Question 1

Do I need previous diving experience to enrol as an overseas student?

Accepted Answer

No. Our entry-level Commercial Diving and Underwater Welding courses are designed for beginners, and international students arrive from every skill level. Instructors build your skills from the ground up in our fully equipped training facility.

Question 2

Will MECD help me with my student visa to study in Egypt?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our admissions team issues invitation and enrolment letters and guides overseas students step-by-step through the Egyptian visa process, so you can focus on preparing for training.

Question 3

Is accommodation available near the training facility?

Accepted Answer

We help every international student find safe, budget-friendly accommodation close to the MECD Integrated Training Facility (MECD-ITF) in Alexandria, Egypt.

Question 4

What language are courses taught in?

Accepted Answer

All theory and practical sessions are delivered in English by industry-experienced instructors, so language is never a barrier for overseas students.

Question 5

Are MECD certificates recognised internationally?

Accepted Answer

Yes. MECD's commercial diving, ROV and underwater welding programmes follow IMCA/IDSA-aligned standards recognised by employers worldwide, and every certificate can be verified online at verify.mecd.online.