Higher Education

EXCLUSIVE: How Egypt and France are reshaping Africa’s future from Alexandria

Wed, 13 May 2026 - 01:03 GMT

Senghor University’s new Alexandria campus reflects Egypt and France’s evolving vision for Africa’s future.

“Study in Egypt” platform aims to make Egyptian universities easier to access for international students

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 - 01:39 GMT

Egypt’s “Study in Egypt” platform aims to simplify admissions for international students and boost Egypt’s global education pull.

Egypt, Mauritania discuss boosting cooperation in higher education and culture

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 - 09:54 GMT

Egypt’s Ambassador to Mauritania Ahmed Tayea met with Mauritanian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Yacoub Ould Mouine to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the coming period.

Cairo University prepares for new academic year with upgraded facilities, modern courses

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 - 01:47 GMT

Cairo University readies for Sept. 20 academic year with upgraded facilities, new programs, and focus on AI and skills.

Egyptian universities hold meeting with Cultural Offices of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain to recruit students

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 - 10:53 GMT

Head of the Central Administration for International Students Affairs has virtually met with the heads of the Cairo-based Cultural Offices of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain to promote the Study in Egypt platform.

Egypt tops Arab, African countries in number of universities listed in int’l ranking systems

Tue, 27 May 2025 - 11:02 GMT

Egypt topped Arab and African countries in the number of universities listed in two 2025 international university ranking systems, and ranked second in a third one.

University of Exeter to establish its 1st campus in Africa in Egypt

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 - 01:25 GMT

The Egyptian government and Russel Group, representing 24 leading UK universities, signed Sunday an MoU.

University of Sharjah to open first offshore campus in Egypt

Wed, 08 May 2024 - 04:52 GMT

Establishing the first offshore campus of UAE’s Sharjah University in Egypt would enhance the position of the two countries on the map of international higher education.

President Sisi directs to keep raising quality, efficiency, competitiveness of university education in Egypt

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 - 05:39 GMT

The President was also briefed on the government's program to accommodate the rapid increase in the number of university students, as well as international students, and the ongoing efforts in this regard to establish a city for international students to accommodate the increasing numbers.

Egypt has 90 universities serving 3.6M students: Higher Education Minister

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 - 02:10 GMT

The minister pointed out that many Egyptian universities occupy advanced ranks globally in certain fields and in international publishing of academic research.

Number of Egyptian university students estimated to be 5.6M in 2032

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 - 02:53 GMT

Minister Ashour pointed out that the Egyptian population is estimated to hit 160 million in 2050.

Egypt's Social Solidarity Ministry launches 2nd phase of 'Equal Opportunities' programme

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 - 02:16 GMT

The "Equal Opportunities" programme was launched by President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi early in 2021.

Egypt's Higher education, emigration ministers discuss ways of benefiting from experiences of Egyptian scientists abroad

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 - 06:55 GMT

Ashour stressed the importance of close cooperation between the two ministries to make use of the distinguished expertise of Egyptian scientists living overseas in various fields.

Value of U.S-Egypt agreement on supporting higher education rises to $237.2M

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 - 10:50 GMT

The agreement was signed on September 29, 2021 in Cairo.

Participation of Egypt's university students in National Dialogue begins

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 - 07:43 GMT

The National Dialogue part carried out among university students kicked off Monday under the auspices of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

Egyptian Cabinet approves establishment of 6 technology universities

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 - 03:12 GMT

The Cabinet approved Thursday a draft decree providing the establishment of six new technology universities at different governorates in Delta and Upper Egypt.

Egypt's Higher education minister probes strategy to improve services in diagnostic radiology

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 - 11:29 GMT

During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways of boosting bilateral cooperation.

Egypt expands branches of foreign universities during coming 8 yrs: Planning Ministry

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 - 11:21 GMT

The state aimed to reduce the travel of Egyptian students to study abroad, to attract students from outside Egypt, and to enrich the integration between state institutions.

Egyptian models of innovation projects related to climate change to be presented at COP 27 conference

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 - 09:38 GMT

The meeting also tackled the preparation of Sharm El Sheikh city in the medical sector based on green technology.

Min. Abdel Ghaffar orders to lay down health map for each governorate

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 - 09:33 GMT

Participants tackled challenges facing the health system in the country.

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