Special Education Art Education in: | (Photography - Design - Sculpture - Ceramics - Artwork - Woodwork - Metalwork - Textile Printing - Weaving - Curricula and Methods of Teaching Art Education - Art History and Appreciation - Analysis of Children's and Adult Arts) |
| PhD in Special Education Home Economics in: | (Nutrition and Food Sciences - Clothing and Textiles - Home Management - Curricula and Methods of Teaching Home Economics) |
| PhD in Special Education Educational Technology in: | (Computer - Educational Technology Specialist - Curricula and Methods of Teaching Educational Technology) |
| PhD in Special Education Educational Media in: | (Journalism, Radio and Television - Dramatic Arts - Curricula and Methods of Teaching Educational Media) |
| PhD in Special Education Educational and Psychological Sciences in: | (Educational Sciences - Psychological Sciences - Special Education) |
Faculty of Women
| Literary Departments | |
| PhD Specializations: | |
| Department of Arabic Language and Literature | PhD in Literary and Critical Studies PhD in Linguistic and Grammatical Studies PhD in Islamic studies |
| Department of English Language and Literature | PhD in Literature PhD in Linguistics |
| Department of French Language and Literature | PhD in Literature PhD in Linguistics |
| Department of History | PhD in Modern and Contemporary History in Ancient Egyptian History PhD in Islamic History PhD in Medieval History PhD in Greek and Roman History |
| Department of Geography | PhD in Physical Geography PhD in Human Geography |
| Department of Philosophy | PhD in Ancient and Medieval Philosophical Thought PhD in Islamic Philosophical Thought PhD in Logic and Philosophy of Science PhD in Modern and Contemporary Philosophy |
| Department of Sociology | PhD in Sociology PhD in Media PhD in Anthropology and Folklore |
| Department of Psychology | PhD in Clinical Psychology PhD in Mental Health and Psychological Counseling PhD in Psychology of People with Special Needs PhD in Social Psychology PhD in Neuropsychology and Cognitive Psychology |
| Scientific Departments | |
| PhD Specializations: | |
| Department of Mathematics | PhD in Pure Mathematics PhD in Applied Mathematics |
| Department of Physics | PhD in Spectral Physics PhD in Solid State Physics PhD in Nuclear Physics PhD in Theoretical Physics PhD in Electronics Physics PhD in Computer Science Applications in Physics PhD in Biophysics PhD in Radiation Physics |
| Department of Chemistry | PhD in Physical Chemistry PhD in Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry PhD in Organic Chemistry |
| Department of Botany | PhD in Cell and Genetics PhD in Algae PhD in Microbiology PhD in Plant Physiology PhD in Plant and Flora Taxonomy PhD in Plant Ecology |
| Department of Zoology | PhD in Physiology PhD in Histology and Histochemistry PhD in Vertebrates and Embryology PhD in Invertebrates and Parasites PhD in Cell Genetics and Molecular Biology |
| Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition | PhD in Biochemistry and Nutrition |
| Home Economics Department | PhD in Home Economics (Textiles) PhD in Home Economics (Textiles and Clothing) |
| Professional Doctorate: | |
| Department of Zoology | PhD in Science in Laboratory Biological Analysis |
| Educational Departments | |
| PhD Specializations: | |
| Department of Curricula and Teaching Methods | PhD in Teaching an Academic Subject: (Arabic Language - English Language - French Language - History - Geography - Philosophy and Sociology - Psychology - Chemistry - Physics - Biology / Geology - Mathematics - Home Economics) PhD in Teaching an Academic Subject for People with Special Needs in the Specialization PhD in Planning and Developing Curricula and Educational Programs PhD in Preparing Arabic Language Teachers for Non-Native Speakers PhD in Preparing Adult Teachers PhD in Educational Guidance and Supervision PhD in Environmental Education |
| Department of Educational Foundations | PhD in Comparative Education and Educational Administration PhD in Principles of Education and Educational Planning |
| Department of Psychology (Educational) | PhD in Psychology (Educational) PhD in Mental Health PhD in Special Education PhD in Psychological and Educational Evaluation and Measurement |
