A Diploma candidate must first obtain a Bachelor Degree in Nursing from an Egyptian university or an equivalent degree from another academic institution recognized by the university.

• The applicant must work for at least 2 years before taking the diploma and must provide the Faculty’s council with a letter of recommendation from their employers
• The Studies and research are carried out for a period of at least two years.
• After registration for the Degree, the candidate must have the time needed in Egypt (1 year at least) to study for the diploma.
• A birth certificate or an official copy of it.
• A copy of the National ID Card.
• Six personal (4*6) photos.
• Approval of the students’ workplace that he/she can enroll for postgraduate studies.
• If the student is a civil servant, he/she has to have approval of his/her workplace that he/she can give all his/her time to studies if necessary (or according to the faculty by laws)
• The Military Status Certificate (postponed / temporarily exempted / finally exempted)

The Armed Forces approval in the case of conscripted students.