Detailed introduction of Alexandria University:

Introduction and Overview

Alexandria University is one of Egypt's oldest non-religious universities, located on Ergish Road, El Shetbi District, Alexandria, Egypt. The total number of students is huge, with 210,787, 91% of which are undergraduates and 9% are postgraduates. The school has 10,445 faculty and staff.

History and Establishment Time

The school was established in 1938 in the form of two affiliated colleges of Fuad I University - the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Law. In 1941, the Faculty of Engineering was established. In August 1942, it was established as an independent entity and four new colleges were added. In 1952, it was renamed Alexandria University.

School Strength

Faculty: The school has 10,089 faculty and staff, including 2,966 professors engaged in scientific research.

Academic achievements: It has made remarkable achievements in medicine, geography, engineering, etc., especially in the field of medical research, especially in anatomy and surgery. Over the years, it has made great progress in academic specialization and vocational education, and has trained a large number of outstanding talents for Egypt and the Arab region.

Nature of the institution

A public non-profit university, it is a member of the Arab University Union, the African University Union and the Alliance of Universities of Francophone Countries.

Educational philosophy

Encourage scientific research, promote the development of national arts and sciences, focus on academic specialization and vocational education, and is committed to providing students with comprehensive education, cultivating students' academic ability, practical skills and social responsibility to meet the needs of social development.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: The school has a medical research center, a computer science center, etc. For example, the Medical Research Center has carried out a series of research work in drug development, disease prevention and treatment, etc.

Key disciplines: It has certain advantages in the fields of biology and biochemistry, chemistry, clinical medicine, pharmacology and toxicology. In the 2022-2023 US News ranking, biology and biochemistry ranked 362nd, chemistry ranked 558th, clinical medicine ranked 425th, and pharmacology and toxicology ranked 140th.

Department

It has 23 colleges including art, law, business, science, medicine, engineering, agriculture, pharmacology, dentistry, education, veterinary medicine, and colleges of public health, medical research, nursing, tourism and hotel industry. In addition, the school also has a graduate education and research center.

Ranking

International ranking: 901-950 in the 2024 QS World University Rankings; 611 in the 2023 US News World University Rankings; 101-200 in the 2020 THE Times Higher Education World University Impact Rankings; 601-700 in the 2021 World University Academic Rankings.

Domestic ranking: 4th in Egypt.

Expenses

Tuition fees for Egyptian students are relatively low, about US$21 per year for undergraduates and about US$52 per year for postgraduates; international students pay at least US$1,000 per year for undergraduates and about US$2,500 per year for masters.

Campus environment

Geographic location: Located in the world-famous ancient city of Alexandria, it is Egypt's largest seaport, a historic city, and a summer resort on the Mediterranean coast. Facing the vast sea and backed by the shimmering Lake Meruyut, the climate is mild and spring-like all year round.

Teaching facilities: It has a fully functional library, which contains educational materials in various scientific fields and also has a collection of classical and contemporary literary works. Each college is also equipped with corresponding professional laboratories, classrooms and other teaching facilities.

Living facilities: The school is located in the city, surrounded by cafes, large companies, etc., providing students with internship and leisure opportunities. The city's entertainment infrastructure is well developed, but the pace of big cities may also interfere with some students.

Cultural atmosphere: As an important institution of higher learning in Egypt, the campus culture is diverse, and various academic lectures, cultural activities, sports events, etc. are often held, creating a positive learning atmosphere and promoting exchanges and cooperation among students. The school also actively conducts exchanges and cooperation with universities around the world, attracting many international students to study and promoting cross-cultural exchanges.