| Child Education Department | PhD in Child Education |
Faculty of Law
| PhD Specialization: | |
| PhD in Private Law | PhD in the philosophy and history of law |
| PhD in Public Law | PhD in administrative sciences |
| PhD in Economic and Financial Sciences | PhD in International Trade Law |
| PhD in International Law | PhD in International Relations |
| PhD in Comparative Law | PhD in procedural law |
| PhD in Criminal Law | PhD in Civil Law |
| PhD in Islamic law | |
Faculty of Postgraduate Childhood Studies
| PhD Specialization: | |
| Department of Pediatric Medical Studies | PhD Child Health and Disabilities |
| Department of Pediatric Psychological Studies | PhD in Child Psychology PhD in Psychological Studies for Children with Special Needs |
| Department of Media and Children's Culture | PhD in Media Studies and Children's Culture PhD in Media Studies and Children's Culture with Special Needs |
Faculty of Environment Studies and Researches
Postgraduate Guide for credit hour
| Diploma Specializations: |
| Diploma in Environmental Humanities |
| Diploma in Educational Sciences and Environmental Media |
| Diploma in Environmental Economics, Legal and Administrative Sciences |
| Diploma in Basic Environmental Sciences |
| Diploma in Environmental Medical Sciences |
| Diploma in Environmental Engineering Sciences |
| Diploma in Environmental Agricultural Sciences |
| Newly developed programs according to the credit hour system for PhD: |
| PhD in Environmental Humanities Specialization: Environmental Psychology Human Ecology Environmental Sociology |
| PhD in Environmental Education and Sustainability |
| PhD in Environmental Communication and Advocacy |
| PhD in Environmental Economics and Sustainable Development |
| PhD Sustainability Accounting and Finance |
| PhD Environmental Governance |
| PhD Environmental Law, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution |
| PhD in Environmental Sciences, specialization: Environmental Physics Environmental Chemistry Environmental Biology Environmental Geology |
| PhD in Biodiversity and Resource Conservation |
| PhD in Environment and Public Health |
| PhD in Environmental Toxicology and Public Health |
| PhD in sustainable engineering systems |
| PhD in Environmental Architecture and Urban Ecology |
| PhD in Environmental Engineering |
| PhD in Sustainable Agriculture Specialization: Food Sciences, Nutrition and Integrated Consumer Quality Soil, Water and Environment Agricultural Environmental Economics and Rural Development Environmental Biotechnology Integrated Plant Health Management Agricultural Environmental Sciences |
Arid Land Agricultural Research Institute
Postgraduate Guide for credit hour
| PhD Specialization: |
| PhD in Dry and Saline Agriculture Technology |
| PhD in Protected Agriculture Technology in Arid Areas |
| PhD in Biotechnology and Food Safety in Arid Areas |
| PhD in Biosystems Engineering in Arid Areas |
| PhD in Livestock and Poultry in Arid Areas |
Faculty of Archaeology
| PhD Specialization: | |
| Department of Ancient Egyptian Antiquities | PhD in Ancient Egyptian Antiquities (Ancient Egyptian Antiquities and Civilization / Ancient Egyptian Language and Civilization) PhD in Papyrological Studies and Ancient Egyptian Inscriptions PhD in Papyrological Studies and Aramaic Inscriptions |
| Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities | PhD in Greco-Roman Archaeology (Greek and Roman Archaeology and Civilization / Greek and Roman Language and Civilization PhD in Papyrological Studies and Greek and Latin Inscriptions |
| Department of Islamic Antiquities | PhD in Islamic Archaeology PhD in Papyrological Studies and Arabic Inscriptions |
| Department of Archeology and Excavations | PhD in Archaeology and Excavation |
| Department of Museums and Archaeological Sites Management | PhD in Museum and Archaeological Site Management |
| PhD in Restoration and Conservation of Organic Antiquities | |
| PhD in Restoration and Conservation of Inorganic Antiquities | |
| PhD in Architectural Restoration and Conservation of Buildings and Archaeological Sites | |