The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, alongside the Supreme Committee for Aptitude Tests, has released the official schedule and venue mapping for the 2026 Sports Science aptitude examinations. These mandatory tests serve as a prerequisite for students seeking admission to sports science faculties across Egypt for the 2026 academic year. According to the Ministry, registration for these exams is currently open via the official Electronic Coordination website. The registration window opened on Friday, July 17, 2026, and will remain available to students until Thursday, August 6, 2026. The actual examinations are scheduled to commence on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Registration and Examination Requirements
The aptitude tests are a mandatory requirement for admission to several faculties, as established by the Supreme Council of Universities. In addition to sports science, this requirement applies to students applying for the following programs: * Fine Arts (Arts and Architecture) * Applied Arts (at universities in the Capital, Damietta, Benha, Beni Suef, Tanta, and Damanhur) * Music Education (Zamalek, Capital University) * Art Education (Zamalek, Capital University; and Minya University) Officials emphasize that students must utilize the Electronic Coordination website to book their specific test slots within the designated timeframe.
Geographic Distribution of Test Centers
The Ministry has organized test locations based on the governorate where the student obtained their secondary school certificate and their place of residence. The distribution is as follows:
| Student Demographic | Testing Location |
|---|---|
| Cairo and Giza (Boys) | Sports Science Faculty, Haram (Capital University) |
| Cairo and Giza (Girls) | Sports Science Faculty, Gezira (Capital University) |
| Qalyubia (Boys and Girls) | Sports Science Faculty, Benha |
| Alexandria/Beheira (Boys, excluding specific zones*) | Sports Science Faculty, Abu Qir |
| Alexandria/Matrouh/Beheira (Girls, excluding specific zones*) | Sports Science Faculty, Fleming |
| Matrouh (Boys) | Sports Science Faculty, Matrouh |
| Minya, Asyut, New Valley, Sohag, Aswan | Respective local university faculty |
| Qena, Red Sea, Luxor | Sports Science Faculty, Qena |
| Gharbia | Sports Science Faculty, Tanta |
| Sadat City, plus specific zones** | Sports Science Faculty, Sadat City |
| Monufia (excluding Sadat City) | Sports Science Faculty, Monufia University |
| Sharkia (including Salhia El-Gadida) | Sports Science Faculty, Zagazig |
| Damietta | Sports Science Faculty, Damietta |
| Port Said (including Matariya/Manzala centers) | Sports Science Faculty, Port Said |
| Ismailia (including Salhia El-Gadida) | Sports Science Faculty, Ismailia (Suez Canal University) |
| Suez and South Sinai | Sports Science Faculty, Suez University |
| Kafr El-Sheikh, Beni Suef, Fayoum | Respective local university faculty |
| Dakahlia (including Matariya/Manzala) | Sports Science Faculty, Mansoura |
| North Sinai | Sports Science Faculty, Arish |
* *Excluding Kom Hamada, Wadi El Natrun, and Tahrir Directorate.* ** *Includes Kom Hamada, Wadi El Natrun, Tahrir Directorate, Ashmoun, Menouf, and El Shohada.*
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Stakes and Operational Context
Ministry officials stated that these procedures are part of a broader plan to organize university and institute admission for the 2026 academic year. By streamlining the aptitude testing process, the Ministry aims to provide logistical support to secondary school graduates. Students are advised to monitor the Electronic Coordination website regularly for updates and to strictly adhere to the regulatory instructions provided for the exams. Failure to pass the aptitude test, where required, will disqualify students from admission to the respective sports science faculties.
