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The Community Service Council Discusses Government Excellence Award Preparations, Summer Safety Plans, and Reviews Community Activities of Faculties
In its session, chaired by Dr. Saeed Allam, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, the Community Service and Environmental Development Council discussed the university's preparations, executive steps, and methodological procedures for effective participation in the 2024 Egypt Award for Government Excellence, in accordance with the axes of excellence and institutional and administrative performance standards emanating from Egypt's Vision 2030. Dr. Saeed Allam emphasized the need to implement a set of development proposals to enhance university participation in the Egypt Government Excellence Award. These proposals include establishing an Institutional Excellence Support Unit at the university level, responsible for overall supervision and coordination of the award, providing technical support to faculties, launching an annual training program for award coordinators at faculties to enhance their capabilities in preparing nomination files, implementing periodic internal evaluation reviews that mimic the official evaluation mechanism, improving institutional documentation mechanisms, designing a clear annual timeline for participation in the award, including all stages of preparation and submission, organizing knowledge exchange forums between faculties to showcase successful experiences and best practices in institutional excellence, strengthening the link between faculties' plans and initiatives with the axes of Egypt's Vision 2030, launching internal incentive awards for the best nomination file to raise the level of competition and excellence, and periodically monitoring institutional performance indicators and linking their results to the level of faculties' readiness.
The Council also discussed the university's preparations for the onset of summer and the rise in temperatures. Dr. Saeed Allam Ali, Vice Deans of Alexandria University's faculties and institutes, emphasized the need to adhere to occupational health and safety procedures. These include reviewing all loads and ensuring proper electrical connections, ensuring firefighting equipment and tools are available in designated locations, and performing necessary maintenance. Safety personnel and electrical technicians will also be deployed 24/7 throughout all university facilities to monitor and ensure the necessary preventive measures are being taken.
The Council was informed of the report submitted by the Faculties of Law, Medicine, Science, Agriculture, Education, and Physical Education for Boys, the Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, the Faculty of Agriculture in Saba Pasha, and Early Childhood Education regarding community activities conducted at these faculties related to community service and environmental development.
Alexandria University is announcing Master& Doctoral degree scholarships for students from the Nile Basin Countries 2025
Alexandria University is announcing Master's & Doctoral degree scholarships for African students to study in Alexandria University starting the autumn semester of 2025/2026 on a competitive basis. The scholarships include the waving of tuition fees only (which is up to (8000) eight thousand US Dollars/year) for the duration of the study (maximum 3 years for M.Sc. degree and 5 years for doctoral degree).
Students should submit their applications, copies of their transcripts, and a medical HIV testing certificate online on the following website:
The deadline to submit is June 15, 2025.
Preference will be for students with B.Sc. with accumulated grade point average of “B” (65-74%) or above or hold a higher degree in area of his/her specialty or related areas. Fluency in the language of study (Arabic / English) is necessary.
The applicant from non-speaking Arabic or English countries should submit a certificate of fluency in either Arabic or English.
Student Obligations:
- Transportation Expenses
- Accommodation Expenses
- Medical Insurance
- Upon receiving your scholarship letter, you must register on Study in Egypt Portal and pay the flowing fees of about (500) Five Hundred US Dollar.
During your studies, you will pay the following administrative expenses as needed:
| Administrative Services | Charges in US Dollar |
|---|---|
| Issuing a temporary certificate | 20 |
| Issuing the original certificate | 100 |
| Issuing an English Transcript | 50 |
| Verifying the validity of certificates or transcripts | 30 |
| Proof of enrollment or registration | 50 |
| University original certificate | 150 |
| Certificates authentication for accreditation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs | 50 |
| Issuing University ID | 100 |
Steps to Register for a scholarship
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Education and Student Affairs Council Starts Preparing for Second-Semester Final Exams
Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President of Alexandria University for Education and Student Affairs, announced during the Education and Student Affairs Council meeting, the beginning of logistical preparations and arrangements across all university faculties to organize second-semester final exams and to follow all necessary procedures and measures to provide a safe examination environment.
In light of the university's strategy for continuous development in the assessment process for students with disabilities, with the aim of achieving fairness, transparency, and true integration of students with disabilities, the council discussed the proposal submitted by Dr. Sameh Nakhla, Director of the University's Measurement and Evaluation Centre, regarding the assessment process for students with disabilities. This proposal should ensure comprehensive testing and efficient measurement of learning outcomes according to approved course specifications, taking into account students' diverse abilities. In the same context, Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen directed the publication and distribution of a booklet issued by the Taha Hussein Centre for the Service of Students with Disabilities at Alexandria University, with the aim of introducing the concept of disability, various disabilities, and how to address them.
Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen praised the outstanding performance of the university's Rover students during the 44th Rover Scout Festival and the 16th Orientation Course, organized by the Rover and Public Service Department of the General Administration of Youth Welfare. He emphasized the importance of Rover activities in preparing students who are well-rounded and beneficial to themselves and their country. Rover activities also contribute to developing team spirit and volunteer work, achieving the overall goals of student activities, and preparing them for leadership that is aware of societal issues. He directed the faculty vice deans to provide all forms of support to student activities in general and Rover activities in particular.
Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen emphasized the importance of continuing to organize educational seminars and awareness lectures for students at the different faculties and institutes, with the aim of enhancing national and cultural awareness and supporting enlightened thought in light of the challenges facing the nation.
Dr. Hala Maklad, Executive Director of the International Student Affairs and Welfare Department, noted that the university is organizing a Community Day for international students on April 27th in the Great Hall of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, followed by a Community Exhibition at the university stadium. Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen emphasized the importance of providing support for international students, as expanding the enrolment of international students supports Egypt's cultural role, enhances its soft power, and strengthens its position as a leading country in higher education in the region.
Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen conveyed season’s greetings to Christian Egyptians, including faculty members, support staff, workers, and students, on the occasion of Easter and the spring holidays, praying to God Almighty to bring this occasion to Egypt with goodness, prosperity, and stability.
The council congratulated Dr. Mohamed Mamdouh Shokry on the issuance of the university president's decision appointing him to act as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry for Education and Student Affairs, wishing him success.
Graduate Studies and Research Council Discusses International Agreements and Research Topics Related to Educational Process
Alexandria University's Council of Graduate Studies and Research, in its meeting this morning, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, headed by Dr. Hisham Saeed, Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research, renewed its approval of the University Council's decision, issued in its session on November 29, 2022, to amend the English Language Testing System (AUEPT) test score to a minimum of 60% instead of 50% for all university faculties and institutes.
The Council approved the Faculty of Pharmacy's proposal to accredit the Professional Diploma Program (Sports Pharmacy Practice) as well as the Professional Master's Program in Radiopharmacy, a joint degree between the Faculty of Pharmacy (Department of Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry), the Medical Research Institute (Department of Radiology), and the Atomic Energy Authority.
The Council reviewed a summary of some international agreements and research topics related to the educational process at Alexandria University. The Council approved the agreement to use Biobank Data UK in the graduation project of a group of students from the Faculty of Engineering, Department of Computer and Systems Engineering. It also approved the renewal of the cooperation agreement between the University of Cyprus and Alexandria University to cooperate in research and academic fields of mutual interest, the proposed academic cooperation agreement between Tohoku University in Japan and Alexandria University, the recognition agreement between Alexandria University (Faculty of Business) and Bournemouth University in the United Kingdom, the renewal of the memorandum of understanding between Alexandria University (Faculty of Engineering) and the National Research Nuclear University in Russia, the proposed cooperation agreement between Alexandria University (Faculty of Business) and DeGroote Business School in Ontario, Canada for the purpose of cooperation in research and academic fields of mutual interest, and the proposed cooperation agreement between Alexandria University and the University of Granada in Spain in the field office student exchange between the two universities.
The President of Alexandria University visits the Papal Headquarters of the Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate to extend his congratulations to our Coptic brothers on the occasion of Easter
In an atmosphere of friendship and brotherhood, Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, visited the Papal Headquarters of the Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate in Alexandria to extend his congratulations to our Coptic brothers on the occasion of Easter and Sham El-Nessim.
The visit was attended by Lieutenant General Ahmed Khaled, Governor of Alexandria; Major General Hazem Badr, Assistant Commander of the Northern Military Zone; a delegation from the Alexandria Endowments Directorate, Al-Azhar, the Family House, and the Ministry of Health; a number of security and executive leaders from the governorate; representatives of the Journalists Syndicate; and members of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
The well-wishers were received by His Grace Bishop Pavly, Bishop of Montazah District; His Grace Bishop Hilarion, Bishop of the Western District; His Grace Bishop Hermina, Bishop of the Eastern District; and Father Ibrahim Emil, His Holiness the Pope's Vicar in Alexandria.
During the meeting, Dr. Qansouh expressed his pride in participating with the Copts in their celebration of the glorious Easter holiday, emphasizing that Alexandria University is keen to support the values of brotherhood and national unity. He expressed his hope that God would bring this occasion back with goodness, blessings, and prosperity to the entire Egyptian people, and that Egypt, under the leadership of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, would continue its path of development and construction.
For his part, Bishop Pavly appreciated the visit of Alexandria's leaders, emphasizing that this gesture reflects the depth of relations and the spirit of love that unites Egyptians. He emphasized that these occasions represent an opportunity to strengthen the principles of citizenship and cooperation to build a strong, cohesive nation.
