What is a dual award university degree?

A dual award is an academic articulation agreement where a student completes a synchronized curriculum and upon successful graduation receives two independent, officially recognized degree diplomas from two separate universities.

Do I have to travel or relocate to the partner campus?

No mandatory travel is required. The curriculum, exams, and thesis defense are completed 100% online through our digital portal.

How does the tuition fee structure work?

We operate on a debt-free pay-per-exam model. Students pay modest modular exam assessment fees without upfront tuition burdens.

Are the dual diplomas eligible for Hague Apostille and cultural mission attestation?

Yes. Both diplomas and transcripts are issued as standalone official documents eligible for Hague Apostille, embassy authentication, and WES / international credential evaluation.

How Dual Degrees Work

A transparent guide to transnational academic articulations, dual diploma conferral, credit mobility, and international legal recognition.

Academic Architecture

Four Core Pillars of the Dual Degree Model

Every dual degree programme at Imperial University in Cairo is built on bilateral quality agreements adhering to international higher education codes.

Two Standalone Diplomas

You receive two distinct degree parchment certificates and two official transcripts — one from Imperial University in Cairo and one from the partner university.

Synchronized Credit Mobility

60% core modules assessed by host faculty and 40% specialist modules moderated by partner faculty without duplicate coursework.

100% Digital Flexibility

Designed for working professionals across the Arab world. Complete lectures, labs, and thesis defenses without relocation or visa barriers.

Apostille & Legal Attestation

Credentials are fully verifiable with Hague Apostille, ministry attestations, and international credential evaluation boards (WES / UK ENIC).

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About Dual Degrees

How does the pay-per-exam assessment model work?

All learning resources, lectures, and academic coursework are accessible tuition-free. Students only pay an exam assessment fee when they are ready to sit for their end-of-term evaluations.

Can I participate in graduation ceremonies?

Yes. Dual degree graduates are invited to attend annual graduation ceremonies hosted by both institutions, subject to published convocation schedules.

Are credits transferable between universities?

Yes. Our credit frameworks adhere to international standards (ECTS and US Semester Credits), allowing seamless transcript mobility and postgraduate progression.