Alexandria University Council headed by the University President Dr. Essam El-Kurdy during its last session approved the proposal of accepting 21,424 students in the coming academic year (2017-2018). The university accepts the students who have obtained general secondary certificate or equivalent. The council also approved accepting 646 students in university faculties in Matrouh branch.

The Council discussed faculties' preparations for exams and emphasized taking all necessary precautions for the exams.