Egypt has the oldest education system in the North Africa and Middle East. The government always finance higher education making it one of the cheapest student’s lives in the North Africa and Middle East. The university of Cairo is the leading university.

Should an individual decide to gain additional certification that they are qualified in a field of study, they may decide to gain a postgraduate diploma. This type of diploma is attained after one has first completed a master's degree.

Online learning refers to use of electronic media and information and communication technologies (ICT) in education. With online learning one has the flexibility to access their studies at any time and from anywhere they can log on.