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Alexandria University Wins 8 Awards in Cultural and Artistic Competitions
Alexandria University achieved 8 awards at the 14th Youth Universities and Higher Institutes Week, hosted by Minia University, across visual arts, choir, and cultural activities.
The university won first place in Graphic Design, second in Drawing, third in Handicrafts and Photography, while its choir team won first place overall, with one student also securing first place individually.
Students also earned third place in Arabic Calligraphy and the Cultural Knowledge League, highlighting their diverse talents and the university’s support for cultural and artistic excellence.
Alexandria University Athletics Team Wins 9 Medals at the 14th Youth Universities Week
Alexandria University’s athletics team claimed first place overall, winning 9 medals at the 14th Youth Universities and Higher Institutes Week, hosted by Minia University.
Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Acting President of Alexandria University, congratulated the winning students, praising their outstanding performances and achievements.
The medals included 5 gold, 3 silver, and 1 bronze, across javelin throw, 200m sprint, shot put, discus throw, long jump, and the mixed 4×100m relay.
Acting President of Alexandria University Receives U.S. Accreditation Review Team Following Pharmacy College Visit
Prof. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Acting President of Alexandria University, received the review team and experts from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) following their two-day official visit to the Faculty of Pharmacy as part of the college’s reaccreditation process.
The meeting was attended by university and faculty officials. Prof. Abdel Hakim expressed his appreciation for the team’s efforts, reaffirming Alexandria University’s commitment to quality education, scientific research, and international academic standards.
The review team praised the university’s support for its faculties, as well as the professionalism, transparency, and organization demonstrated throughout the evaluation process.
At the conclusion of the visit, the University President commended the Faculty of Pharmacy’s administration, faculty members, staff, and students for their cooperation and efforts during the review.
Future of Egypt Party Honors Acting President of Alexandria University and The Dean of Faculty of Medicine
Engineer Hossam El-Khouly, Deputy Chairman of the Future of Egypt Party and Head of its Parliamentary Body in the Senate, honored Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Acting President of Alexandria University, and Dr. Tamer Abdullah, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, in recognition of their efforts to support the medical sector and university hospitals and enhance the university’s role in serving the community.
The ceremony was attended by Dr. Amira Yassin, Deputy Governor of Alexandria, representing Governor Ayman Attia, along with Dr. Afaf El-Awfy, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development, and several party leaders and members.
Dr. Abdel Hakim highlighted the party’s community role and support for university hospitals and students, noting that Alexandria University allocated more than EGP 160 million from its 2025/2026 budget to support medical and therapeutic services.
Following the ceremony, Future of Egypt Party members visited the Faculty of Medicine and donated medical supplies and medicines to support patients at the University Main Hospital.
Alexandria University Council Highlights Sustainability, Student Achievements, and Academic Excellence
The Alexandria University Council, chaired by Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Acting President of the University, held its regular meeting and reviewed a number of academic, administrative, and student-related issues.
The Council congratulated faculty members, staff, and students on the start of the new academic year and stressed the importance of completing the upload of electronic textbooks and course materials to the university’s digital platform.
The Council honored the Alexandria University Sustainability Office for its efforts, following the university’s achievement of 1st place among African universities and 107th globally in the 2026 GreenMetric Sustainability Ranking.
It also honored the Aquaphoton student team from the Faculty of Engineering for winning 1st place regionally in the MATE Egypt Regional ROV Competition and 4th place globally in the MATE ROV World Championship in Canada.
The Council congratulated the Faculty of Specific Education on obtaining academic accreditation and praised the university’s students for their outstanding performance in the 12th African University Games, where they won 55 medals: 22 gold, 17 silver, and 16 bronze.
The Council also approved several international academic and cultural cooperation agreements with universities and institutions in Lebanon, Canada, China, Russia, Azerbaijan, and Romania, as well as a number of donations to university hospitals and faculties totaling millions of Egyptian pounds.
Finally, the Council approved the promotion of 28 faculty members, the appointment of 24 lecturers, and the awarding of 83 PhD and 159 Master’s degrees across various academic disciplines.
