Alexandria University

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Alexandria University is one of Egypt's largest and most prestigious public universities, renowned for its comprehensive academic offerings and significant research contributions across various disciplines. It is particularly strong in fields such as Medicine, Engineering, Pharmacy, and Science, with many faculties offering advanced programs. For international students, the university provides a vibrant academic environment with a growing number of English-taught programs, especially at the postgraduate level and in specialized faculties, facilitating access for non-Arabic speakers. The university maintains an International Relations Office dedicated to supporting foreign students through admission, integration, and cultural exchange initiatives. Its distinctive characteristic lies in its historical legacy and prime location in Alexandria, a city that blends ancient heritage with a dynamic modern academic life.

Background

Alexandria University (Arabic: جامعة الإسكندرية) is a public university in Alexandria, Egypt. It was established in 1938 as a satellite of Fouad University (the name of which was later changed to Cairo University), becoming an independent entity in 1942. It was known as Farouk University (named after Farouk of Egypt) until after the Egyptian Revolution of 1952, when its name was changed to the University of Alexandria. Taha Hussein was the founding rector of Alexandria University. It is now the second largest university in Egypt and has many affiliations to various universities for ongoing research. Alexandria University is one of the largest universities in Egypt, and the third university established after Cairo University and the American University in Cairo. Alexandria University has 21 faculties and 3 institutes that teach different types of social, medical, engineering, mathematics and other science. The university had other branches in Egypt outside Alexandria in Damanhour and Matrouh which later became two independent universities. and Alexandria National University in Smouha area. Other branches have been set up outside Egypt...

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