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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.
Alexandria University Tops Egyptian and African Rankings in 2026 UI GreenMetric Sustainability Ranking, Ranking 107th Globally
For the second consecutive year, Alexandria University has secured the top spot among Egyptian and African universities in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2026, advancing 64 positions to rank 107th globally out of 2,016 universities across 110 countries.
Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Acting President of Alexandria University, and Dr. Affaf Al-Oufy, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, stated that this achievement reflects the university's continuous efforts to embed sustainability, modernize infrastructure, optimize resource consumption, and integrate digital transformation into academic and administrative operations.
The university delivered top performance among Egyptian institutions across five key indicators:
* Setting and Infrastructure
* Energy and Climate Change
* Water
* Sustainable Transportation
* Education and Research
Alexandria University Participates in the Graduation Ceremony of the 14th Cohort of the African Youth for Development Program at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina
As part of Alexandria University’s commitment to supporting and empowering African youth, expanding academic, scientific, and cultural cooperation with African countries, and strengthening its international and African presence in a manner that contributes to building sustainable bridges of cooperation between Egypt and its African brothers and sisters, Alexandria University participated in the graduation ceremony of the 14th cohort of the African Youth for Development Program. The ceremony was organized by the Sustainable Development Studies, Youth Capacity Building and African Relations Support Program at the Academic Research Sector of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and was held at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Conference Center.
Alexandria University was represented at the ceremony by Prof. Dr. Jehan Gouifel, Assistant President of Alexandria University for Internationalization and International Branches, on behalf of Prof. Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Acting President of the University.
The ceremony was attended by Ambassador Mohamed Karim Sherif, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for African Affairs; Dr. Ahmed Zayed, Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina; Ambassador Wael El-Naggar, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Cultural Relations; Ambassador Wetch Morkel Mobia, Ambassador of the Republic of Namibia; Prof. Dr. Marwa El-Wakil, Head of the Academic Research Sector at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina; Ms. Heba El-Refai, Head of the External Relations and Media Sector at the Library; and Dr. Reham Abdel Hamid, Director of the Sustainable Development Studies, Youth Capacity Building and African Relations Support Program, in addition to a number of participants and African youth graduates.
Ambassador Mohamed Karim Sherif affirmed Egypt’s commitment to cooperation with African countries and to direct investment in the continent’s youth, contributing to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in their communities and enabling young people to access the best opportunities for education and skills development. He emphasized that the future of the continent depends entirely on the capabilities of its youth.
In her speech, delivered on behalf of Prof. Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Acting President of Alexandria University, Prof. Dr. Jehan Gouifel affirmed the University’s pride in its role in supporting and empowering African youth and strengthening academic and cultural cooperation with African countries. She highlighted the importance of investing in young people’s capabilities, developing education and enhancing skills to address the challenges facing the continent and support the objectives of the Sustainable Development Agenda 2030 and Agenda 2063.
She further affirmed the University’s continued role as a bridge for communication, academic exchange, and capacity building with African countries. She congratulated the 14th cohort of graduates and called on them to apply the knowledge and skills they had acquired in serving their communities and promoting cooperation and friendship between Egypt and their respective countries.
Dr. Ahmed Zayed expressed his pride in the level reached by the African youth graduates and their ability to face challenges and succeed in various fields. He also emphasized the role of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina as a cultural and scientific platform for sharing ideas, perspectives, and expertise, preparing graduates for the future labor market, and equipping them with the skills necessary to compete in the job market and build a promising future for their local communities.
