Egypt Approves the Establishment of Seven New Private Universities
The Egyptian government aims to expand higher education by introducing new universities to meet modern educational demands.
The Egyptian government has announced the approval of the establishment of seven new private universities as part of its strategy to expand access to higher education nationwide.
This initiative aims to increase the total number of private universities in the country to 32, aligning with the government's objective to enhance educational and research institutions according to international standards.
The Cabinet of Egypt confirmed the approval of presidential decisions to establish these universities, aimed at improving educational outputs and providing specialized academic disciplines to prepare professionals in various fields.
These universities will focus on linking their educational programs with the evolving needs of society and enhancing research services.
Among the new universities is Sohag University, located in Sohag Governorate, approximately 508 kilometers south of Cairo.
It will offer programs in fields such as Medicine, Pharmacy, Engineering, Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence, Health Sciences Technology, Media, Science, Languages, and Humanities.
The establishment plan includes specialized faculties and research units.
The Kafr El-Sheikh University will also be launched, situated in the Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate in the Nile Delta.
It will feature faculties in Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Nursing, Veterinary Medicine, Engineering, Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence, Science, Agriculture, Humanities, Business, and Arts and Design.
The university will likewise develop specific institutes and research facilities.
Another new institution, Ain Shams University, will be established in the New Administrative Capital, also known as the 'Valley of Learning and Innovation' in Cairo Governorate.
It will encompass faculties in Engineering, Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence, Business, Science, Agriculture, Humanities, Media, Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, and Law, along with plans for specialized institutes and research units.
Cairo University will also see the introduction of a private branch in 6th of October City, Giza Governorate.
This university will include faculties similar to those offered at Ain Shams, emphasizing a range of health sciences, engineering, arts, and law.
Damanhour University will be located in the Al-Bustan district of Dalanjet, Beheira Governorate.
It will include faculties in Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, Nursing, Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence, Science, Business, Humanities, and Applied Arts, among others.
Additionally, the Cabinet has approved the establishment of the Suez University, which will host ten faculties including Dentistry, Physical Therapy, Engineering, Petroleum and Mining Engineering, Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence, Science, Humanities, Business and Political Science, Media, and Applied Arts.
This university will be located in the Suez Governorate, approximately 140 kilometers east of Cairo.
The New Valley University will round out the list of newly approved institutions and will be situated in the New Valley Governorate, southwest of Cairo, offering programs in Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, Science, Agriculture, and Humanities, with plans for specialized colleges and research facilities.
In February of this year, the Council of Private Universities had already approved the establishment of 12 private institutions.
The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Ayman Ashour, confirmed full support from the political leadership for private universities, promising to equip them with the latest technological devices and information infrastructure.
He highlighted efforts to provide modern academic programs aligned with the demands of the job market.
The operation of private universities in Egypt is regulated by Law No. 12 of 2009, which stipulates that private universities are non-profit institutions that can be established upon the request of natural or legal persons or entities serving public interest.
Funding for private universities largely comes from financial contributions and assets provided by citizens and legal entities, in addition to tuition fees and charges for research services.
Unlike public universities, which offer educational services free of charge with some incidental fees, tuition at private institutions can reach tens of thousands of Egyptian pounds.
This initiative aims to increase the total number of private universities in the country to 32, aligning with the government's objective to enhance educational and research institutions according to international standards.
The Cabinet of Egypt confirmed the approval of presidential decisions to establish these universities, aimed at improving educational outputs and providing specialized academic disciplines to prepare professionals in various fields.
These universities will focus on linking their educational programs with the evolving needs of society and enhancing research services.
Among the new universities is Sohag University, located in Sohag Governorate, approximately 508 kilometers south of Cairo.
It will offer programs in fields such as Medicine, Pharmacy, Engineering, Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence, Health Sciences Technology, Media, Science, Languages, and Humanities.
The establishment plan includes specialized faculties and research units.
The Kafr El-Sheikh University will also be launched, situated in the Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate in the Nile Delta.
It will feature faculties in Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Nursing, Veterinary Medicine, Engineering, Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence, Science, Agriculture, Humanities, Business, and Arts and Design.
The university will likewise develop specific institutes and research facilities.
Another new institution, Ain Shams University, will be established in the New Administrative Capital, also known as the 'Valley of Learning and Innovation' in Cairo Governorate.
It will encompass faculties in Engineering, Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence, Business, Science, Agriculture, Humanities, Media, Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, and Law, along with plans for specialized institutes and research units.
Cairo University will also see the introduction of a private branch in 6th of October City, Giza Governorate.
This university will include faculties similar to those offered at Ain Shams, emphasizing a range of health sciences, engineering, arts, and law.
Damanhour University will be located in the Al-Bustan district of Dalanjet, Beheira Governorate.
It will include faculties in Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, Nursing, Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence, Science, Business, Humanities, and Applied Arts, among others.
Additionally, the Cabinet has approved the establishment of the Suez University, which will host ten faculties including Dentistry, Physical Therapy, Engineering, Petroleum and Mining Engineering, Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence, Science, Humanities, Business and Political Science, Media, and Applied Arts.
This university will be located in the Suez Governorate, approximately 140 kilometers east of Cairo.
The New Valley University will round out the list of newly approved institutions and will be situated in the New Valley Governorate, southwest of Cairo, offering programs in Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, Science, Agriculture, and Humanities, with plans for specialized colleges and research facilities.
In February of this year, the Council of Private Universities had already approved the establishment of 12 private institutions.
The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Ayman Ashour, confirmed full support from the political leadership for private universities, promising to equip them with the latest technological devices and information infrastructure.
He highlighted efforts to provide modern academic programs aligned with the demands of the job market.
The operation of private universities in Egypt is regulated by Law No. 12 of 2009, which stipulates that private universities are non-profit institutions that can be established upon the request of natural or legal persons or entities serving public interest.
Funding for private universities largely comes from financial contributions and assets provided by citizens and legal entities, in addition to tuition fees and charges for research services.
Unlike public universities, which offer educational services free of charge with some incidental fees, tuition at private institutions can reach tens of thousands of Egyptian pounds.
