Detailed introduction of Benha University:

Introduction and Overview

Benha University is a large public university in Egypt, located in Benha, the capital of the Qalbiyu ​​Governorate in Egypt, more than 30 kilometers northeast of Cairo. The school has 6 campuses, 16 colleges, and 151 departments. It is a very large public school in Egypt.

History and establishment time

The predecessor of Benha University was the Agricultural College, the first scientific research entity in Egypt, established in 1911. In 1976, the Benha Branch of Zagazik University was established. In 1981, the College of Arts and Sciences was added. In 1990, the Law School was established. In 1994, the Law School was merged with the Benha Branch. In 1992, the Advanced Nursing College was planned and established and became the Nursing College in 1996. In 1998, the Special Education College merged with the Benha Branch. In 2005, the Benha Branch was separated from Zagazik University and became Benha University. In 2006, the Higher Technical College joined Benha University, and the School of Computer and Information was established in the same year.

School Strength

Faculty: With 5,200 teachers and researchers and 4,914 other staff, the university is able to provide students with good teaching and service support.

Academic Achievements: A large number of outstanding talents have been trained in the fields of surveying and mapping engineering. Graduates of the Department of Surveying and Mapping Engineering have performed well locally, in the Arab and African regions, and around the world. The school has also conducted a number of studies in the fields of engineering and medicine, and actively cooperated with international universities and research institutions.

Nature of the institution

A public university directly under the Egyptian government.

Educational Philosophy

Aims to make Benha University a leading example of Egyptian universities in education, scientific research, social and university life, and participation in international competition in certain fields; play a role in developing the community, by providing students with equal opportunities and excellent educational services, and enhancing partnerships with local and regional communities within a flexible framework, so as to continuously improve and maintain the values ​​and ethics of the community to keep up with the development of science and technology.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: There is no particularly famous public key laboratory information, but each college has corresponding laboratories and research centers to support teaching and scientific research.

Key disciplines: The Department of Surveying and Mapping Engineering is the only department in the Egyptian higher education system that specializes in surveying and mapping geographic information education. It has trained a large number of excellent professional and technical personnel in surveying and mapping geographic information for Egyptian society, the Arab world and Africa. In addition, disciplines such as engineering, medicine, and agriculture are also prominent.

Faculty

The school has 16 colleges, including the College of Agriculture, the College of Veterinary Medicine, the College of Engineering, the College of Science, the College of Computer and Artificial Intelligence, the School of Business, the College of Arts, the School of Law, the College of Education, the College of Special Education, the College of Physical Education, the School of Medicine, the School of Nursing, and the School of Physical Therapy.

Rankings

In the US NEWS World University Rankings, it ranks 943rd, 36th among the best global universities in Africa, and 12th among the best global universities in Egypt. It ranks 910th in chemistry and 574th in engineering. In the 2023 Shanghai Global Academic Subject Rankings, it ranks among the best universities in the world in 6 majors in engineering science and 3 majors in life science.

Fees

There is no exact tuition standard, but according to relevant information, the tuition for Egyptian students is relatively affordable, and the tuition for international students may be slightly higher. There is information showing that the annual tuition and living expenses are roughly around 65,000 Egyptian pounds, but it is for reference only.

Campus Environment

Geographical location: Benha City has convenient transportation and relatively complete surrounding supporting facilities, which provides convenience for students' study and life.

Teaching facilities: The school has complete teaching facilities, and each college has corresponding teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries, etc., providing students with good learning resources.

Living facilities: There are dormitories, canteens, supermarkets and other living facilities on campus, providing students with a comfortable living environment. In addition, the school also has sports venues, cultural activity centers, etc. to enrich students' extracurricular life.