Detailed introduction of Helwan University:

Introduction and Overview

Helwan University is a large public university in Helwan, Egypt, located in the Greater Cairo area, covering more than 350 acres. The school has 23 colleges and 2 advanced research institutes, as well as 50 research centers, offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses covering arts, sciences, engineering, medicine, business and other fields, with a large number of students.

History and Establishment

The history of the school can be traced back to the "Operational School" established during the reign of Muhammad Ali in Egypt in the 19th century. Act No. 70 of 1975 laid the foundation for it and it was officially established on July 26, 1980.

School Strength

Faculty: In 2021, there are 5,156 academic staff and 6,520 administrative staff, who can provide students with good teaching and service support.

Academic achievements: The school has carried out extensive research in many fields, and some of the research results have received certain attention both in Egypt and internationally. The school's academic journals also provide a platform for teachers and students to display their research results.

Nature of the institution

Public university, funded and managed by the Egyptian government.

Educational philosophy

Committed to cultivating high-quality talents with all-round development, innovative spirit and practical ability, focusing on the combination of theory and practice, encouraging students to actively participate in scientific research and social practice activities, and improving students' comprehensive quality and employment competitiveness.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: No public information on particularly famous key laboratories has been found, but each college is equipped with corresponding professional laboratories and research centers to meet the needs of teaching and scientific research.

Key disciplines: Applied arts, fine arts, art education and other disciplines have a long history and unique advantages. In addition, disciplines such as engineering, business, and medicine are also growing and developing, and occupy an important position in the field of higher education in Egypt.

Faculty

The school has 23 colleges and 2 research institutes, including the College of Applied Arts, the College of Fine Arts, the College of Art Education, the College of Music, the College of Home Economics, the Social Work Program, the College of Engineering, the College of Business, the College of Tourism and Hotel Management, the College of Science, the College of Education, the College of Technical Education, the College of Art, the College of Computer and Artificial Intelligence, the School of Law, the School of Pharmacy, the School of Nursing, and the School of Medicine.

Ranking

In the 2025 QS World University Comprehensive Ranking 1238, in the QS World University Ranking 2021, it is ranked 1001+, in 2022, it is ranked 1201+, and in 2023 and 2024, it is ranked 1201-1400. In the webometrics World University Ranking, it ranks 1987th in the world and 10th in Egypt.

Expenses

The relatively low tuition fees and reasonable living costs make it attractive to students who want to afford to study abroad. The specific tuition fees and living expenses vary depending on factors such as major, level of study, and personal lifestyle.

Campus Environment

Geographical location: Located in Helwan City, with convenient transportation and relatively complete surrounding supporting facilities, it is convenient for students' daily life and travel.

Teaching facilities: It has modern teaching facilities such as libraries, laboratories and stadiums, which provide good conditions for students' study, scientific research and sports activities.

Living facilities: There are canteens, dormitories and other living facilities on campus, which can meet the basic living needs of students. At the same time, there are supermarkets, shops and other supporting facilities around the school, which are convenient for students' daily life.